Rick Stringer Photography

“The Weight of Evening” — The setting sun slips beneath layers of clouds over Boardman Lake in Traverse City, Michigan. Rendered in black and white, the scene emphasizes the dramatic textures of the evening sky and the quiet reflection of the fading light across the water.

The Weight of Evening by Rick Stringer The Weight of Evening by Rick Stringer

“Where Storm Meets Morning” — An approaching storm crosses Bear Lake in northern Michigan as the first light of sunrise illuminates the horizon. Cool blues and grays of rain-filled clouds contrast with warm reflections of gold, orange, and pink across the calm water.

Where Storm Meets Morning by Rick Stringer Where Storm Meets Morning by Rick Stringer

“Window Watcher” — A tuxedo cat pauses at a sunlit window, completely focused on the world beyond the glass. The black-and-white treatment emphasizes the contrast between shadow and light, while delicate whiskers catch the morning glow. A quiet moment of curiosity, patience, and instinct.

Window Watcher by Rick Stringer Window Watcher by Rick Stringer

“Standing Alone” — A solitary yellow bloom rises above the surrounding foliage, catching the morning light while the world behind it fades into soft shapes and shadows.
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“Cycles of Summer” — A butterfly rests on a weathered brewery barrel with a vintage bicycle softly blurred in the background at Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City, Michigan.

Cycles of Summer by Rick Stringer Cycles of Summer by Rick Stringer

“Detroit Steel” — A classic Camaro portrait celebrating the power, style, and heritage of Detroit’s automotive legacy.

Detroit Steel by Rick Stringer Detroit Steel by Rick Stringer

“Where Light Lingers” — Sunset colors linger over Boardman Lake in Traverse City, Michigan, as dramatic clouds and shimmering reflections create a peaceful twilight landscape.

Where Light Lingers by Rick Stringer Where Light Lingers by Rick Stringer

“Waiting for the Wind” — A dandelion seed head glows against a dark background, its delicate structure illuminated in black and white. Suspended in a quiet moment before dispersal, it stands as a reminder of nature’s patience and the journeys yet to begin.

Waiting for the Wind by Rick Stringer Waiting for the Wind by Rick Stringer

“Daybreak Over the Bay” — Sunrise over Grand Traverse Bay from Clinch Park Marina in Traverse City, Michigan, with dramatic clouds and calm morning reflections.

Daybreak Over the Bay by Rick Stringer Daybreak Over the Bay by Rick Stringer