This week, we received an assignment to visit Presque Isle State Park, taking pictures of various monuments, beaches and items in nature. Photographing each thing on the list proved to be a difficult task. While shots of nature were easy to find, I hadn't realized that Presque Isle was so maze-like in layout, and I found myself questioning multiple times whether I'd driven past a certain beach already or overlooked the two lighthouses on my list to photograph.
The lighthouse pictured to the left was one of the first things I discovered upon entering the park. It was so tiny that I thought surely it had to be purely decorative. However, after driving through the rest of the park and only discovering the lighthouse posted above, I was awfully glad I'd photographed this one, sparing me from further extending my search.
This pavilion was located right next to the lighthouse. It looked slightly creepy, being completely empty and surrounded by barren trees.
This is a picture of Perry Monument. I really lucked out in that I went on this expedition with friends; otherwise, I can guarantee I never would have found it. I had been looking for a statue of a person. The monument looked particularly tall next to the crooked trees. When the weather is nicer, I think I'll have to have a second go at my "tour" of Presque Isle. When the trees are alive and more colorful, I bet everything looks much prettier.
There were geese everywhere, some of which seemed very menacing. I was careful not to get too close to them when they were watching. For fear of attack, I took extra care to move around them when our paths seemed about to cross. These two geese were walking out toward Misery Bay (which can be seen in the background). It stretches out in front of Perry Monument.
Here is another photo of the geese. As I mentioned earlier, Presque Isle was definitely not lacking in nature life waiting to be photographed.
Getting a picture of the Coast Guard Station proved to be quite the task. In fact, I'm not even sure which building it is in this photograph. I hadn't realized the coast guard needed a padlocked, chain-link fence, quite the security precaution. It certainly was intimidating, and I didn't press my luck with trying to get a better picture for fear they also had wild dogs or snipers ready to take down anyone who dared loiter on this hallowed ground.
Slightly to the left of the Coast Guard Station was the channel light. Once again I had no idea what I was looking for. The channel light appeared to me just another lighthouse, one with a fresher coat of paint at that.
In the end, I managed to locate nearly everything on the list. My favorite sight was that of Beach 10. Presque Isle was nearly deserted when I arrived; however, this beach actually had quite the crowd in comparison to others.
There were sheets of ice covering the lake, and several people were also photographing the majestic scene. The thick ice had broken down into tiny chunks, which were being washed ashore as the water began to circulate.
Here's a close of up the icy waters, which stretched out as far as the eye could see. I'd never visited a lake (or any water, excluding my shower) in cold weather, so I was especially interested in the lake's melting process.
I also enjoyed the house boats calmly floating on the water. I had turned a corner in search of Beach 11 and unexpectedly come face to face with a tiny town, isolated on the waters.
I'm not a frequent visitor of Presque Isle, and I'd never considered entering the park unless it were at least 70 degrees outside. Prior to this assignment, I hadn't realized the vast size of the park. For instance, I was surprised that the beaches went up to 11 in number. Beach 11 was difficult to find, mainly because it looked so dingy that I passed it several times. However, I did take my favorite picture of the trip there. I love to take pictures with my digital camera, but I'm no photographer. I just don't possess the patience or artistic abilities. So, I was pleased with how well this picture turned out.
This is the view from the opposite end of Beach 11. It had considerably less ice than Beach 10 and much more debris. However, oddly enough, Beach 10 did house a couple tires. On the way to Presque Isle, we took a detour that ultimately ended up getting us lost. Coincidentally, I think the houses across from Beach 11 were precisely where we ended up driving aimlessly.
Driving from potential photo sight to sight, I passed a few runners and people walking their dogs (though none of this is obvious in the photo as I snapped an empty trail on the way out). Their renewal of outdoor activities and the seeming enthusiasm of their pets solidified the fact that spring had arrived, despite the light snowfall we received earlier in the afternoon. This assignment was a great opportunity to admire the little-known natural beauty located only a few miles from campus and appreciate Presque Isle for something other than its warm sand and social aspects during the hot summers.
This week, we received an assignment to visit Presque Isle State Park, taking pictures of various monuments, beaches and items in nature. Photographing each thing on the list proved to be a difficult task. While shots of nature were easy to find, I hadn't realized that Presque Isle was so maze-like in layout, and I found myself questioning multiple times whether I'd driven past a certain beach already or overlooked the two lighthouses on my list to photograph.
The lighthouse pictured to the left was one of the first things I discovered upon entering the park. It was so tiny that I thought surely it had to be purely decorative. However, after driving through the rest of the park and only discovering the lighthouse posted above, I was awfully glad I'd photographed this one, sparing me from further extending my search.
This pavilion was located right next to the lighthouse. It looked slightly creepy, being completely empty and surrounded by barren trees.
This is a picture of Perry Monument. I really lucked out in that I went on this expedition with friends; otherwise, I can guarantee I never would have found it. I had been looking for a statue of a person. The monument looked particularly tall next to the crooked trees. When the weather is nicer, I think I'll have to have a second go at my "tour" of Presque Isle. When the trees are alive and more colorful, I bet everything looks much prettier.
There were geese everywhere, some of which seemed very menacing. I was careful not to get too close to them when they were watching. For fear of attack, I took extra care to move around them when our paths seemed about to cross. These two geese were walking out toward Misery Bay (which can be seen in the background). It stretches out in front of Perry Monument.
Here is another photo of the geese. As I mentioned earlier, Presque Isle was definitely not lacking in nature life waiting to be photographed.
Getting a picture of the Coast Guard Station proved to be quite the task. In fact, I'm not even sure which building it is in this photograph. I hadn't realized the coast guard needed a padlocked, chain-link fence, quite the security precaution. It certainly was intimidating, and I didn't press my luck with trying to get a better picture for fear they also had wild dogs or snipers ready to take down anyone who dared loiter on this hallowed ground.
Slightly to the left of the Coast Guard Station was the channel light. Once again I had no idea what I was looking for. The channel light appeared to me just another lighthouse, one with a fresher coat of paint at that.
In the end, I managed to locate nearly everything on the list. My favorite sight was that of Beach 10. Presque Isle was nearly deserted when I arrived; however, this beach actually had quite the crowd in comparison to others. 
There were sheets of ice covering the lake, and several people were also photographing the majestic scene. The thick ice had broken down into tiny chunks, which were being washed ashore as the water began to circulate.
Here's a close of up the icy waters, which stretched out as far as the eye could see. I'd never visited a lake (or any water, excluding my shower) in cold weather, so I was especially interested in the lake's melting process.
I also enjoyed the house boats calmly floating on the water. I had turned a corner in search of Beach 11 and unexpectedly come face to face with a tiny town, isolated on the waters.
I'm not a frequent visitor of Presque Isle, and I'd never considered entering the park unless it were at least 70 degrees outside. Prior to this assignment, I hadn't realized the vast size of the park. For instance, I was surprised that the beaches went up to 11 in number. Beach 11 was difficult to find, mainly because it looked so dingy that I passed it several times. However, I did take my favorite picture of the trip there. I love to take pictures with my digital camera, but I'm no photographer. I just don't possess the patience or artistic abilities. So, I was pleased with how well this picture turned out.
This is the view from the opposite end of Beach 11. It had considerably less ice than Beach 10 and much more debris. However, oddly enough, Beach 10 did house a couple tires. On the way to Presque Isle, we took a detour that ultimately ended up getting us lost. Coincidentally, I think the houses across from Beach 11 were precisely where we ended up driving aimlessly.
Driving from potential photo sight to sight, I passed a few runners and people walking their dogs (though none of this is obvious in the photo as I snapped an empty trail on the way out). Their renewal of outdoor activities and the seeming enthusiasm of their pets solidified the fact that spring had arrived, despite the light snowfall we received earlier in the afternoon. This assignment was a great opportunity to admire the little-known natural beauty located only a few miles from campus and appreciate Presque Isle for something other than its warm sand and social aspects during the hot summers.
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