Grand Haven

We took the Pony out for a ride yesterday. Visited Grand Haven--where we photographed the lighthouse and walked the beach--and South Haven--where we photographed the lighthouse and supped at Clementine's (good food; great building). For a resort town in November, SH was a surprisingly busy place. Anyway, here's m' new car at the beach in Grand Haven. Lake Michigan's just barely visible in the background, and you can almost make out the lights marking the harbor entrance through the trees. Technically we're in Grand Haven State Park, which was closed for the season except right by the harbor entrance. Most of yesterday's photos were taken with the good camera, and we'll have to get them developed before we can share. Neat car. Fun day. This was originally a blog post dated 11/13/2004 on a dabbler's journal .

A gull floats over the water at Grand Haven's pier lights on November 13, 2004. Shot from Grand Haven State Park. Scanned from a negative.

Best LARGE . A kite boarder (surfer?) at play, during the 20th Great Lakes Kite Festival at Grand Haven State Park. I took dozens of pictures of this guy yesterday; this is by far the best photo, though hardly his most impressive jump. I rather like those gaudy pantaloons. The kite show continues today, by the way; if you can make it, it's definitely worth a trip. And a great excuse to walk the beach. A different crop .

At the Great Lakes Kite Festival, Grand Haven, Michigan.

Grand Haven State Park, on Lake Michigan.

Grand Haven State Park, on Lake Michigan.

Grand Haven State Park, on Lake Michigan.

Grand Haven State Park, on Lake Michigan. My favorite of the big kites; it spins on the long axis.

Grand Haven State Park, on Lake Michigan.