Upper Falls
Tehquaminon Falls is in the northeast area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, south of White Fish Point. We went camping in the Upper Peninsula, staying on the shore of Lake Huron, right next to the Mackinaw Bridge – the Big Mac. We were going to visit several sites in the area and the weather was predicted to be unusually hot but sunny all week.
I was excited because I was going to see Tehquaminon Falls in the sun. I have visited many times over the years, and every time it rained. I was firmly convinced that the sun never shines on the falls – even though there is photographic evidence out there that suggests otherwise. I still don’t believe it.
We visited under cloudy skies and walked back to the car in the rain. I didn’t grumble too much, though, because none of my photos had over-exposed areas because of too much sun. Besides, I can still hold on to my dream that someday I will see Tehquaminon Falls in the sunlight.
Boardwalk to Lower Falls
Lower Falls
There you have it. As I was putting this post together I was thinking of how unimpressed I am with water falls. No, that isn’t accurate – I am impressed but I don’t feel drawn to photograph water falls. We have seen hundreds of them, and I have probably photographed 75% but it wasn’t because I was pulled to capture their beauty. I did it because they were there, I had a camera in my hand, and I felt I should to capture the moment. There haven’t been many of those photographs that I feel excited about so I’ll continue to photograph flowers and Michigan landscapes and old barns. Now these are subjects to excite!
And I’m happy to provide these waterfalls for those of you who really, really, like them. Enjoy.
A New Day: Living Life Almost Gracefully 
They are very pretty – I especially like the lower falls shot with the evergreens
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Thanks, Nora. I liked the composition of that one, and would like to go back in the fall as there is a nice balance of hardwoods and evergreens.
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Beautiful shots, Pat. I love to hear the names of places I heard and visited when I was a child growing up in Michigan.
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And here I am wishing I could see Taquamenon in some softer light!
I love to visit waterfalls, and I even enjoy photographing them, but I prefer other subjects more. I’m glad we all enjoy different things 🙂
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I love falls! Everything about them–their hidden mysteries, their visual white-foaming beauty, but especially their sounds ranging from peaceful ripples to powerful roars. So you found an appreciator here!
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You make my day, Lois.
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Au Sable Falls in Grand Marais, Pat. Small but beautiful. Makes you want to take off your shoes and climb into the river (which we have done). Those are falls you would love to photograph. 🙂
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So lovely and I wish we had some of that water!
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Wow…those are really lovely photos!
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Thanks, Charles. I especially like the first one – maybe because the water fall is a backdrop. 🙂
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I agree Pat. I don’t get the water falls thing. Give me a rustic barn or pretty flowers and I’ll photograph them all day long. Throw in an eagle or hawk and my day is made.
Best!
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You gave me a big smile. I do, however, appreciate those who appreciate water falls. I hope I hear from some of them.
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