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[railwayhistorical]

Continued Hunt for Green Flash

I saw that the sky was very clear on August 6th and so had to make another try to bag the ever elusive green flash. I drove over to Empire, Michigan, and then made a short jog down to the Empire Bluff Trail south of town. I got there with only about ten minutes to spare, took a few rushed shots of the Sleeping Bear Dune to the north and then focused on the setting sun.

It was so clear that it was difficult to look through the viewfinder—usually there's enough particulate matter in the atmosphere that by the time it gets down to the horizon one can stare directly at it with no damage to one's eyes. I'm always gripped when I can see sun spots—it's such a cool phenomenon that connects me to nature in a real way.

Once again I did not see a flash at this time of shooting, but enlarging and viewing the images later did show some green light separating from others. Apparently there are two types of green flash: the inferior mirage and the mock mirage. I think I've gotten just a hint of the former, but would like to bag the more dramatic latter. One can see what I'm talking about at this site.

I'll have to keep trying. In any case, it was a nice evening, a nice hike, and a beautiful end of the day. Upon walking out, I turned and took a shot of the trail just before it pops out of the woods onto the bluff.

Eight images by Richard Koenig; taken August 6th 2024.

[crysmatthews]

So ready to come sing in two of my favorite areas with my favorite person! See you SO soon, Chicago and Michigan! Aug 19 @heynonnyah #arlingtonheightsil Aug 21 @livelylands #EmpireMI Aug 22 @sevenstepsup #SpringLakeMI Aug 23 @the_ark_ann_arbor #AnnArborMI https://www.instagram.com/p/CSuM0c0HQEX/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nirahsaooc]

Playing Stellaris as an Authoritarian Empire

My Expectations

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[themagiccrafter]

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When someone gives you flak, commandeer their kayak. 🙃 . I was reviewing video footage from last summer and came across some REAL winners 😂 This clip (and many of the fun ones) was filmed at Little Glen Lake, near Empire. Part of my family (sans the big sis) visited this lake for a daystaycation. Needless to say, we had fun. Picking planarians off of my mermaid tail AFTER the swim wasn't so fun, but it was a small price to pay for an awesome memory. ☺🖤 . If you want to see more footage from this wonky family adventure, just let me know! We've got weirdness galore. . Gosh, I love my family. . ANYWAYS! Where are my hoarders at!? What weird things have you ferreted away from the peoples? 🧜🏻‍♀️🙈💕 . #glenlakemermaid #empiremi #empiremermaid #empiremichigan #littleglenlake #michiganmermaid #funnymermaidvideos #mermaidsarereal #mermaidsofinstagram #mermaidphantom #themagiccrafter #kayaktipping (at Empire, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7uJBbUHjHd/?igshid=a4mk5jmxmg8g

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[megslovesyababy]

#cherryfest #traversecity #empiremi #sleepingbeardunes

[syrinje1987-blog]

I cannot wait until summer! #lakemichigan #empiremi #northernmichigan #nomi #swim #memories #summer2015 #family #beach #doubleclick #doubletap #like4like #followforfollow (at North Bar Lake)

[mhunterk]

Spent all day yesterday finishing up a piece for Traverse Magazine on the AMAZING Empire Hill Climb. (Out in September 2020!) I didn’t even know what a hill climb was until @eolsenphoto suggested I attend. Lemme tell ya, it’s quite the adrenaline rush just watching these tricked out cars power to the top of Wilco Road in Empire. Maybe next year they’ll bring back ride alongs.... 😬⁣⁣ ⁣ In the meantime, I’ve got dogsledding and hill climbs under my belt. What kind of adventure race should I try to cover next?🤔 ⁣ ⁣ The fabulous machine pictured was a crowd and driver favorite. A 1977 Rolls Royce Wraith II with a Viper engine. And yes. That is the queen sitting in the passenger seat.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #empirehillclimb #hillclimb #rollsroyce #viper #viperengine #vintagecar #empire #northernmichigan #upnorthmichigan #empiremi #carrace #motorsports #mynorthmedia #adventureracing #queenelizabeth #freelance #freelancingfemales #adventure #mytinyatlas #heremag #cars #carsofinstagram https://ift.tt/31LJbym

[timlewisart]

Going to miss Lambkin Lane in Empire this summer.

[greatlakeslocals]

These autumn blues of Lake Michigan at Point Betsie Light are unreal! What are some of your other favorite lighthouses to shoot? . . Featured #localswelove 📷👉@jmarentette_5 . . #greatlakeslocals #greatlakestravel #upnorth #frankfort #pointbetsie #empiremi #sleepingbeardunes #puremichigan #mitten #nomi #michigan #midwest #lakemichigan #greatlakes #lakelife #landscape #drone #photography #photographer #picoftheday #fall #autumn #fallcolors #color #colors #views #traversecitytourism #traversecity #northern @greatlakestravel @greatlakeslocals https://ift.tt/2DglX9x

[railwayhistorical]

Empire Bluff

Here's a few shots from my hike yesterday evening: Empire Bluff Trail, which is part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Three photographs by Richard Koenig; taken July 13th 2023.

[us-highway]

Yes a 38 foot MotorHome can take a nice scenic drive @sleepingbearnps . Love there picnic spots. Still use their Bbq grills they have. Great family retreat. #sleepingbear #sleepingbeardunes #bbq #scenic #scenicdrive #empire #empiremi #dunes http://ift.tt/2ufwdeF

[gonebeachin]

Gone Beachin' Empire, MI. _____________________________ Photo Cred: @hannnahelyse _____________________________ Tag your photos with #unsaltedlifestyle or DM us for a chance to be featured. Shop the link in our bio for your favorite Gone Beachin' gear. _____________________________ #gonebeachin #greatlakes #lake #beachin #beachday #beautiful #lakelife #unsalted #goodvibes #lifesabeach #beachbum #empiremi #lifestyle #upnorth #puremichigan #michiganders #instagood #brand #fashion #resortwear #vacation #travel #tourism #getaway #photooftheday #beachday #beach #liveunsalted #liveforthelake

[megslovesyababy]

#travervsecitymi #cherryfest #sleepingbeardunes #empiremi

[bobransom]

Sleeping Bear Dunes overlooking Lake Michigan | near Empire, Michigan | August, 2013

[railwayhistorical]

Thwarted, Again

Once again I went to Empire, Michigan, to try to capture the green flash, and once again clouds thwarted my efforts. (I need a view when sun disappears beneath the horizon itself.)

It was a nice sunset nonetheless, but with smoke and what not, clear days have been hard to come by this summer. Perhaps I'll quit trying so hard for the green flash and it will come my way.

Two images by Richard Koenig; taken July 21st 2023.