Just out is a special Governor’s edition of the Great Lakes region nature journal Whisper in the Woods. It was published in cooperation with the Governor’s office to celebrate the diversity of life and seasons in Michigan and features many Michigan nature photographers. I am sincerely honored that one of my images was selected for the cover, and it is in fact, my first cover. I actually wrote a blog entry about the trip when this was taken last year along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Lake Superior. This area is one of my favorite places in Michigan, and hope the image provides the impression of an inviting window to enter and expore.
With a few more images inside, my photographs appear along with the great work of fellow artists Mike Moats, Cindy Mead, Stacy Niedzwiecki, Kimberli Bindschatel, Bruce Montagne, Carl Sams II, Linda Henderson, Dean Pennala, Steve Brimm, Robert Domm, Rich Kelley, Brad Reed, Steve Petrides, Tom Haxby, Vito Palmisano, Randall McCune, and the great nature artwork of Rod Lawrence. Whew! a lot of links – that ought to keep anyone busy for awhile. 🙂
The issue is a beautiful representation of the diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna in Michigan throughout the seasons. Kimberli Bindschatel did a wonderful job with the image layouts, reproduction, and piecing together something I hope Governor Jennifer Granholm’s office is proud of. If anyone asks “What is Michigan nature like?” – hand them this issue and they will have only scratched the surface, but an appetite for more. Whisper in the Woods is sold at these establishments or you can subscribe at their site.
Thank you again – all of you. I am glad the image causes people to want to visit here. I am surprised by the number of people FROM Michigan who are shocked that this image was taken here.
As much as I want to explore other areas of the country (and outside of the country) – there is still so much undiscovered territory here.
Congratulations on the cover Mark. This shot wants me to spend more time back home in the Midwest photographically exploring where I grew up!
Wow, an awesome shot, Mark, and congratulations! What a great honor for you, and well deserved. 🙂
Mark, this is stunning! Congratulations!
A wonderful picture, Mark! Congratulations on the cover shot!!!
Congratulations on the cover shot. Looks great.
Beautiful shot. Congratulations on the cover!
Congratulations Mark,
Such a great shot!
Congratulations Mark, wonderful image and well-derserved recognition for you. It looks like a great project, and yea, an impressive group of photographers.
Boyd, Ron, Cindy, Wren, and Bernie, thank you all for the supportive comments! I do hope that it inspires more people to want to come here. I think the Lake Superior coastline surprises a lot of people in what it looks like.
Mark,
Congratulation my friend. As always your vision and your photos has been an inspiration to me.
Great job.
ps… thankss 4 stopping by mine 2…
email onn the way, cant sleep… im lost in your galleries… again
im jusy beaming… pore michigan, great title for this beautiful issue,,, im su humledd to be incleded.. i think i sent out, oh 8 gift subscriptions…npn members r donating to my med bills…so theyre getting the mg in return.. long live the beauty here,,,nay we never taake it 4 grranted…
proud of u byddy 🙂
That is a beautiful photo Mark! Perfect and fitting for the cover.
Congratulations!
Ron
Amazing image Mark, I have always wanted to travel to Pictured Rocks, this just makes me want to visit even more. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Congratulations – it’s a beautiful photo, and it’s nice to have that recognized and acknowledged. I’ve heard that Pictured Rocks is one of the most beautiful places in Michigan, and that’s saying a lot. Seeing your photo, I’m even more anxious to get there for a visit.
All I can say is spellbinding unbelievable photograph and I want to go there! I almost put this comment in the wrong article.