CELEBRATE MICHIGAN

2020 Celebrate Michigan Photo Contest Weekly Finalists

The Detroit News
Allen Park photographer John Fortener made a wonderful photo of these fox kits playing outside their den in Muskegon.
Allen Park photographer John Fortener made a wonderful photo of these fox kits playing outside their den in Muskegon.
John Fortener
Trish DeFrain of Port Huron caught a northern wind driving and angry Lake Huron into the pier at Lexington Harbor on New Year's Day.
Trish DeFrain of Port Huron caught a northern wind driving and angry Lake Huron into the pier at Lexington Harbor on New Year's Day.
Trish DeFrain
Sean Backer of Warren captured the moment a young angler caught her first walleye during a fishing trip on the St. Clair River in Marine City.
Sean Backer of Warren captured the moment a young angler caught her first walleye during a fishing trip on the St. Clair River in Marine City.
Sean Backer
The Northern Lights were out in full force for Rockwood photographer Dale Niesen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
The Northern Lights were out in full force for Rockwood photographer Dale Niesen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Dale Niesen
James Woolcock of Davison found the Point Betsie Lighthouse iced over after an early winter storm.
James Woolcock of Davison found the Point Betsie Lighthouse iced over after an early winter storm.
James Woolcock
Joseph Minnella of Macomb caught the serenity of an early morning paddle on Douglas Lake in northern Michigan.
Joseph Minnella of Macomb caught the serenity of an early morning paddle on Douglas Lake in northern Michigan.
Joseph Minnella
Farmington's Abhijit Muduganti sat down on this boardwalk in Kensington Metropark to take pictures of a few songbirds when a group of turkeys brought nature to his feet.
Farmington's Abhijit Muduganti sat down on this boardwalk in Kensington Metropark to take pictures of a few songbirds when a group of turkeys brought nature to his feet.
Abhijit Muduganti, The Detroit News
People’s Choice Winner  - Barbara Gibson of Oakland Township made a fine photograph of these carp spawning in front of her Houghton Lake cottage.
People’s Choice Winner - Barbara Gibson of Oakland Township made a fine photograph of these carp spawning in front of her Houghton Lake cottage.
Barbara Gibson
Seth Polfus of Hermansville received this welcome home after being gone for a few days in January that made for a perfect winter picture.
Seth Polfus of Hermansville received this welcome home after being gone for a few days in January that made for a perfect winter picture.
Seth Polfus
Dexter photographer Benjamin Lucking got down low for this photo of a greater yellowlegs in the shallows of Four Mile Lake at the Chelsea State Game Area.
Dexter photographer Benjamin Lucking got down low for this photo of a greater yellowlegs in the shallows of Four Mile Lake at the Chelsea State Game Area.
Benjamin Lucking
Vita Wolschleger of Harbor Beach captured this young farmer in a field near harvest time up in the Thumb area of Michigan.
Vita Wolschleger of Harbor Beach captured this young farmer in a field near harvest time up in the Thumb area of Michigan.
Vita Wolschleger
Jessica Baran of Riverview captured quite a view of this bald eagle floating down the river.
Jessica Baran of Riverview captured quite a view of this bald eagle floating down the river.
Jessica Baran
Judges' Prize Winner - Marybeth Kiczenski of Des Plaines, Ill., said of this finalist, "What a night!  After checking five or six different weather sources, I decided to make the seven-hour trek to Eagle Harbor.  It was iffy, as none of the forecasts were calling for completely clear skies. However, when a comet is involved, you just take a chance!  I love this little lighthouse — it is very storybook-like, to begin with.  Having the Comet grace the image makes it that much more special.  This was taken at the height of NEOWISE's brightness."
Judges' Prize Winner - Marybeth Kiczenski of Des Plaines, Ill., said of this finalist, "What a night! After checking five or six different weather sources, I decided to make the seven-hour trek to Eagle Harbor. It was iffy, as none of the forecasts were calling for completely clear skies. However, when a comet is involved, you just take a chance! I love this little lighthouse — it is very storybook-like, to begin with. Having the Comet grace the image makes it that much more special. This was taken at the height of NEOWISE's brightness."
Marybeth Kiczenski
Suriya Prakhash Deenadayalan of Canton captured this striking close up of a great horned owl.
Suriya Prakhash Deenadayalan of Canton captured this striking close up of a great horned owl.
Suriya Prakhash Deenadayalan
Brittany Todd of Sand Lake, Mich., captured this shot during a "fun day of tubing on Long Lake in Alpena. Their faces say it all, as they hang on for their lives!"
Brittany Todd of Sand Lake, Mich., captured this shot during a "fun day of tubing on Long Lake in Alpena. Their faces say it all, as they hang on for their lives!"
Brittany Todd
Sierra Danowitz of Charlotte, Mich. captured this cute photo of Kai, her boyfriends' niece at the Country Mill in Charlotte last October.
Sierra Danowitz of Charlotte, Mich. captured this cute photo of Kai, her boyfriends' niece at the Country Mill in Charlotte last October.
Sierra Danowitz
Courtney Welch of White Lake, Mich., captured this misty morning view from her paddleboard at sunrise on Walloon Lake.
Courtney Welch of White Lake, Mich., captured this misty morning view from her paddleboard at sunrise on Walloon Lake.
Courtney Welch
Dale Niesen of South Rockwood calls this photograph "Pouring on the Coal." It captures the Pere Marquette 1225 passing through some Michigan countryside last December.
Dale Niesen of South Rockwood calls this photograph "Pouring on the Coal." It captures the Pere Marquette 1225 passing through some Michigan countryside last December.
Dale Niesen
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores calls this shot of the lights of Detroit's skyline reflecting across the smooth surface of the Detroit River "Motor City Lights."
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores calls this shot of the lights of Detroit's skyline reflecting across the smooth surface of the Detroit River "Motor City Lights."
Ethan Allen
Tom Ukai of Commerce Township wrote of this entry. "I took this photo during golden hour at Long Lake, Mich. in July, 2020. A quiet lake after the thunderstorm created a beautiful view?
Tom Ukai of Commerce Township wrote of this entry. "I took this photo during golden hour at Long Lake, Mich. in July, 2020. A quiet lake after the thunderstorm created a beautiful view?
Tom Ukai
Eric Woelkers of Flat Rock took this photo of the NEOWISE Comet from the Lake Michigan shore in Covert, near South Haven along with his daughter, Megan. "Our chase to see the NEOWISE Comet in a dark and clear sky led to our first camping trip together, a memory that will last a lifetime!"
Eric Woelkers of Flat Rock took this photo of the NEOWISE Comet from the Lake Michigan shore in Covert, near South Haven along with his daughter, Megan. "Our chase to see the NEOWISE Comet in a dark and clear sky led to our first camping trip together, a memory that will last a lifetime!"
Eric Woelkers
Steve Elzerman of Lapeer captured this "friendly backyard garter snake in Lapeer and called the photo 'Snake in the Grass.'
Steve Elzerman of Lapeer captured this "friendly backyard garter snake in Lapeer and called the photo 'Snake in the Grass.'
Steve Elzerman
Dale Niesen of South Rockwood calls this photo 'Root Beer Water.' It captures the autumn colors and root beer-colored water of the upper Tahquamenon Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park near Paradise, Michigan.
Dale Niesen of South Rockwood calls this photo 'Root Beer Water.' It captures the autumn colors and root beer-colored water of the upper Tahquamenon Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park near Paradise, Michigan.
Dale Niesen
Juan Sauceda of Metamora Michigan captured this image of a familiar tree near his home in the early morning light of sunrise. Its beauty is accentuated by the misty morning fog.
Juan Sauceda of Metamora Michigan captured this image of a familiar tree near his home in the early morning light of sunrise. Its beauty is accentuated by the misty morning fog.
Juan Sauceda
Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon is the setting for this wonderful photograph by Shannon Jenkins of Muskegon.
Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon is the setting for this wonderful photograph by Shannon Jenkins of Muskegon.
Shannon Jenkins
Everyone can hear the tree swallow on the right as Jeff Mesko captures this hilarious backyard scene in Manchester.
Everyone can hear the tree swallow on the right as Jeff Mesko captures this hilarious backyard scene in Manchester.
Jeff Mesko
A wood lily found in the woods of Schoolcraft captured the attention of Deborah Mroz of Northville.
A wood lily found in the woods of Schoolcraft captured the attention of Deborah Mroz of Northville.
Deborah Mroz
Rachel Willaert of Mount Clemens caught Charlie and this monarch butterfly getting aquainted.
Rachel Willaert of Mount Clemens caught Charlie and this monarch butterfly getting aquainted.
Rachel Willaert
John McGrath of Marquette photographed this haunting image of the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse.
John McGrath of Marquette photographed this haunting image of the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse.
John McGrath
Dale Niesen of South Rockwood captured the beauty of fall colors as seen from the High Rollaways above the Manistee River in Wexford County.
Dale Niesen of South Rockwood captured the beauty of fall colors as seen from the High Rollaways above the Manistee River in Wexford County.
Dale Niesen
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores made this ethereal winter scene at Porcupine Mountains State Park.
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores made this ethereal winter scene at Porcupine Mountains State Park.
Ethan Allen
Dava Antoniotti of Kalamazoo caught her three children running towards the Ludington Breakwater lighthouse for a classic summer image.
Dava Antoniotti of Kalamazoo caught her three children running towards the Ludington Breakwater lighthouse for a classic summer image.
Dava Antoniotti
Steve Elzerman of Lapeer gets up close and personal with this bullfrog at Pigeon River State Forest.
Steve Elzerman of Lapeer gets up close and personal with this bullfrog at Pigeon River State Forest.
Steve Elzerman
A stop for ice cream paid off in more ways than one as Gretchen Trudeau of Clawson spotted a koi pond with lily pads near the seating area and made this eye-catching photograph.
A stop for ice cream paid off in more ways than one as Gretchen Trudeau of Clawson spotted a koi pond with lily pads near the seating area and made this eye-catching photograph.
Gretchen Trudeau
Royal Oak photographer Charlie Ecker made a great photograph of this truck racing over the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Royal Oak photographer Charlie Ecker made a great photograph of this truck racing over the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Charlie Ecker
This sunset in Three Rivers captured the attention of all onboard this pontoon for photographer Hannah TenCate of Schoolcraft.
This sunset in Three Rivers captured the attention of all onboard this pontoon for photographer Hannah TenCate of Schoolcraft.
Hannah TenCate
Judges' Prize Winner - Brighton photographer Charles Gammon made a great photo of this female Eastern bluebird with food for her young.
Judges' Prize Winner - Brighton photographer Charles Gammon made a great photo of this female Eastern bluebird with food for her young.
Charles Gammon
Gregory Lechowicz of Livonia made an original photo at Turnip Rock with this paddle boarder, the clouds and sun in Port Austin.
Gregory Lechowicz of Livonia made an original photo at Turnip Rock with this paddle boarder, the clouds and sun in Port Austin.
Gregory Lechowicz
A once-in-a-lifetime shot is cool, but how about a once-in-6,800-years shot? The NEOWISE comet was visible to the naked eye in July 2020 as it makes its 6,800-year orbit. Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores made this image just as the sun was starting to light up the clouds over the Grosse Point Yacht Club.
A once-in-a-lifetime shot is cool, but how about a once-in-6,800-years shot? The NEOWISE comet was visible to the naked eye in July 2020 as it makes its 6,800-year orbit. Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores made this image just as the sun was starting to light up the clouds over the Grosse Point Yacht Club.
Ethan Allen
Kaylin Adams of Lapeer made this sweet photo at the Holly State Recreation Area.
Kaylin Adams of Lapeer made this sweet photo at the Holly State Recreation Area.
Kaylin Adams
Brooke Thomas of West Bloomfield made a great photo with this Havanese puppy named Brody frolicking in the grass.
Brooke Thomas of West Bloomfield made a great photo with this Havanese puppy named Brody frolicking in the grass.
Brooke Thomas
Dale Niesen of South Rockwood caught this epic photo of the Northern Lights dancing over the AuTrain River in the Upper Peninsula.
Dale Niesen of South Rockwood caught this epic photo of the Northern Lights dancing over the AuTrain River in the Upper Peninsula.
Dale Niesen
A bullfrog called out to Charles Gammon of Brighton so he could make this great image at For-Mar Nature Preserve.
A bullfrog called out to Charles Gammon of Brighton so he could make this great image at For-Mar Nature Preserve.
Charles Gammon
Benton Harbor photographer Joel Johnson caught this paraglider flying over the lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan at sunset.
Benton Harbor photographer Joel Johnson caught this paraglider flying over the lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan at sunset.
Joel Johnson
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores caught a bald eagle on the hunt on Belle Isle.
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores caught a bald eagle on the hunt on Belle Isle.
Ethan Allen
Leigha Hills of Grand Rapids found and photographed these Petoskey stones in Charlevoix, Michigan and made a wonderful photo.
Leigha Hills of Grand Rapids found and photographed these Petoskey stones in Charlevoix, Michigan and made a wonderful photo.
Leigha Hills
Andrew Zyrowski of New Baltimore, Michigan photographed his 5-year-old daughter enjoying jumping over the waves of Lake Huron on the July 4 weekend in Lexington.
Andrew Zyrowski of New Baltimore, Michigan photographed his 5-year-old daughter enjoying jumping over the waves of Lake Huron on the July 4 weekend in Lexington.
Andrew Zyrowski
Michael Palko of Kingsley, Michigan caught this epic post-storm sunset at Point Betsie Lighthouse in Frankfort.
Michael Palko of Kingsley, Michigan caught this epic post-storm sunset at Point Betsie Lighthouse in Frankfort.
Michael Palko
Tom Ukai of Commerce Township calls this photograph "Pause like the Michigan Flag." He was taking pictures in Heritage Park and "two deer suddenly stood up and started to play."
Tom Ukai of Commerce Township calls this photograph "Pause like the Michigan Flag." He was taking pictures in Heritage Park and "two deer suddenly stood up and started to play."
Tom Ukai
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores made this gorgeous photo on July 4. The full moon in July is known as the Buck Moon because it's when a buck's antlers are in full growth mode. This Buck Moon hangs in the sky over the Harbor Beach lighthouse.
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores made this gorgeous photo on July 4. The full moon in July is known as the Buck Moon because it's when a buck's antlers are in full growth mode. This Buck Moon hangs in the sky over the Harbor Beach lighthouse.
Ethan Allen
Randy Ross of Ann Arbor captured Fourth of July campfire fun beneath a full moon.
Randy Ross of Ann Arbor captured Fourth of July campfire fun beneath a full moon.
Randy Ross
Mohit Soni of Westland used a super-fast shutter speed, a narrow depth of field and a long lens to freeze the mid-air action of this ruby-throated hummingbird feeding on Summer Jewel Red Salvia
Mohit Soni of Westland used a super-fast shutter speed, a narrow depth of field and a long lens to freeze the mid-air action of this ruby-throated hummingbird feeding on Summer Jewel Red Salvia
Mohit Soni
Nola Skoglund-Lopez of Grass Lake took this picture of her cat Zoe Bear and called it "Dragon Eyes."
Nola Skoglund-Lopez of Grass Lake took this picture of her cat Zoe Bear and called it "Dragon Eyes."
Nola Skoglund-Lopez
Leigha Hills of Grand Rapids photographed these younsters helping to clean up downtown Grand Rapids after protesters clashed with police the night before.
Leigha Hills of Grand Rapids photographed these younsters helping to clean up downtown Grand Rapids after protesters clashed with police the night before.
Leigha Hills
Glen Suszko of Shelby Township made this cool photo of the Detroit skyline reflected in the calmly flowing water of the Detroit River as seen from Belle Isle.
Glen Suszko of Shelby Township made this cool photo of the Detroit skyline reflected in the calmly flowing water of the Detroit River as seen from Belle Isle.
Glen Suszko
Gretchen Trudeau of Clawson calls this self-portrait "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," a reference to Elton John and his flamboyant sunglasses. She was having fun trying on vintage shades (with mandatory mask accessory) at the Oddfellows Antique Mall in Berkley — after reopening from coronavirus lockdown.
Gretchen Trudeau of Clawson calls this self-portrait "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," a reference to Elton John and his flamboyant sunglasses. She was having fun trying on vintage shades (with mandatory mask accessory) at the Oddfellows Antique Mall in Berkley — after reopening from coronavirus lockdown.
Gretchen Trudeau
Amber Cornelius of Dowagiac captured a fun silhouette of "The Cornelius Children" playing at the beach in St. Joseph.
Amber Cornelius of Dowagiac captured a fun silhouette of "The Cornelius Children" playing at the beach in St. Joseph.
Cynthia Dixon
Eamheng Taing of Dearborn used a long exposure to capture this stunning shot of Stepping Stone Falls in Flint.
Eamheng Taing of Dearborn used a long exposure to capture this stunning shot of Stepping Stone Falls in Flint.
Eamheng Taing
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores calls this photograph Kitch-iti-kipi and says the Upper Peninsula's Kitch-iti-kipi, or Big Spring, pumps out 10,000 gallons of crystal clear water per minute. A ride on the self-operated raft allows visitors to peer down to see schools of trout swimming.
Ethan Allen of St. Clair Shores calls this photograph Kitch-iti-kipi and says the Upper Peninsula's Kitch-iti-kipi, or Big Spring, pumps out 10,000 gallons of crystal clear water per minute. A ride on the self-operated raft allows visitors to peer down to see schools of trout swimming.
Ethan Allen
Brandon Doran of Rockford says "Being inside the Eben ice caves near Munising is like stepping into another world."
Brandon Doran of Rockford says "Being inside the Eben ice caves near Munising is like stepping into another world."
Brandon Doran
Eric Krieger of Canton photographed his daughter practicing her synchronized skating routine at home while getting ready for her Arctic Edge synchronized skating event.
Eric Krieger of Canton photographed his daughter practicing her synchronized skating routine at home while getting ready for her Arctic Edge synchronized skating event.
Eric Krieger
Swan's Morning Stroll at Little Platte Lake in Honor, by Bobbi Jo Kenyon, Wyoming, Michigan.
Swan's Morning Stroll at Little Platte Lake in Honor, by Bobbi Jo Kenyon, Wyoming, Michigan.
Bobbi Jo Kenyon
Peggy Sue Zinn, Traverse City, found this mother and colt enjoying summer.
Peggy Sue Zinn, Traverse City, found this mother and colt enjoying summer.
Peggy Sue Zinn
Living his best life, Kaleb jumping in for a swim while boating on Portage Lake in the Upper Peninsula as captured by Becky Bish of Tiffin, Ohio.
Living his best life, Kaleb jumping in for a swim while boating on Portage Lake in the Upper Peninsula as captured by Becky Bish of Tiffin, Ohio.
Becky Bish
Len Tessmer of Belleville captured this " Moment in Time " at a wetlands marsh.
Len Tessmer of Belleville captured this "Moment in Time" at a wetlands marsh.
Len Tessmer
Heidi Wright of Rogers City captured a leaf in her yard that got stuck neatly in a sheet of ice on top of a bucket of water.
Heidi Wright of Rogers City captured a leaf in her yard that got stuck neatly in a sheet of ice on top of a bucket of water.
Heidi Wright
Katelyn Cochran, Belmont, N.C., captured Colette Cochran, 3, eating a S ' more that she cooked with her dad at the Clearwater Lakeshore Motel in Mackinac
Katelyn Cochran, Belmont, N.C., captured Colette Cochran, 3, eating a S'more that she cooked with her dad at the Clearwater Lakeshore Motel in Mackinac
Katelyn Cochran
An Icy Valentine ' s scene at Holland State Park by Bobbi Jo Kenyon, Wyoming, Mich.
An Icy Valentine's scene at Holland State Park by Bobbi Jo Kenyon, Wyoming, Mich.
Bobbi Jo Kenyon
Shravan Kumar Mummadi of Dearborn got super creative with the Milky Way, some steel wool and a long exposure to capture this gorgeous image at Lake Hudson Recreation Area.
Shravan Kumar Mummadi of Dearborn got super creative with the Milky Way, some steel wool and a long exposure to capture this gorgeous image at Lake Hudson Recreation Area.
Shravan Kumar Mummadi
Eric Woelkers of Flat Rock captured this sandhill crane enjoying a grub at the Kensington Metropark in early spring.
Eric Woelkers of Flat Rock captured this sandhill crane enjoying a grub at the Kensington Metropark in early spring.
Eric Woelkers
A winter walk at Stony Creek Metropark is always enjoyable, and it paid off for Glen Suszko of Shelby Twp. as he captured these mute swans making a heart.
A winter walk at Stony Creek Metropark is always enjoyable, and it paid off for Glen Suszko of Shelby Twp. as he captured these mute swans making a heart.
Glen Suszko
" Frozen Trees " on Lake Superior in Marquette make for an incredible photograph by Frances Smith, Macomb Twp.
"Frozen Trees" on Lake Superior in Marquette make for an incredible photograph by Frances Smith, Macomb Twp.
Frances Smith
Tyler Leipprandt of Bad Axe, Mich. calls this photograph " Tranquility at Turnip Rock! " Turnip Rock in Port Austin is such a unique location because of the difficulty of getting there. All of the property around it is private, so the only way to access it is by water.
Tyler Leipprandt of Bad Axe, Mich. calls this photograph "Tranquility at Turnip Rock!" Turnip Rock in Port Austin is such a unique location because of the difficulty of getting there. All of the property around it is private, so the only way to access it is by water.
Tyler Leipprandt
Shelly Marcusse of Lake City, Mich. writes of this image, " In northern Michigan, granddaughter Rosie released a newly hatched monarch butterfly. It landed on her nose and then spread its wings. She ' s repeating, " It tickles Grandma!
Shelly Marcusse of Lake City, Mich. writes of this image, "In northern Michigan, granddaughter Rosie released a newly hatched monarch butterfly. It landed on her nose and then spread its wings. She's repeating, "It tickles Grandma!
Shelly Marcusse
Tom Sovereign of St. Johns captured a glowing Yooperlite rock on the Grand Marais beach along Lake Superior at sunset.
Tom Sovereign of St. Johns captured a glowing Yooperlite rock on the Grand Marais beach along Lake Superior at sunset.
Tom Sovereign
Richard Bagdasarian of Wixom captured this mute swan taking off at Kennsington Metropark in the early morning hours of a sunny summer day. The reflections of the water ripples lit up the underside of the swan with an incredible pattern.
Richard Bagdasarian of Wixom captured this mute swan taking off at Kennsington Metropark in the early morning hours of a sunny summer day. The reflections of the water ripples lit up the underside of the swan with an incredible pattern.
Richard Bagdasarian
Chris Hearn of St. Johns made this classic " summertime in Michigan " image of daughter Milana holding her nose while diving into the lake.
Chris Hearn of St. Johns made this classic "summertime in Michigan" image of daughter Milana holding her nose while diving into the lake.
Chris Hearn
Ruffa Villota of Marquette, Mich. captured this images during "a spectacular night spent under the stars in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan."
Ruffa Villota of Marquette, Mich. captured this images during "a spectacular night spent under the stars in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan."
Ruffa Villota
Chase Gagnon of Madison Heights photographed this red-winged blackbird at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Chase Gagnon of Madison Heights photographed this red-winged blackbird at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Chase Gagnon
Amey Karade of Detroit made this picture of a quite family moment while traveling through downtown Detroit on the QLine. Of it, she writes, " The girl is in the most comfortable place in the whole world, her mother ' s lap!
Amey Karade of Detroit made this picture of a quite family moment while traveling through downtown Detroit on the QLine. Of it, she writes, "The girl is in the most comfortable place in the whole world, her mother's lap!
Amey Karade
Liliia Shoenherr of Saginaw captured golden light illuminating a country road in Thomas Twp., Mich.
Liliia Shoenherr of Saginaw captured golden light illuminating a country road in Thomas Twp., Mich.
Liliia Shoenherr
Heather Kilpatrick of Bloomfield Hills writes of her raccoon picture, " It ' s amazing what you see when you pause and look around you. This little guy lives in our backyard. We discovered each other while staying at home these past few months. Beauty is everywhere if we take time to notice it. I call him Peeping Tom.
Heather Kilpatrick of Bloomfield Hills writes of her raccoon picture, "It's amazing what you see when you pause and look around you. This little guy lives in our backyard. We discovered each other while staying at home these past few months. Beauty is everywhere if we take time to notice it. I call him Peeping Tom.
Heather Kilpatrick
A freighter makes its way on the Detroit River at sunset in this image by Chris Burton of Detroit.
A freighter makes its way on the Detroit River at sunset in this image by Chris Burton of Detroit.
Chris Burton
Mark Dittmer of Clinton Twp. captured the beautiful red of the changing leaves in front of the Grand Hotel during autumn on Mackinac Island.
Mark Dittmer of Clinton Twp. captured the beautiful red of the changing leaves in front of the Grand Hotel during autumn on Mackinac Island.
Mark Dittmer
A pair of horses at the DeYoung Family Zoo in Wallace, Mich. gave Philip Hale of Peshtigo, Wisconsin a perfect pose.
A pair of horses at the DeYoung Family Zoo in Wallace, Mich. gave Philip Hale of Peshtigo, Wisconsin a perfect pose.
Philip Hale
Kevin Grimes of St. Clair Shores found a perfect spot to photograph his wife Hunter on a backpacking trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Kevin Grimes of St. Clair Shores found a perfect spot to photograph his wife Hunter on a backpacking trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Kevin Grimes
Courtney Patrick found mud and boys on their Ashley, Mich. farm make for a perfect picture.
Courtney Patrick found mud and boys on their Ashley, Mich. farm make for a perfect picture.
Courtney Patrick
Paul Mrozek of Sterling Heights photographed early ice formations along The Straits of Mackinac shoreline in St. Ignace.
Paul Mrozek of Sterling Heights photographed early ice formations along The Straits of Mackinac shoreline in St. Ignace.
Paul Mrozek
This frog is perfectly camouflaged in duckweed in a nature pond at Kensington Metropark making for a wonderful photograph by Melanie Nebbeling of East Lansing.
This frog is perfectly camouflaged in duckweed in a nature pond at Kensington Metropark making for a wonderful photograph by Melanie Nebbeling of East Lansing.
Melanie Nebbeling
Monica DeLisle of Leroy captured the perfect moment of her son and his favorite kitten.
Monica DeLisle of Leroy captured the perfect moment of her son and his favorite kitten.
Monica DeLisle
This 'Bone-Chilling Beautiful' view of Tahquamenon Falls State Park was captured in winter by Livonia photographer Gregory Lechowicz.
This 'Bone-Chilling Beautiful' view of Tahquamenon Falls State Park was captured in winter by Livonia photographer Gregory Lechowicz.
Gregory Lechowicz
The Northern Lights and Milky Way along the shoreline of Lake Michigan near Mackinaw City was captured by Samer Hariri of Keego Harbor.
The Northern Lights and Milky Way along the shoreline of Lake Michigan near Mackinaw City was captured by Samer Hariri of Keego Harbor.
Samer Hariri
People’s Choice Winner  - What could be a better combination than a puppy and the Tulip Festival in Holland? Kyla Murray of South Lyon caught her chocolate lab puppy Frida in a perfect pose among the tulips.
People’s Choice Winner - What could be a better combination than a puppy and the Tulip Festival in Holland? Kyla Murray of South Lyon caught her chocolate lab puppy Frida in a perfect pose among the tulips.
Kyla Murray
Wendy Mets of Macomb Twp. captured a beautiful sunset over a meadow on top of Brockway Mountain Drive in Keweenaw County
Wendy Mets of Macomb Twp. captured a beautiful sunset over a meadow on top of Brockway Mountain Drive in Keweenaw County
Wendy Mets
"Baby Swan on the Huron River" by Eric Woelkers of Flat Rock. This shot of a cygnet was made on the Huron River near Oakwoods Metropark.
"Baby Swan on the Huron River" by Eric Woelkers of Flat Rock. This shot of a cygnet was made on the Huron River near Oakwoods Metropark.
Eric Woelkers
Tiffani Fowler of Southfield made this excellent photo of " Mom ' n ' Dad on Carp Lake.
Tiffani Fowler of Southfield made this excellent photo of "Mom 'n' Dad on Carp Lake.
Tiffani Fowler
Judges' Prize Winner - "Lightning Strike" by Charlie Newman of West Bloomfield.Newman captured this amazing image while driving the side roads of Genesee County looking for old barns.
Judges' Prize Winner - "Lightning Strike" by Charlie Newman of West Bloomfield.Newman captured this amazing image while driving the side roads of Genesee County looking for old barns.
Charlie Newman
Eric Woelkers of Flat Rock made this photo of an adorable squirrel " enjoying dinner while perched on a branch " at Lake Erie Metropark. Park.
Eric Woelkers of Flat Rock made this photo of an adorable squirrel "enjoying dinner while perched on a branch" at Lake Erie Metropark. Park.
Eric Woelkers
Glen Suszko of Shelby Township captured this moment of pure joy at the Armada Fair, which he calls "the best country fair around."
Glen Suszko of Shelby Township captured this moment of pure joy at the Armada Fair, which he calls "the best country fair around."
Glen Suszko
Award of Excellence Winner - Peter Brown of Benton Harbor captured this image of a father trying to hold his son down as a gust of wind lifts the boy and his kite surfing kite into the air.
Award of Excellence Winner - Peter Brown of Benton Harbor captured this image of a father trying to hold his son down as a gust of wind lifts the boy and his kite surfing kite into the air.
Peter Brown
Megan Schultz of Alpena captured this image titled "Waves Frozen in Time" along the shore of beautiful Lake Huron in Presque Isle, Michigan.
Megan Schultz of Alpena captured this image titled "Waves Frozen in Time" along the shore of beautiful Lake Huron in Presque Isle, Michigan.
Megan Schultz
Joe Chevalier of Rochester captured this striking image of a heron perched near its nest as darkness falls ending another day.
Joe Chevalier of Rochester captured this striking image of a heron perched near its nest as darkness falls ending another day.
Joe Chevalier
Prasun Roy of Rochester Hills captured this beautiful example of fall colors while driving on scenic M-22 in northern Michigan.
Prasun Roy of Rochester Hills captured this beautiful example of fall colors while driving on scenic M-22 in northern Michigan.
Prasun Roy
Matthew Corey of Garden City captured this emotional moment of nearly 400 people crossing the MacArthur Bridge during the Belle Isle Freedom March.
Matthew Corey of Garden City captured this emotional moment of nearly 400 people crossing the MacArthur Bridge during the Belle Isle Freedom March.
Matthew Corey
"Coming in for a landing" by Amy Bowes of Farmington Hills. Bowes writes, "I took this photo in my Farmington Hills backyard. This little house sparrow was making his approach to the feeding station for his afternoon snack."
"Coming in for a landing" by Amy Bowes of Farmington Hills. Bowes writes, "I took this photo in my Farmington Hills backyard. This little house sparrow was making his approach to the feeding station for his afternoon snack."
Amy Bowes
Michael Palko of Kingsley, Mich., was driving to Frankfort with his son when they spotted three baby raccoons along the side of the road. " We pulled over to keep an eye on them, to make sure they didn ' t wander into the road, " he said. And Palko captured this images of one of the raccoons peering out through the camouflage of leaves.
Michael Palko of Kingsley, Mich., was driving to Frankfort with his son when they spotted three baby raccoons along the side of the road. "We pulled over to keep an eye on them, to make sure they didn't wander into the road," he said. And Palko captured this images of one of the raccoons peering out through the camouflage of leaves.
Michael Palko
Rahul Kokate of Farmington Hills captured this "Dandelion flower like a giant wheel" at sunset.
Rahul Kokate of Farmington Hills captured this "Dandelion flower like a giant wheel" at sunset.
Rahul Kokate
Cohen Schroeder captured an iconic scene as his family enjoyed a Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of summer, with a personal watercraft on Long Lake in Cheboygan.
Cohen Schroeder captured an iconic scene as his family enjoyed a Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of summer, with a personal watercraft on Long Lake in Cheboygan.
Cohen Schroeder
Samantha Sutton of Grosse Pointe Woods captured the mood at this concert in Grand Rapids.
Samantha Sutton of Grosse Pointe Woods captured the mood at this concert in Grand Rapids.
Samantha Sutton
Kenneth Nguyen-Phan of Dearborn Heights captured this scene at the movie theater in Plymouth.
Kenneth Nguyen-Phan of Dearborn Heights captured this scene at the movie theater in Plymouth.
Kenneth Nguyen-Phan
Mukesh Nyati of Superior Township clicked this ruby-throated hummingbird from his window. "I had full eye contact and felt as if he way saying - good to see you again!"
Mukesh Nyati of Superior Township clicked this ruby-throated hummingbird from his window. "I had full eye contact and felt as if he way saying - good to see you again!"
Mukesh Nyati
Brian Hilton of Highland captured his adopted puppy napping quietly on a chair only months after weeks of critical care where anaphylactic shock nearly took his life.
Brian Hilton of Highland captured his adopted puppy napping quietly on a chair only months after weeks of critical care where anaphylactic shock nearly took his life.
Brian Hilton
Katy Land of Redford photographed this spectacular sunset over Lake Superior in Munising, Mich.
Katy Land of Redford photographed this spectacular sunset over Lake Superior in Munising, Mich.
Katy Land
Taken from Point Betsie, the Milky Way dominated this August night over Lake Michigan in this long exposure by David Solce of DeWitt, Michigan.
Taken from Point Betsie, the Milky Way dominated this August night over Lake Michigan in this long exposure by David Solce of DeWitt, Michigan.
David Solce
Award of Excellence Winner - Traverse City photographer Peggy Sue Zinn photographs fellow photographer Clark Most photographing huge waves.
Award of Excellence Winner - Traverse City photographer Peggy Sue Zinn photographs fellow photographer Clark Most photographing huge waves.
Peggy Sue Zinn
The Auroras are captured in stunning display by Traverse City photographer Peggy Sue Zinn over the Greek Orthodox Church in Traverse City.
The Auroras are captured in stunning display by Traverse City photographer Peggy Sue Zinn over the Greek Orthodox Church in Traverse City.
Peggy Sue Zinn
Joshua Colegrove of Hudsonville manages to make the Mackinac Bridge look small during a lovely sunrise with blue ice.
Joshua Colegrove of Hudsonville manages to make the Mackinac Bridge look small during a lovely sunrise with blue ice.
Joshua Colegrove
Madison Heights photographer Chase Gagnon captured the Michipicoten sailing into Port Huron through sea smoke on a frigid November morning.
Madison Heights photographer Chase Gagnon captured the Michipicoten sailing into Port Huron through sea smoke on a frigid November morning.
Chase Gagnon
Bill Creteau of Redford captured this mother's touch with a mute swan and cygnet.
Bill Creteau of Redford captured this mother's touch with a mute swan and cygnet.
Bill Creteau
Debra Ridsale of Brighton catches the wakesurfing action on Lake Missaukee.
Debra Ridsale of Brighton catches the wakesurfing action on Lake Missaukee.
Debra Ridsdale
Paula Badour of Cedarville took "Fox Hoarding Food" from her bedroom window on April 23, 2020. "We live on 60 acres so you never know what wildlife we will see."
Paula Badour of Cedarville took "Fox Hoarding Food" from her bedroom window on April 23, 2020. "We live on 60 acres so you never know what wildlife we will see."
Paula Badour
Sweet, sweet summertime. In "Splash Party" by Erica Giordano of Clarkston, cousins have a blast together in Bald Eagle Lake, Ortonville, on June 11, 2019.
Sweet, sweet summertime. In "Splash Party" by Erica Giordano of Clarkston, cousins have a blast together in Bald Eagle Lake, Ortonville, on June 11, 2019.
Erica Giordano
Ice hangs from a tree battered by winter storms in " Ice Chandelier " by Cameron Wilcox of Marquette. The photo was taken at Picnic Rocks in Marquette.
Ice hangs from a tree battered by winter storms in "Ice Chandelier" by Cameron Wilcox of Marquette. The photo was taken at Picnic Rocks in Marquette.
Cameron Wilcox
"Morning Glory" by Thayer Morton of Detroit is a long exposure of the Detroit skyline illuminated by the rising sun.
"Morning Glory" by Thayer Morton of Detroit is a long exposure of the Detroit skyline illuminated by the rising sun.
Thayer Morton
Jeff Morton gains access to the water under icy Platte Lake in "Fire and Ice" by Thayer Morton of Detroit.
Jeff Morton gains access to the water under icy Platte Lake in "Fire and Ice" by Thayer Morton of Detroit.
Thayer Morton
" A Mother ' s Love " by Misty McKenzie of Onaway, Mich.
"A Mother's Love" by Misty McKenzie of Onaway, Mich.
Misty McKenzie
During a family trip to Silver Lake, members of the Blodgett Family are " captured " by a giant plastic cup. " The lake gets you every time! " by Aimee Fedore of Jackson.
During a family trip to Silver Lake, members of the Blodgett Family are "captured" by a giant plastic cup. "The lake gets you every time!" by Aimee Fedore of Jackson.
Aimee Fedore
A mallard gets comfy at Lake St. Clair Metropark in " Splash, Splash " by Daniel Moceri of Eastpointe.
A mallard gets comfy at Lake St. Clair Metropark in "Splash, Splash" by Daniel Moceri of Eastpointe.
Daniel Moceri
In "Summer Solstice" by Erica Giordano of Clarkston, the first day of summer is celebrated with a sunset splash into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven on June 21, 2019.
In "Summer Solstice" by Erica Giordano of Clarkston, the first day of summer is celebrated with a sunset splash into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven on June 21, 2019.
Erica Giordano
Mating cardinals are glimpsed at Kensington Metropark in " Love is in the Air " by Daniel Moceri of Eastpointe.
Mating cardinals are glimpsed at Kensington Metropark in "Love is in the Air" by Daniel Moceri of Eastpointe.
Daniel Moceri
"Betsie Rocks" by Thayer Morton of Detroit, is a new perspective of the Point Betsie Lighthouse at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in December 2019.
"Betsie Rocks" by Thayer Morton of Detroit, is a new perspective of the Point Betsie Lighthouse at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in December 2019.
Thayer Morton
" Petosky Stone Cairn " by Tom Sovereign of St. Johns, Mich.
"Petosky Stone Cairn" by Tom Sovereign of St. Johns, Mich.
Tom Sovereign
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