Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore-8pics

[Dbl]

A quick whirlwind 3 day trip through Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin on college visits for my daughter resulted in a fast side trip to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Located on the south shore of Lake Michigan and just east of Gary, Indiana.

Home of Mt. Baldy, rising 123 feet tall and the home of the largest "living" dune that marram grass and cottonwood trees cannot hold in place. This giant mound of sand actually moves south at a rate of four to five feet each year, burying all the trees in its path.

All taken late afternoon with overcast skies. Shot with Canon MarkIIN and 17-40L or 70-200/2.8 at ISO's ranging from 400 to 1250. All shot in manual mode.

#1 Looking east at Mt. Baldy

#2 An idea of size, note the people to the right for scale.

#3 Looking North up Lake Michigan.

#4 My daughter "skiing" down the dune. Had to have a "sports" shot

#5 People enjoying the shoreline looking back toward Chicago.

#6 Dunes

#7 Sand and Grass

#8 Shorebird tracks

Hope you enjoyed a look at a little known National Park just a days drive away!

[finnbay]

Nice shots, Dan! Like #5 the best with #7 close behind.

[MN Shutterbug]

My fave is #6. It looks like you shot this right after a sandstorm.

[Steve Foss]

I like 'em all. My faves are the B&W.

[mcary]

All very nice. I really like #6. Beautiful shot.

[Dbl]

Thanks all, I almost didn't post #6, wasn't to sure about it.

[buzzsaw]

Dan, these are terrific! You do it all...sports, wildlife and lansdscapes!

[Dbl]

Thanks Buzz!

[hendenhook]

I like #5 also the mood created by the sky works for me.