Smartphone or a real camera? For a lot of pix, either will work great. While it’s possible to use your phone for this type of long exposure, it’s much easier with a camera.
Why shoot a long exposure at all? Check out the smartphone version of this picture below to see what a big difference a little time makes.
A morning on the Long Chute of the Muskegon River.
A grassy bank along the Muskegon River on the morning of May 29, 2017.
A Muskegon River heron on the morning of September 24, 2016
Earlier, the sunrise looked like a Rorschach ink blot.
A fishing boat heads up the Muskegon River just before dawn. Below, the sun rose about an hour later.
After passing the old rail bridge, this was the sunrise just up the river.
Here is another picture from a bit farther along.
The Mid-Michigan Rail Bridge just east of the causeway.
This is a good destination for an short hike. Simply park at the Log Booming Circle and follow the tracks towards the river. It’s a lot of fun and a great place to shoot sunrise pix.
If you’re feeling adventurous, as you head back towards Cobb, take a left at the old gazebo. It’s the beginning of a long trail into the river delta. It’s a bit rough but very beautiful.
From the Nysinyd Chute on the Muskegon River. The chute’s name derives from it’s seasonal disappearing act.
By late August, activity in this basketball sized nest had receded enough to brave a close up.
The Muskegon River’s North Branch on the morning of August 15, 2016.
The Muskegon River’s Long Chute where it joins the North Branch just above the US-131 bridge.
The sunrise over the South Branch of the Muskegon River on July 26, 2016
A high contrast monochrome of the Muskegon River just before dawn.
But, the original color shot was just as pretty. So, what the hell, post ’em both.
The water and sky in this picture look crazy – as if a software filter has been used with a very heavy hand. But, no, it’s just another beautiful morning on the river.
Two views from a trip from on the morning of July 10, 2016 – the Cobb plant and the bridge above the causeway.
Considerably shorter and a bit less colorful than the virtual version, this one was resting happily next to the river on July 9, 2016.
Muskegon River’s south branch on June 25, 2016.
From a June 19 paddle on the Muskegon River near Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Besides a lovely view to the east from under the 31 bridge, the bridge itself also looked great in the sunrise.
A bald eagle over the Muskegon River.
Before grabbing the camera, there were two eagles sharing this tree. Their imagined discussion of lunch plans causing concern for smaller animals in the area.
Stuck on a log on the Muskegon River, this plant reflection was far more interesting than attempting a dry extrication.
