The moments before sunrise on a slightly misty morn spread the gold of the sun, stealing into the dark of the night. Nothing is more beautiful than the North Channel of Lake Huron in Canadian waters. This scene is in the passage between John and Dewdney Islands.

(In 2007-2008, this image was selected for display in the residence of Michigan's Governor, Jennifer Granholm.)

This peaceful image was captured as dawn broke over the Grass River Nature Area in Antrim County, Michigan.

This image was captured as the sun began to rise over the North Channel Yacht Club, in Spragg, Ontario.

The Alleghany State Park in New York boasts the beautiful covered bridge. The delicious fall colors complement this structure of old.

The woman reading under the tree, and the couple sitting on the rock complement the rural peace of this northeastern covered bridge.

The North Bay of the Presque Isle penninsula in northeastern Michigan produces some of the most spectacular sunsets in the Midwest.

Yes, Virginia, there is color found in snow scenes.

I was lucky enough to be at the right place, at the right time, on the one evening of the year that the sun's reflection wasn't blocked.

Near Andrus Lake in the upper penninsula of Michigan, it is not uncommon to capture a glorious sunset.

This charming home high above the low tide flats of Mt Desert Island is so inviting, I couldn't resist capturing the image.