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Nigrelli Photography - www.nigrelliphoto.com J.D.Nigrelli has enjoyed shooting weddings since 1977. Your wedding is special to us. Won't you choose a special photographer for your day? Give us a call.
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We have always believed that wedding photography should focus on five areas...the bride and groom, the ceremony, the venue, the decor, and most of all, the people! We have remained true to that commitment for over 900 weddings. Visit our website, www.nigrelliphoto.com, for a complete look at our work, our vision and our commitment. "Let Our Eyes Fulfill Your Vision"

We turned onto a back road in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, only to see this rustic log building almost immediately into t...
04/09/2024

We turned onto a back road in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, only to see this rustic log building almost immediately into the turn! For some reason, the beauty of this scene just struck me. And, of course, one cannot help but imagine who lived there? How long? What did they do? How long had it been abandoned? One can only ponder!

The ship channel cutting across the Door Peninsula (mentioned yesterday) runs roughly NW-SE, reducing the shipping dista...
03/09/2024

The ship channel cutting across the Door Peninsula (mentioned yesterday) runs roughly NW-SE, reducing the shipping distance from Green Bay to ports on the Lake by as much as 150 miles. This Coast Guard station sits at the SE end of the ship channel near Lake Michigan. In addition, the cut-through avoided the very narrow and dangerous passage through Death's Door at the top of the peninsula!

Sturgeon Bay, WI is a large inlet, since widened to accommodate traffic cutting across the Door Peninsula. Now maritime ...
02/09/2024

Sturgeon Bay, WI is a large inlet, since widened to accommodate traffic cutting across the Door Peninsula. Now maritime traffic across the peninsula, saving many miles. This Big Red lighthouse sits at the entrance to the ship channel on the west side of the peninsula. Heavily reconstructed of cast iron and concrete in 1903, its light and foghorn are still operated by the US Coast Guard, saving many a mariner lost in the fog!

Freshman! Avery is an up-and-coming standout given her abilities on offense. But also a strong asset on defense, as a se...
01/09/2024

Freshman! Avery is an up-and-coming standout given her abilities on offense. But also a strong asset on defense, as a setter and team player.

It takes true teamwork...and these young ladies have got it! The athleticism of this sport...just three touches to make ...
19/08/2024

It takes true teamwork...and these young ladies have got it! The athleticism of this sport...just three touches to make something happen! Come out Tuesday evening at 5:30 at the John Thrower Gym.

"Oh, it's a foggy day in London Town" is a truly appropriate title for this image of Big Ben taken on a Rolleiflex camer...
13/08/2024

"Oh, it's a foggy day in London Town" is a truly appropriate title for this image of Big Ben taken on a Rolleiflex camera (square format) back in 1998. It wasn't raining, but sure was hazy. Nevertheless an impressive structure!

The McGulpin Point light is located just 3 miles west of Mackinaw City in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. I think you can se...
12/08/2024

The McGulpin Point light is located just 3 miles west of Mackinaw City in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. I think you can see the octagonal shape of the lighthouse that was built integral to the residence of the keeper. Originally established in 1869, but deactivated in 1906.In 2009 the function was restored and is now an active light again. Due to its proximity to the approach to the Straits of Mackinac, there was good reason for the change in status.

The Halfmoon Reef light in Port Lavaca, TX has an unusual hexagonal shape. Completed in the late 1858, it was intended t...
10/08/2024

The Halfmoon Reef light in Port Lavaca, TX has an unusual hexagonal shape. Completed in the late 1858, it was intended to guide ships past the treacherous reef of the same name. Originally on the east side of Matagorda Bay, it has now been preserved beside the Bauer Community Center in Port Lavaca.

About 15 miles west of Sault St. Marie, and at the mouth of the St. Mary's River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula sits the ...
09/08/2024

About 15 miles west of Sault St. Marie, and at the mouth of the St. Mary's River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula sits the Point Iroquois lighthouse and museum. It opened in 1871 upon nearing completion of the locks between Lakes Superior and Huron. This particular point of land had been known for its confusing and hazardous approach to shipping seeking the new locks. No longer active, it is now managed by the US Forest Service.

These go by so many different names throughout the country. But whatever you call them, they are always a delight to see...
28/07/2024

These go by so many different names throughout the country. But whatever you call them, they are always a delight to see and to photograph. These were shot on a bright, sunny afternoon where the rich browns, golden yellows, and brilliant greens were showing at their best on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Have a warm and happy Sunday!

The planning for the lighthouse at St. Mark's Island in Florida began in 1820. A lighthouse was deemed necessary because...
26/07/2024

The planning for the lighthouse at St. Mark's Island in Florida began in 1820. A lighthouse was deemed necessary because the port of St. Marks had begun to be useful in handling agricultural products from middle Florida and South Georgia. However, because of shifting sands and shallow entry to the port, many ships had already run aground and it was felt that a lighthouse was necessary to guide traffic in and out of the port. However, the first construction was deemed inadequate and a second contractor finished the contract to specifications. But, as if not enough trouble had already befallen the light, erosion began to eat at its foundation. The contractor was called back in to move the light to higher ground. This was finally completed by 1831. Indian wars with the Seminoles and the Civil War forced the light into disuse during periods of time. The beautiful finished product seen today is the one shown in the photograph below...the second oldest lighthouse in Florida and certainly one of the most beautiful.

The icebreaker Ludington! Yes, portions of the Great Lakes become icebound during winter. Then it's the job of this ship...
24/07/2024

The icebreaker Ludington! Yes, portions of the Great Lakes become icebound during winter. Then it's the job of this ship to clear a path!

A better vantage point of the Algoma lighthouse. Many people have asked about the purpose for the precarious catwalk app...
22/07/2024

A better vantage point of the Algoma lighthouse. Many people have asked about the purpose for the precarious catwalk appearing in quite a few lighthouse images. This allows for a lighthouse keeper or technician to access the structure during periods of tall waves breaking across the breakwater. Without the elevated access, it would be quite hazardous to get out to the light. The doorway is even elevated, as there is no access from lake level!

The original Sheboygan, WI lighthouse was built in 1836-37 on a rocky cliff just north of town. It was found that the in...
16/07/2024

The original Sheboygan, WI lighthouse was built in 1836-37 on a rocky cliff just north of town. It was found that the interpretation of the light's signal was ambiguous to many sailors, causing shipwrecks rather than avoiding them! So, the old lighthouse was sold to a local investor and moved inland to become a boarding house. A new structure was built using the same architecture, but using the beautiful Cream City brick Sheboygan is famous for. It activated in 1860 and is pictured here, sitting high on a bluff above the harbor.

Miles beyond having crossed the Mackinac Bridge, and now in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, I glanced back from the rest sto...
14/07/2024

Miles beyond having crossed the Mackinac Bridge, and now in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, I glanced back from the rest stop and realized that the bridge was perfectly framed between the pines. What a sight!

I find these upper mid-western barns to be just gorgeous...functional, simple designs, and very colorful in their reddis...
13/07/2024

I find these upper mid-western barns to be just gorgeous...functional, simple designs, and very colorful in their reddish hue! Made for having their photograph taken!

This one is known as Little Sable lighthouse, still active. Built in 1874, it's a really pretty one, at that! It stands ...
12/07/2024

This one is known as Little Sable lighthouse, still active. Built in 1874, it's a really pretty one, at that! It stands at 107 tall, so you know it can be seen from quite a distance out on the lake.

We went to the Big Sable lighthouse shortly after leaving this location. Alas, the Big Sable was closed for some ceremony so I didn't get a chance to shoot an image. It's 112 ft. tall...5 ft. taller than its sibling!

The Point Betsie lighthouse, possibly one of my favorite all-time shots, sits on the shore of Lake Michigan about 5 mile...
12/07/2024

The Point Betsie lighthouse, possibly one of my favorite all-time shots, sits on the shore of Lake Michigan about 5 miles north of Frankfort. As I pulled up to inspect the grounds of this facility, the museum keeper was just locking the gate! She was emphatic that she wouldn't let me in for even a few minutes. So I walked down the road a bit, shuffled over a sand dune and took this shot with a storm coming up quickly! As I returned to the van, a young couple was huddling under a raincoat as the storm was about to open up. I asked if they wanted a ride somewhere. They replied in the negative and said the bus was scheduled, though it was nowhere in sight down the long approach road. I offered again, just as the downpour hit full bore! The answer was still "No". So I took off toward the main road, and never passed any bus all the way back to town. I hope you two made it through that storm...🥰

I love this composition of old barns, water tanks and beautiful clouds in a blue sky. Taken in Michigan...June of 2024.
10/07/2024

I love this composition of old barns, water tanks and beautiful clouds in a blue sky. Taken in Michigan...June of 2024.

The Soo Locks up at Sault St. Marie happened to have the CSL Ste. Laurent, a 946 ft. Great Lakes bulk freighter passing...
09/07/2024

The Soo Locks up at Sault St. Marie happened to have the CSL Ste. Laurent, a 946 ft. Great Lakes bulk freighter passing through the locks (from Superior to Huron) as we arrived at the docks. Everyone could not help but notice the beautiful painting on the forward portion of the control stack. It depicts a Canada Goose in flight. The ship and its painting are simply amazing. For more information and a better depiction of the artwork, visit...https://cslships.com/our-murals/the-sea-keeper/

This view of the active light at the Manistee, MI pier was taken just before moonrise. The tower stands 39 ft. above lak...
08/07/2024

This view of the active light at the Manistee, MI pier was taken just before moonrise. The tower stands 39 ft. above lake level and is constructed of steel sections welded together. The approach structure is a catwalk, originally of wood, but replaced with a steel structure more robust and able to withstand the battering of storms on the Great Lakes and access to the light during periods of serious wave activity!

Just after crossing the Mackinac Straits on the bridge, we camped overnight near the Wawatam lighthouse in St. Ignace, M...
07/07/2024

Just after crossing the Mackinac Straits on the bridge, we camped overnight near the Wawatam lighthouse in St. Ignace, MI. If you read yesterday's posting, this is the city where Father Marquette established his mission...near the confluence of Lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior. And if you are looking for a great place to eat breakfast in St. Ignace, you can't go wrong at the Wild Blueberry...great food, great service, relaxed and pleasant atmosphere!

Many of you may not know the story about the early French Jesuit priest, Jacques Marquette. He was largely responsible f...
06/07/2024

Many of you may not know the story about the early French Jesuit priest, Jacques Marquette. He was largely responsible for early European exploration and mapping of the Great Lakes, the Upper Mid-west and much of the Mississippi River! From his early mission at St. Ignace in present-day Michigan, he pushed to explore much of Lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior. Crossing Wisconsin from Green Bay to the Mississippi R. via the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, he explored as far south as the Arkansas R. before deciding to return home. He and his fellow voyageurs made it up the Illinois River and into Lake Michigan, then up the eastern shore of that lake where he fell ill and died. His companions buried him hear this hill now marked as a historic site. Along the way he used his skill with languages to communicate with the indigenous people, who welcomed him and guided his travels. This monument to his burial is near Ludington, MI, though his remains have been moved to his mission in St. Ignace.

What businesses or organizations might be deemed vital to the infrastructure of a community? Some might say good city ma...
03/07/2024

What businesses or organizations might be deemed vital to the infrastructure of a community? Some might say good city management, good schools, well-managed infrastructure or transportation system. Possibly consider a faith-based safety net to fall back on. Well, the city of St. Joseph, Michigan has answered this in favor of a brewery...lose a church, gain a brewery. I know nothing of the backstory, have nothing against breweries nor did we visit this essential institution to inquire as to its importance to the community. Just thought you might enjoy the intellectual exercise for yourself!

What businesses or organizations are vital to the infrastructure of a community? Some might say good city management, go...
03/07/2024

What businesses or organizations are vital to the infrastructure of a community? Some might say good city management, good schools, or a faith-based safety net to fall back on. Well, the city of St. Joseph, Michigan has answered this in favor of a brewery. I know nothing of the backstory, have nothing against breweries nor did we visit this essential institution to inquire as to its importance to the community. Just thought you might enjoy the intellectual exercise!

1868 saw the completion and activation of this beautiful Sand Point light in Escanaba, Michigan. The beautiful light is ...
03/07/2024

1868 saw the completion and activation of this beautiful Sand Point light in Escanaba, Michigan. The beautiful light is built on the landward side of the building and, strangely, faces away from the water. However the light can be seen from the lake, serving its purpose. It was damaged by fire in 1886, but restored and in service until 1939. It is now under the care of the Delta County Historical Society.

The small town of New Buffalo, Michigan has a marina and a beach, as it's right on Lake Michigan. However, I was surpris...
01/07/2024

The small town of New Buffalo, Michigan has a marina and a beach, as it's right on Lake Michigan. However, I was surprised to see this small (~20 ft) lighthouse with what looks to be an incandescent bulb in the cupola! But surely appreciated by the folks coming back into the marina at night! And...what's behind the Green Door?

The 946 ft St. Laurent (a 36.3K ton freighter) has just passed through the Soo Locks from Lake Superior to Lake Huron (W...
30/06/2024

The 946 ft St. Laurent (a 36.3K ton freighter) has just passed through the Soo Locks from Lake Superior to Lake Huron (W to E) and is headed eastward through the St Lawrence Seaway. Meanwhile, the yellow tour boat is headed (E to W) into Lake Superior.
These Corps of Engineer locks accommodate the 20+ ft. drop from Superior into Huron north of the Mackinac Bridge. Each transit takes about 15 minutes, either to drop or to lift each vessel. An amazing sight!

The Kenosha, WI lighthouse was deactivated in 1906, but continued to serve as a storm warning device until 1913. The res...
29/06/2024

The Kenosha, WI lighthouse was deactivated in 1906, but continued to serve as a storm warning device until 1913. The residence is now in private hands, and the light is maintained by the Kenosha Water & Utility Co. It is on the National Register.

When I lived in West Texas, the word agriculture meant cattle, in Georgia its meaning is more like cotton, fruits/vegeta...
26/06/2024

When I lived in West Texas, the word agriculture meant cattle, in Georgia its meaning is more like cotton, fruits/vegetables, but in Wisconsin, it definitely carries a different look and meaning...dairy cattle. And the difference in climate and focus is evident in the rural architecture.

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