On Wednesday the 15th, I had a chance to meet with my Pure Michigan Photography Contest “team” – the Muskegon / White Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau.
We are already planning on the methods of how to capture images of the best attractions the area has to offer – and Muskegon County has a LOT to offer! Our first plan of action is to compile a wish list of images to be taken and work out the details of access points, scheduling, etc.
When my meeting was finished, I took advantage of a free afternoon and spent some time driving around the area to familiarize myself with a few main sections of Muskegon. It was an absolutely frigid day – but the sun started to shine and break up the lake effect snow cloud bands, and it was actually pretty out there for a period of time! I drove along both sides of Muskegon Lake, watching a few hardy souls working their ice shanties. But outside of some determined fishermen – I didn’t see another person. No wonder, it was about -15 to -20 with the wind chill factor.
Below is a slide show of few images I captured… I also made a quick stop in Fremont to collect some items from the Newaygo County Council for the Arts. I paused for a moment when I saw several Amish buggies being pulled along slick roads, and wondered what all us “English” folk (as the Amish call us) – were complaining about. I’m sure it can’t be very warm inside a wooden horse-drawn buggy…
Stacy, I am so looking forward to seeing the photos that will be taken. The drive up scenic drive from North Muskegon up to Whitehall has beautiful scenes of the lake and some very old homes.