Old Mission Peninsula divides Grand Traverse Bay into two arms, the East and the West. The scenic drive out M37 takes you over gently rolling hills, through farmland and vineyards, to the lighthouse at Old Mission Point.
looking out over the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay through a sea of grapevines
At the tip of the peninsula, Old Mission Light stands guard…
over a rocky shore, looking out over water as blue as any in the Caribbean
this little guy was cleverly disguised among the leaves (click to enlarge and find him)
near the shore, a juvenile great blue heron stalks lunch
he was undisturbed by me and my camera coming closer…
he was very inquisitive…
he even seemed to speak!
oops… that’s enough of that photo session…
and away he flew…
Ah, summertime in Michigan! 🙂
Out Of The Garden 