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  • Quartzite Falls and sugar maple branch, autumn; ©markscarlson.com_resize
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  • Single lake reed with autumn color reflections; ©markscarlson.com_resize
  • D.H. Day barns, first light; ©markscarlson.com_resize
  • Lake Lily, autumn; ©markscarlson.com_resize
  • Dune Grasses, Pyramid Dune; ©markscarlson.com_resize
  • Leaves along wave-line of beach; ©markscarlson.com_resize
  • Tundra Swan swimming in lake-edge lily pads; ©markscarlson.com
  • Quartzite Falls and sugar maple branch, autumn; ©markscarlson.com_resize
  • Section of U.P. forest, autumn; ©markscarlson.com_resize
  • Photographing sunset over Sleeping Bear Bay; ©markscarlson.com_resize
  • Single lake reed with autumn color reflections; ©markscarlson.com_resize

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Experience a Nature Photography Ecotour

Explore inspiring and scenic Great Lakes natural locations and natural eco-systems. Capture stunning images…with your own camera right from the start! All photographers are welcome regardless of skill or experience!

Take advantage of over 50+ years of combined nature photography experience with naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson, and digital photography expert, Bob Gzresiak.

  • Learn fundamental photography skills - capture well-composed images in the field, minimizing computer editing!
  • Learn in-depth camera features and operation...with your own camera
  • Enjoy expert group instruction while in the field
  • Experience unique habitats and delicate eco-systems as you photograph wildflowers, wildlife, scenic vistas and historic structures.
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DeVries Nature Eco-Photo Excursion

Sugar Maple trees with fallen leaves, autumn ©markscarlson.com | Great Lakes Photo Tours

October 26, 2013. Photographers will delight in the 136-acre nature conservancy with rich farmland, forest, restored prairie and floodplain. Nature enthusiasts often hike the four miles of trails along the Shiawassee River.

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For-Mar Preserve Eco-Photo Excursion

Loons, ©Mark S. Carlson | Great Lakes Photo Tours

November 2, 2013.With 383 acres of carefully preserved Michigan flora and fauna and one of the state’s finest collections of rare trees, photo and nature enthusiasts won't want to miss this opportunity.

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Leelanau White Eco-Photo Weekend

D.H. Day Barnes, winter; ©markscarlson.com

February 22 & 23, 2014. Discover the magic of winter on the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Capture snow-covered dunes, lakes and forest with a glimmer of a icy sparkle.

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OUR MISSION - Encourage preservation of our natural environment through ecological photography education.

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