WindsorDi's photos

MV Pelee Islander - This smaller, older ferry alternates service runs with the large modern MV Jiimaan ferry. The MV Pelee Islander holds only 12 cars which have to loaded, then backed off by staff...and offers a fun crossing.

Biult offshore on a cassion footed on the shoal, the modern Pelee Passage light is an automated light, with a helipad for servicing. The western end of Lake Erie is shallow and riddled with limestone uplifts and shoals. There is only one safe passage and all shipping bound for the upper Great Lakes must pass through here.

Built in 1833, it served to guide ships through the hazardous PeleePassage until finally dropping out of service in 1909.

As the sun sets, the salboats are safely put to berth for the night. A great spot for delicate reflections...

Shot from the bluff at Wheatley, overlooking Lake Erie. Camera settings: tripod with remote release 300 mm lens aperture: f 8.0 shutter speed: 1/125 sec EV: -2 ISO 125

The geese flew by with perfect timing! Camera settings: tripod with remote release 300 mm lens aperture: f 4.0 shutter speed: 1/80 sec ISO 3200

Some days the red is incredibly rich and deep. Shot from the Belle River pier, looking back toward Detroit / Michigan coastline. Camera settings: handheld 300 mm lens aperture: f 8.0 shutter speed: 1/400 sec EV: -1.67 ISO 125

Shot from the Belle River pier, overlooking Lake St Clair.

Shot from the bluff at Wheatley, overlooking Lake Erie. Camera settings: tripod with remote release 300 mm lens aperture: f 8.0 shutter speed: 1/25 sec EV: -1.33 ISO 125