While the images of the Presque Isle Lighthouse didn't make it into the final group of featured lights, I did manage to capture an angle that included a reflection and was framed by a stand of trees. A short ride down Lakeshore drive brought me to Marquette Harbor where I signed up for an 11A tour from a young woman majoring in History at Marquette University. She had an extraordinary wealth of knowledge and allowed me to photograph from the best spots. On departing, the guide advised taking photos from the north side of the lighthouse on the beach.
The sand beach had been visible from the heights of the lighthouse and was a sight in itself. With warm temperatures and sunny skies, a couple families had flocked to the beach to take in the sun. Groups herded under the multi-colored sun umbrella while children played on the beach, all while a lifeguard looked on. Being Memorial Day Weekend, this was standard practice. However, large chunks of ice still floated in the lake making wading or swimming impossible. Some said the ice wouldn't fully melt until mid-July. My image of the Marquette Harbor from this beach is meant to combine all of these elements to tell the story.
With Munising having four lighthouses, the decision was made to drive to my motel in Munising, get settled, then find the best lighthouse locations for further photographs. I thought I made my reservation at Super 8 and was a bit aggravated that they had no record of it. Luckily, I still had the phone number in my cell phone history and was able to determine it was the Superior Motel and Suites. By the time I arrived, I was ready for a nap.
Front desk clerk Scott provided me with information concerning where to potentially photograph the Grand Island North Lighthouse (from the north end of Sand Point Rd.) and told me about the new road (M58) to Au Sable Point Lighthouse in Grand Marais (my planned morning adventure). However, I was not able to view the lighthouse and had to settle for the Munising Front Range Light where I took photographs over several hours. It was not the most photogenic lighthouse and the sunset left much to be desired as it was blocked by a large bluff.
Sleep came early in preparation for another 4A alarm and the hope to catch the sunrise at Au Sable Point.