Drew Smith
Benzie County
Drew Smith is an award-winning photographer experienced in nature, wildlife, travel, event, location, and fine art impressionistic photography. His images have been published by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA), National Wildlife Federation (NWF), and the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), among others, and he recently completed assignments for National Parks and Traverse magazines.
Drew also has extensive editorial experience, having served as Executive Editor of Nature’s Best Photography magazine. Drew has deep ties to Michigan; his family has summered “Up North” for generations on Walloon Lake, near Petoskey. Drew completed his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment, including two summers at the UM Biological Station, near Pellston, further strengthening his love of the state and its amazing natural bounty.
Drew is excited to compete in the Pure Michigan competition and looks forward to making some great images in Benzie County!
Website: www.drewsmithphoto.com
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- A Splash of Spring – Young boys splash around having fun at Frankfort Beach with the Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse in the background
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- Art in Focus – Statue at the Michigan Legacy Art Park
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- Betsie's Boquet – Lilacs in bloom at the Point Betsie Lighthouse
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- Camper's-Eye View – View from camp, Platte River Campsite, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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- Catch of the Day – Fisherman with Chinook (a/k/a King) Salmon, Lake Michigan
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- Catching a Ride – A Common Loon (Gavia immer) with two several-day-old chicks, Pearl Lake
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- Chasing the Light – A photographer in action along the boardwalk in the Upper Herring Lake Nature Preserve
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- Cherry Blossoms – Cherry trees in bloom in Southern Benzie County
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- Crystal Lake at Dawn – Swimming platform on Crystal Lake at Dawn, Chimney Corners Resort
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- Duneside Retreat – The Harbor Lights Resort in Frankfort
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- Fishing the Platte – Fly fishing the Platte River near Platte River Point, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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- Flight of the Eagle – A Bald Eagle in a pine tree near its nest on Pearl Lake
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- Fog over Frankfort – Fog rolling in over Frankfort as seen from across Betsie Bay in Elberta
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- Frankfort in Motion – View of the Garden Theater and traffic along Main Street, Frankfort on a spring evening
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- Golf, Naturally – Golfers enjoy the course and some resident wildlife on the Mountain Ridge Golf Course at Crystal Mountain Resort
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- Mirror Morning – Kayakers enjoy an early morning paddle on a still Loon Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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- Morels by the Handful – A vendor holds wild Morel mushrooms and leeks, Frankfort farmer's market
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- Multitasking – After a long paddle down Lower Herring Lake and through the outlet to Lake Michigan, campers from Camp Lookout enjoy a refreshing dip in a calm Lake Michigan
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- Northern Grill – Great Lakes salmon being smoked in Frankfort
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- Picture Perfect Sunset – Fisherman and sunset-gazers at the Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse
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- Pink Lady – Close-up of a Pink Lady's Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium acaule, a/k/a Moccasin Flower), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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- Pursuit – Charter fishing boat on Lake Michigan
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- Relax in Style – High-heeled shoes on bike, Frankfort Beach
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- Spring in Print – Detail of hand carved printing blocks at Gwen Frostic Prints near Benzonia
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- Stargazers Delight – Star trails and the Milky Way over campfires on Elberta Beach
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- The Grand Finale – A fireworks show for the annual Elberta Solstice Festival, taking place in Waterfront Park (photographed from across Betsie Bay in Frankfort)
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- The Long View – Hikers descend the nearly 500-foot slope of Old Baldy to the shore of Lake Michigan below, Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
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- Tranquil Shores – Shoreline of Lake Michigan at Esch Road Beach near Otter Creek, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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- Wings over Water – View of Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake and Point Betsie fom a Northwest Soaring Club glider
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- X Marks The Spot – Carpet of Large-flowered Trillium at Pete's Woods, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve
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