E.L. Engler Photography

02/13/2026

This is the latest photo I have processed from a recent trip to Southwestern Michigan to photograph lighthouses in snow and ice. This is in the town of Grand Haven which has an inland port that uses lighthouses to guide ships into safety.

Photos from Midwestern travel and interesting events.

02/09/2026

Lake Michigan dunes in the winter. See more: https://greatrivers.smugmug.com/Galleries/Frozen

02/08/2026

Established in 1839, two lights on the south pier, both painted red, are connected by a lighted catwalk that also connects them to the shore and the Grand Haven Boardwalk. The inner light is cylindrical, and the foghouse outer light stands on a huge concrete foundation. The winter snow and ice create surreal view. For more images of ice covered lighthouses go to: https://greatrivers.smugmug.com/Galleries/Frozen

02/04/2026

Lighthouses are used to guide ships into safe harbors. This pier lighthouse is on the northern pier in St. Josep, Michigan. The brutal waves from Lake Michigan have covered it with ice make for a dystopic scene. However, the photo does not do justice to the beauty of the area. See more photo from this trip:

Photos from Midwestern travel and interesting events.

02/02/2026

The eastern shore of Lake Michigan is a a great place to photograph the frozen lighthouses. The wind blows huge waves off the lake covering the structures in ice. Last week I traveled to the lower sction of the lake to photograph six areas. you can click here to see some of these amazing photos: https://greatrivers.smugmug.com/Galleries/Frozen

01/28/2026

01/15/2026

01/03/2026

Carolers at Grant's Farm. Nikon Zf with 40mm f/2 prime @1/30 sec 6400 ISO

12/28/2025

Forest Park in St. Louis has array of lakes hosting array of waterfowl. Today I was looking for Wood Ducks but mostly found Mallards and Geese.

11/06/2025

Cromerants

11/02/2025

Fall at the Botanical Garden