Big Red at Blue Hour, Holland, Michigan
by Liesl Walsh
Title
Big Red at Blue Hour, Holland, Michigan
Artist
Liesl Walsh
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
I traveled a long distance and made a big effort to get to this location just at blue hour when the sky still had details and the lights came on the lighthouse. It's a magical time for photography and makes incredible photos! I wanted to capture this beautiful red lighthouse in the best light possible.
I live in Florida and flew to Michigan to capture this iconic Dutch architecture in Holland, Michigan on Lake Michigan. This beautiful big red lighthouse sits on a channel that connects Lake Michigan with Lake Macatawa. "Big Red" is also known as Holland Harbor Light. The original structure was built in 1872, and the current structure was built in 1907. It has a gabled roof which reflects the Dutch influence in the area. Each spring Holland, Michigan hosts the very popular Tulip Time festival.
I only had a few days in Holland to capture this photo. The first day I went it was very overcast and big clouds brought high winds blowing sand all over my gear. It began to rain and thankfully I got back to my car in time. So I came back the next day earlier in the afternoon and scouted the best location so I was ready when the light got good. In the meantime it was so nice to watch the boats go by. This is a popular place for boating. Many people come to Holland State Park at sunset to watch the boats. This lighthouse brings back many memories for locals.
Thankfully my second time here the sky was so beautiful! The sunset was incredible, and after the sun went down the sky went very blue and the lights of the lighthouse came on. It was my moment! This was my favorite photo of the night. This is a view of the lighthouse across the channel from Holland State Park.
Featured in the following FAA Groups:
Fine Art America Professionals 9-28-2020
Exploration Photography 9-28-2020
Brilliant Colors 9-28-2020
Water Forms 9-28-2020
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USA Photographers Only 9-28-2020
The Outdoor Photographer 9-28-2020
Images That Excite You 9-28-2020
Long Exposure and Night Photography 9-28-2020
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Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery 9-28-2020
Bedroom Art Gallery 9-28-2020
Reflections Rainbows 9-28-2020
Created by Southern Artists 9-28-2020
Just Perfect 9-29-2020
First Friday Gallery Group 9-29-2020
Mind-Blowing Photography 9-30-2020
Long Exposure and Night Photography 9-30-2020
Digital Art and Photography For a Simple Imagination 10-1-2020
Lady Photographers and Artists 10-1-2020
Your Story of Art 10-1-2020
The Best 30000 Artworks 10-2-2020
Your Very Best Photography 10-2-2020
Pretty in Pink Blue and Purple 10-3-2020
Travel Art 10-3-2020
Art From the Past With Human Touch 10-4-2020
New FAA Uploads 10-4-2020
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The Magic Hour of Blue and Gold Photography 10-12-2020
No Place Like Home 10-12-2020
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Camera Art 11-3-2020
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September 28th, 2020
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Angelo Marcialis
Congratulations Liesl, your outstanding capture is being featured this week on the Home Page of the FAA Group "The Magic Hour Of Blue And Gold Photography". To ensure that your feature remains archived properly, please post your image in the group's “Featured Images And Thank You’s: Thread # 2 October/2020, located in the Discussions Threads.
Tatiana Travelways
Your beautiful artwork has been featured in the "Travel Art" gallery at Fine Art America! L&F. For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - All the links are provided on our group's homepage.
Femina Photo Art By Maggie
Congratulations! Your excellent work has been featured in Pretty in Pink Blue or Purple! Thank you for your submission. l/f
Randy Rosenberger
Big Surprise for you today! Your piece of beautiful artwork that you have submitted to our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group has been chosen by its administrator to be featured on our Homepage of our family of friends and fine artists within our group, which is constantly growing. Congratulations are in order for you for being chosen to appear in this prestigious spot within the Homepage of the WFS group. Thanks much for sharing the beauty of your artwork with other artists and potential buyers.
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Long Exposure and Night Photography ” group on Fine Art America - You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Facebook Group - Images That Excite You!
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