I was scouting out some shoot locations in Traverse City with my friends when I turned around to look behind me. It was the first time in weeks that the sun had made an appearance on this side of the veil.

@conkea_photography #puremichigan #midmichigan #gogreatlakesbay #on1pics #midmichiganphotographer #thegreatlakesstate #puremittigan #nikonusa #mittenadventure #greatlakesbayregion #midlandmi #capturingmichigan #puremichiganders #nikonphotography #michiganphotographer #traversecity #sunrays

Struggling to stay interested in these #opalyarn #scrappysocks being knit as a gift for a friend with more subtle taste than mine. Adding in two colors from #getyouryarnwishesgranted helps but doesn’t alter the fact that blue, aqua, grey, brown and

@jerimihm I love those! Knitting in tandem is a good way to do the scrappy socks.

I knit some extra long #scrappymittens from #lambspridebulky #ilovethisyarn The mixture of domestic 85% wool 15% mohair gives it extra warmth and durability. 10 colors used 🤩 #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #mittenknittersofinstagram #woolsnob #

@spinningknitting1 I love these! You do amazing scrappy work! 😊😊

️What if I told you that for $1 you can help save the Great Lakes!? Well you can!! @greatlakesproud has started a movement that we all as people that love our Great Lakes can pitch in to preserve and prolong the beauty of our H.O.M.E.S! +++ Get a FRE

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@kylerjphillips @northernmichiganu thank you!!

️ sunset️ #michiganmade #mi #michigan #puremichigan #sunset #sunsets #sunset_pics #517 #michiganders #michigancharm #michigansunset #lakemichigansunsets #farm #hometown #michiganawesome #thegreatlakesstate #skyporn #sky

@glphotox Beautiful 🌅🌅😍

Livin for the winter weekend

@life_of_ck Such a good shot, gives me good feelings!.

@3rdcoastvacation @life_of_ck 🙏🏻

Exploring the Bavarian.. B&W ️ ️ ️ ️ #puremichigan #puremichiganders #puremittigan #puremittenpride #michigan #michiganders #mittenstate #mittenstatelove #michiganoverboard #frankenmuth #enjoymichigan #only_in_michigan #michigansun #thegreatlak

@irwin.nick @cool_pix_bycj 😂

@cool_pix_bycj @irwin.nick #happyfriday 😁

“Another day has passed me by And there's an island in the sun To see me through Another day in paradise But there's no reason, there's no rhyme Without you Here comes the night (night) Here comes the dreaming of you... Here comes the night (night) H

@chasin_tales Frozen beauty here Matt!! Have a great weekend 🙌

@evemarie7171 Gorgeous photo Matt! 🔥❄️🔥

Frosty morning in Stevensville beautifully captured by @lauradekreek Tag us or use #naturalmichigan to be featured! @naturalunited for featured photos from other states and countries #naturalmichigan #mothernature #naturelovers #nature #instanature

@sharna_pelkey Stunning!!! Fantastic Laura! Might be my favorite:)

@annetteaazar Congratulations Laura!!! Such a beautiful capture 💛

Anyone else ready for some frozen pancakes this winter? - #puremichigan #michigan #exploremichigan #puremitten #michiganders #mittenlove #thegreatlakesstate #puremittigan #midwestmoment #midwestisbest #gathermidwest #igersmidwest #lakemichigan #purem

@stavros_ser 🔝🔝amazing work good job 👍

@blusole Yeppers. Though I know how what not too do and what to do, lol

December beaches. . . . #michigansun #wearemichiganders #mittenlove #experiencethebiglake #puremichigan #sharenmu #puremittigan #thegreatlakesstate #naturalmichigan #mitten_prints #michigan_wanderlust #michiganview #lakesuperior #uptravel #travelmarq

You might as well make the best of it. Book your rooms and go out and play in the snow! @mistateparks • • #puremichigan #michiganliving #snowmobiling #michigansnowmobiling #upnorthmichigan #michiganhunting #icefishingmichigan #upnorth #hiking #c

looks like we have a couple of sunny days ahead of us, have a great weekend!

@lark2118 💚❤️

@pgray25 Beautiful!💕

Room nights available for December are the 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 27, 28 and 29. ️ ⠀⠀ Last minute holiday special! $20.00 off the nightly room rate! ️ (new reservations only and subject to availability) Call and mention “Christmas18” to save! H

The trees in downtown #detroit near #campusmartius are bathed in light for Christmas festivities. Here are are some branches with purple lights against the #night sky

@ayousuf11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #travel #fineartzone #artofvisuals #visualambassadors #way2ill #Puremichiganders #michiganders #Puremichigan #mittenstatelove #puremittigan #thegreatlakesstate #enjoymichigan #mittenlove #puremittenpride #igersmidwest #michigan_af #themidwestival @michiganderthreads #visitdetroit #puredetroit314 #hellyeahdetroit #igersdetroit #embracedetroit #indulgedetroit #motorcityshooters #depictthed #Detroitlove #asdetroitsown

M22 in October • • • #puremittenpride #puremichigan #michiganders #m22 #madeinmichigan #mittenlove #enjoymichigan #michiganders #lakemichigan #michiganmade #mittenstate #greatlakes #thegreatlakesstate #northernmichigan #inspiredbymichigan #michiganb

@gonebeachinunsalted 🙌

My favorite bridge, the mighty Mac, under the #milkyway . Wanted to see if the milky way could be imaged through the bridge's light pollution. Turns out it can - barely. It's funny to drive to far to get away from the lights - only to shoot directl

@michiganaddict Wow! Stunning!! Great shot!

@shelbydiamondstar @michiganaddict ❤️ appreciate that! So much! :).

#repost @cottageinn_mackinac ・・・ All is calm, all is bright, just waiting on some snow to make this photo just right!️️️ ⠀⠀ Evening stroll down Main Street tonight!️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandlife #mymackinac #thisismac

Even in our dullest moments with no one else around, we're still surrounded by beauty. Embrace life. Live life. Shot this past summer in Marquette, Michigan. #storm #puremichigan #upperpeninsula #upnorth #marquette #presqueisle #lakesuperior #trave

Thinking of the U.P. and all its natural beauty... . . . . . . . . . . . #throwbackthursday #paradisemichigan #tahquamenonfalls #waterfalls #greenery #nature #naturephotography #michigan #michiganders #puremichiganders #upnorth #upnorthmichigan #mich

@mindys_amateur_photography @where_to_dilly thank you!! That means a lot. Photography is the best type of therapy for me. ☺️🙌

@mindys_amateur_photography @mike_h1282 ☺️🙌🙌

Saginaw Bay. So peaceful. #naturalmichigan #michiganoverboard #puremittenpride #thegreatlakesstate #greatlakesproud #puremichigan #michiganders #mittenstate #mittenstatelove #lakehuron #saginawbay #michigrammers #madeinmichigan #michiganawesome #gre

@sueduf24 Beautiful colours 👌💙💛

@allmondk56 @sueduf24 Agreed :).

@regran_ed from @puremittenpride - Awesome photo by @kylebaileyphoto - - #puremittenpride #puremichigan #michiganders #m22 #madeinmichigan #puremittigan #enjoymichigan #michigan #yooper #photography #lakemichigan #lakesuperior #michiganmade #mittens

. . Mission Point Lighthouse March 2018 . #michiganders #naturalmichigan #michiganunsalted #gramslayers #mood #puremichigan #puremittigan #depthoffield #michiganders #puremittenpride #thegreatlakesstate #wanderlust #michigansun #enjoymichigan #thegre

@george3mp Such a pretty lighthouse and nice beach. We have a mini replica of Old Mission Point but it's one of the few we haven't been to yet in Lower Michigan. We need to go see Old Mission Point and Grand Traverse lighthouse next year @alishadmp

Spent some quality time with my little friends today! Can you name the birds I was feeding in this short clip?!

@ninjagirljo @ipanemagirlshop The other guy flies pretty fast, and it doesn’t look like a sparrow or wren. Does he have a mohawk on top? If so, maybe he’s a tufted titmouse maybe? 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ipanemagirlshop @ninjagirljo Yep, a tufted titmouse! Now you know why I get so excited when I get a good picture of them!! Most of the times it turns out to be a picture of an empty hand or branch! 😳😭😂

______________________________________________________ I realise there's something incredibly honest about trees in winter, how they're experts at letting things go- Jeffrey McDaniel _______________________________________________________ #puremi

@dniez1 @beek_brothers_photography ok😂

@ruthsphotobook Beautiful shot, Michael! Looking forward to a White Christmas but it's not looking too promising here! Great quote too!!! ❄❄❄

The relief I felt as I stood on this roof top was unmesueranle!! My mom had just kicked brain surgeries ass like a rock star and I could finally breath again! The cold crisp air hitting my face never felt so good! And the world was at my finger tips!

@bigwolf70 Stay blessed

@ann_rambles 🙏👼💕

MARQUETTE! Awesome photo by @kylebaileyphoto - - #puremittenpride #puremichigan #michiganders #m22 #madeinmichigan #puremittigan #enjoymichigan #michigan #yooper #photography #lakemichigan #lakesuperior #michiganmade #mittenstate #greatlakes #grand

@sherrie.sharp What a fantastic shot. 👏👏

@jppagoto Love that Tressel, thanks for that beautiful reminder

Did you know that Michigan has 124 lighthouse’s? How many have you visited? 🧡 #tbt April 2018 • • #alwayslovemichigan #theshutteraffair #puremichigan #puremittigan #thegreatlakesstate #michiganders #onlyinmichigan #michiganawesome #michiganoverboa

@karfar @firefar It really is underrated. I love that little town. They have done a lot to it to make it more inviting. The Riverwalk is really pretty too. It’s almost like a forgotten town. 🧡✨😊

@firefar @karfar *Thrillist

Memphis still is not a huge fan of the basement steps... YouTube.com/SnowDogsVlogs #snowdogsvlogs #youtube #youtuber #vlogger #youtubefamily #puremichigan #michigan #instagramofmichigan #michiganders #thegreatlakesstate

@frannyboldman Momma I would like a treat on each step and I would go up and down!!

@ilovemychihuahuamissy This reminds me of when memphis was scared to go down the basement 😂

One of our favorite on-site residents ! Come and make new friends️ @dogsofinstagram • • • #puremichigan #michiganliving #snowmobiling #michigansnowmobiling #upnorthmichigan #michiganhunting #icefishingmichigan #upnorth #hiking #comeoutandplay #e

Footprints in the snow! #puremichigan #portaustin #portaustinmichigan #lighthouse #greatlakes #thegreatlakesstate #letswinter #photographer #photography @wxyzdetroit @puremichigan #snow #footprints #m22 #iceformations #ice #nature #naturelovers #huro

@bonfish21 @greatlakespursuit I’ll look for you!

@greatlakespursuit @bonfish21 Awesome! Will have it shipped tomorrow! Thanks for the support! Happy Holidays!....Safe Travels!

I hear talk of #keepingitreal and this has been my reality for going on 21 years. As of today the total is 140 lbs #weightloss Be clear that my #weightlossjourney has always been about #feelingbetter #movingbetter and never about getting thin or sk

@cattylonglegs @knitrino Thank you, it isn’t easy. I have completely revamped my eating habits to exclude chocolate, refined white sugar and dairy - and not feel deprived. Feeling healthier and moving more easily is worth it.

@knitrino @cattylonglegs it's amazing! I went to a mostly plant based diet 2 years ago and I feel so much better. Eating healthy takes so much extra time and effort, and of course the discipline.

On the 1st day of Christmas Rochester Mills Beer gave to me... A milkshake stout made with blueberry. The blueberry was very prominent in this Imperial Blueberry Pancake Milkshake Stout from @rochestermillsbeer. Sweet and tasty, a good dessert beer!

@muriloyvens Wow...

@beanshopsandlife @muriloyvens 👍

Get off the couch!!! Can you believe this is waiting for you? There is something about being @mistateparks that soothes the soul! • • • #puremichigan #michiganliving #snowmobiling #michigansnowmobiling #upnorthmichigan #michiganhunting #icefishin

My favorite time to shoot the night sky is actually when it isn’t fully dark. During this twilight, a long exposure picks up sunset remnants rendering a magical feel to the scenery. The untouched sand here is an always welcome addition.

@dark_ooof_ooof This is so beautiful. Can you spill some of the secrets?! Camera settings and after edits? ☺️ This is the kind of stuff that got me into photography... Just magical!

@george3mp @snaphappymichigan I like that the exposure is short enough that there is no star trails to distract from the colors and sand...

Sunset on the Renaissance City Photo by @felicia_fullwood #belleisle #detroit #michigan #detroitriver #puremichigan #thegreatlakesstate

@miodowskisisters Very pretty!

@ashes_of_jedha “Paris of the West” as it were.

Small creek on its way to Lake Michigan #puremichigan #hikingnorthernmichigan #thegreatlakesstate #optoutside #michigan

Throwing it back to the first, and only, real attempt at shooting the night sky and milky way. I was bummed by the power lines dissecting the shot, but did like the effect of the car coming up the road lighting up a few trees. Can't wait for the milk

@scubamonkeyy ❤

@jinwrightphotos Wow

You can now find all my Christmas items for sale at Believables (formerly known as the She Shed) here in West Olive just off from Port Sheldon on 152nd! They are having a huge Christmas sale this weekend. So many beautiful handcrafted creations. If y

You can now find all my Christmas items for sale at Believables (formerly known as the she shed) here in West Olive just off from Port Sheldon on 152nd! They are having a huge Christmas sale this weekend. So many beautiful handcrafted creations. If y

Leaf in the snowy beach ️

@jperezphotos @sky.river.ranch 👍👍🍁

@johnny.muir That’s some great minimalism right there good eye man 👌

Always local.

@jeffdwegner @destroyjordan 🌎🌍🌏

@n_a_ny_minute 👍👋

Golden slumbers fill your eyes . . . . . #cityphotography #puredetroit313 #motorcityshooters #rawdetroit #hellyeahdetroit #detroitrespect #puremichigan #michiganders #rsa_streetview #citykillerz #streethunt #fatalframes #urbanandstreet #theimaged #st

@erinjphotographs @cool_pix_bycj Thanks Cristy!

@cool_pix_bycj @erinjphotographs Welcome! 🤗

Searching for life's clarity.

@gottabesilky F R E S H

@jeffdwegner You are @gottabesilky 📌

Life is uncomfortable, be someone who makes a positive impact on this world.

@jeffdwegner . . #MotorCityShooters #RAWDetroit #FallFilter #PureMichigan #Michiganders #TrustTheShooter #PureMittigan #YoungStoryTellers #TheAdventureProject #TheGreatLakesState #MichiganLove #MadeByGoogle #AdidasBoost #NMD #Originals_Only #UnfailingGoods #SouthwestAirlines #Adventure #CreateandExplore #GetOutStayOut #ThreeStripesStyle #GooglePixel #GooglePixel3 #LoveLife

@jeffdwegner 👁️ ♥️ U @breasymone.

We've got new 18" and 14" ring lights in the shop! If you stopped by during ladies night we were testing one out and they make for great portraits, just check out this shot of our lab tech Katelyn. . . . . . #billmeiercamera #puremichigan #michiganph

@therobbiehall Great work! 🙌

Winter in Michigan . . #westmichigan #winter #christmas #puremichigan #instanature #greatlakeslocals #naturalmichigan #midwest #greatlakes #madeinmichigan #nature #naturalmichigan #photography #puremittenpride #midwestliving #michiganders #thegreatla

@iamjoaopereira Awesome :).

The sun was shining through the trees just right on a walk in the woods earlier this week... . . #puremichigan #puremittigan #naturalmichigan #michigansun #thegreatlakesstate #wearemichiganders #puremichiganders #onlyinmichigan #michiganawesome #insp

@leothefirst Happy day Jeri🍃🌼🍃

@kay_wy I love this shot!

@adamwelchphotos Selected by: @jonburkey Alliances @hellyeahdetroit Tag #puremichiganders •

@proof._pest_control Love that building.

@brookeconverse Love this

Because no great adventure happens from staying inside! Here is a great picture of a mother and daughter making winter memories️ Bring you family and let your adventures begin! @joselakestoreandresort • • • #puremichigan #michiganliving #snowmobili

It may not be snowing yet — but Christmas is coming and you still have shopping to do. We can help. Now through Monday (12/17) save 20% on all purchases of $100 or more. In-store or online. #mipeninsulas #berkley #greatlakesproud #michigrammers #insp

Though sometimes I feel a bit corny and sheepish, I love this farm.... it moooooves me . . #depthoffield #tentree #nikonnofilter #puremichigan #wanderlust #folkscenery #ourplanetdaily #puremittenpride #natgeoyourshot #thegreatlakesstate #earthfoc

@9ood_vibe5 beautiful colors. awesome shot 👍🏼👍🏼

@lorishiking ✌🏻Home sweet happy home👏🏻👏🏻

For years, I’ve been returning to this spot and taking photos from this angle. It is never the same. Sometimes displaying a completely gray, white or rose gold reflection. I love how it changes. It’s a building in my city that seems like a giant

@photographybylexann @zsbargr I agree! Thank you so much!! 😀

@planetearthposts 🌴 🌴 🌴

🥶 #shotoniphone with @bitplay_official Premium HD Wide Lens

@nckstagram @nickrizzo_ trying to! Thanks man! 📸

@drew.links @nckstagram you’re welcome!! Happy Friday 😀👊

Another view of yesterdays amazing sunrise. ️ ️ #sihlouette #puremittenpride #hinespark #nikonz7 #z7 #sunnyday #justgoshoot #sunriseoftheday #naturelover #metroparks #puremichigan #waynecountyparks #lovemichigan #thegreatlakesstate #sunrise #raw_usa

@hellyer_photography @shirleylpowers Thanks Shirley 🙏

@hellyer_photography @johnjling 🙏🙏

The waterfalls on the Black River are very different than most of Michigan's waterfalls. Instead of jagged or sharp rocks, the falls are surround by conglomerate rock, which is a smooth rock created by the compression of many smaller pebbles (among o

@hartscapesphotography #waterfallwednesdaybutonathursday #michiganwaterfalls #chasingwaterfalls #agatefalls #whydidntistopherebefore #hillsidehiking #Ottawanationalforest #blackriverscenicbyway #blackriver #bessemer #gorge #westernmichigan #waterfallsofmichigan #gorgefalls #naturalmichigan #michigansun #conglomerate #midwestfind #michiganisGORGEous #thegreatlakesstate #michiganlove #michiganders #awesomemitten #upperpeninsula #wayupnorth #mitten_prints #puremittenpride #nikon

@zivio51 Love it. I have a picture posted with more water so it’s cool to see the difference. Hope to run it this year in my kayak.

I haven’t caught a good sunset in a little while. So while at work I found a good frozen puddle in the parking lot and sacrificed my bottle of water for the cause... 🤷‍️#obsessed #reflection #reflectionphotography #sunset #michigansun #michigansunset

@rafaelmolinafotografo_oficial Preciosa 😍😍😍😍

@ennylii Gorgeous!

This place rocks! Please leave your best(or worst) puns below⬇⬇⬇ 4-29-18 #archrock #mymackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandstatepark #mistateparks #contrail #exploremichigan #hagstone #puremichigan #puremichiganders #puremitigan #puremittenpr

When it takes 10x longer to get to your destination because you pull over to take photos of every thing. All the things. Love finding inspiration in nature no matter where I’m. #fallintowinter #birchtree #hiking #takeawalk #exercise #puremichigan #a

Lunar halo from @naturalmichigan. Photo by @bryanbyrnesphotography. --------------------- Follow and help @naturalunited contribute to the preservation of natural America. --------------------- Use #naturalunited or tag us for a chance to get feature

@zakaria0305 Beautiful photography ☺ join to my profil

Christmas in the D! #detroitusa #depictthed #rawdetroit #detroitgrammers #onlyindetroit #motorcityshooters #detroit_igers #letswinter #puredetroit313 #puremittenpride #puremidwest #puremittigan #puremichiganders #puremichigan #michigana

@ann_rambles @industrial_detroit Big thanks Paul! 🤗🙏😎

@ann_rambles @elsgevaert Me too Els! Thanks so much. 🤗🙏💕

Did you see it this morning? . . . #canon #canonusa #canonphotography #mittenstatelove #puremichigan #thegreatlakesstate #michiganawesome #puremittigan #mittenlove #michiganders #puremittenpride #mustbemichigan #inspiredbymichigan #onlyinmichigan #m

@9ood_vibe5 cool shot 👍🏼👍🏼

@lauradekreek @9ood_vibe5 Thanks!!

Michigander Collection #12 The Water Wanderer! #photosofmichigan #michigandres #lakehuron #lakemichigan #lakesuperior #thegreatlakesstate #puremichiganders #artistmade #buynearbymi #christmasgifts #lakeonterio #lakeerie #beachcomber #michiganbeach

Check out this stud shot by @work_to_hunt Great looking buck man! Congrats 🦃🦆🦌#michiganhunters #beyondtheears #lightemup #swhackerbroadheads #michigan #michiganstate #puremichigan #bowhunter #heartheswhack #gunhunting #bowhunting #michiganders #hunt

@womensoutdoornews 👌👌

@ajstevens8483 Congrats !

my favorite pairing @jeep and @m22life

@merlinseifert Great photo 🙏

@kylerjphillips @merlinseifert thanks buddy! 👊🏽

Just a handful of shopping days left! We will be running our free shipping on orders $15+ through the Holiday season. These keychains are the perfect coworker gift. Simple yet unique and awesome! ️ Or stocking stuffer. Or man gift. Well....they just

@jeriraycraft took this photo last year at Tiscornia Park we hope she spots another snowy owl this year too! Thank you for sharing with us! 🦉 #miberrien 🦉 #repost @jeriraycraft with @get_repost ・・・ This is a repost from a year ago today. Watching f

@berrien_county_mi_gov @jeriraycraft 👏🦉😃 amazing!

@vaughnherter @mallryclster

I've been sharing winter scenes from my area on Thursdays. I'm so glad I caught this one when we had our first snowfall. Frankenmuth, MI looks like Whooville this time of year . . . #whoville #christmastown #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #let

@countryfirsts @carolynb_fitfarmwife we need more snow!

@countryfirsts @viets_brook_farm it sure does!

Shipwreck sunset in Whitehall photographed by @seffrooo Tag us or use #naturalmichigan to be featured! @naturalunited for featured photos from other states and countries #naturalmichigan #mothernature #naturelovers #nature #instanature #naturephoto

@its.jourey Wonderful 😍

@amy_globalsoul Beautiful scene near my home town

A December morning. .. .. .. #tbt from yesterday morning ;) .. .. #sunsrise #lookup #getoutdoors #michigan #puremichigan #midwestmoment #puremichiganders #michigrammers #puremittigan #puremittenpride #travelmichigan #thegreatlakesstate #mittenlove #

Left or right? Rules or no rules? Thanks @michiganaddict for this great capture of a well loved spot.

@michiganderthreads @michiganaddict Our pleasure! We look forward to seeing your future work!

@ghostlyunicorn66 Where slender lurks 😂😂

Would you like this on a t shirt? I think that option will be coming in 2019. #michiganart #watercolorart #themitten #theup #upnorth #nothernmichigan #traversecity #mackinawisland #originalart #artistofmichigan #womanartist #shopsmallbusiness #farmh

Home is in the forest. #illustrationartists #natureknowsbest #pinetrees #wintertrees #natureartist #nature #treepainting #artistatwork #winterart #myimaginationisyours #moodyphotography #artist #whimsical #homedecor #naturephotography #creativeproces

@myimaginationisyours @imagesbykayj thank you. ❤️

@myimaginationisyours @aesrth it surely was! ☺️

Nothing like getting sprayed in the face by freezing water to make you feel alive as your hands turn cold to be able to witness nature even in the winter months and take some photos. Worth it. @puremichigan @traversecitytourism ‍#traversecity #choppy

Magical. (PSA: Driver was not recording, as a passenger I was able to take this video-please do not text and drive or use your phone.) Be well friends. #snowymichigan #upnorth #themitten #michiganders #theup #treeart #deepwinter #freashsnow #hike #ad

@itsthatrick While it looks like a winter wonderland can you keep it there? 😉 it’s headed my way. I’m not a fan of shoveling.

@myimaginationisyours @itsthatrick haha! I’ve no control of the weather or else it would be a sunny fall day all year around. 😂 I do try to find the joy in every season.