Shots from Around Mackinac

So I made it up to Mackinaw City before sunset and I made it in time to catch at least one of the ships I was hoping to catch there.

 Since I had a little time to kill, I decided to take some shots of the Mackinac Bridge.

 And of course, I had to get a picture of the lighthouse since this is one of my favorites.  As you can see, there was a little bit of snow on the ground but not too much.

 Another angle of the bridge.

 I also got a picture of the Grand Hotel.

 A little later.

I tried to lower the exposure in an effort to use one of those old movie tricks.  Not sure if I like it.  I didn't stick around after this picture though.

The Alpena and the Mackinac Bridge

As I was approaching Mackinaw City, I looked over towards the lake.  I wasn't sure if I would see any ships at the Mackinac Bridge because I didn't check AIS.  As I looked, I saw that the Alpena was making her way towards the Bridge.

 So I went over to my usual spot to catch pictures of her as she approached the Bridge.

 She passes by the channel.

 She passed by the iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

This isn't quite a channel but it almost looks like it could be.

I think that is St Ignace in the background.

 She gets closer to the Bridge.

 She's almost under the Bridge.

And one more shot of her.