[michmoldman]

Some of the best area to photograph farms are in the northwest corner of Lower MI. There are tons of farms in lower Michigan...(LOTS in the thumb) but the beauty of the land in the north makes the farms really stick out.

[darstar]

Originally Posted by michmoldman

Some of the best area to photograph farms are in the northwest corner of Lower MI. There are tons of farms in lower Michigan...(LOTS in the thumb) but the beauty of the land in the north makes the farms really stick out.

That was my point Scott ,, the differences, the contrasts. No better photo can be created than one that encompasses several divides and division all in one, it really changes the dept of field, in the minds eye, and in the feel , of an old farmstead, a failed one, mostly because it should have never been there in the first place. There are a lot of these around the UP , one just has to seek them our. Sometimes staying off the beaten path is the best way to find what you are looking for.

[weedlady]

there are a couple of interesting cordwood barns near our place in Chatham. I think one is on the E.T. road.
Martha

[darstar]

Originally Posted by weedlady

there are a couple of interesting cordwood barns near our place in Chatham. I think one is on the E.T. road.
Martha

Yup, thats the kinda thing I was taking about.I have been out your way but once, need to more often, instead of just 28 !
I think the most interesting old forgotten Farmsteads are found up in the Copper Country,. Lots of ways to make due, in Yooper Country !

[sinful71]

i think up in copper country is the best place too. it is such a beautiful drive getting there too, lots of things to take pictures of on the way there.

[nirvana07]

Since fall is arriving early this year, does any one have any idea when the fall colors will be at their peak in Keweenaw peninsula, specially Houghton (and near by places) and Copper Harbor?

Thanks.

[yoopergurl]

The best place to track the color change in the Upper Peninsula is at www.superiortrails.com. It has an up to date color report when the colors start changing. It has last year's reports so you can get an idea of a time period from last year. Very good site. Also has good scenic routes to take around Lake Superior. Hope you have a good time. It's gorgeous up here this time of year!

[michmoldman]

Originally Posted by nirvana07

Since fall is arriving early this year, does any one have any idea when the fall colors will be at their peak in Keweenaw peninsula, specially Houghton (and near by places) and Copper Harbor?

Thanks.

I have heard talk from some people who I talk with on my business Facebook page...who own businesses up there, that the colors may be a bit later then normal this year. Of course that can change very quickly in those parts.

[nirvana07]

Thanks michmoldman and yoopergurl. I will keep an eye on the link you provided.

BTW, I have plans to travel to Keweenaw peninsula during the 1st week of October.

[darstar]

Originally Posted by michmoldman

I have heard talk from some people who I talk with on my business Facebook page...who own businesses up there, that the colors may be a bit later then normal this year. Of course that can change very quickly in those parts.

Actually colors are already changing in higher elevations around Marquette.. We can almost guarantee Copper Country is quite the same. Two more weeks and we will be at our peak here.
My early morning walks in the deep woods behind my house is my predictor. The forest floor is already covered with falling leaf's. yes, I also have a great view of the many valleys and hills on the way to Lake Superior, three crow miles away. My house sits on a rock outcropping at 1250 feet. The lake elevation is 650 feet.