Michigan Revealed: Exploring the Mitten's Thumb (Photographer's America)

Showcases the profound beauty of the region with vivid images and spotlights hidden locations that are sure to enchant the reader.

Michigan Revealed: Exploring the Mitten’s Thumb showcases the profound beauty of the region with vivid images and spotlights hidden locations that are sure to enchant the reader. Encircled by the sparkling azure waters of Lake Huron with its stunning sunrises and sandy beaches, the Thumb’s southern border goes through bustling cities, such as Port Huron, the Maritime Capital of the Great Lakes, and Flint, shaped by automotive history. Pluck violet lavender blossoms while lolling in a perfumed field. Meander down narrow dirt country roads and inhale the fragrance of fresh cut hay. Wave to the stoic bovines chewing their cud in the emerald pastures. Stroll down the main streets of quaint villages displaying charming wares in their windows bathed in the luminosity of antique lamp posts. Plunge into the invigorating waters of the mighty Lake Huron or kayak on its glassy surface. Or roll into one of the larger cities, seeped in charm and stories from eras past. Michigan Revealed: Exploring the Mitten’s Thumb beckons the reader to hop in their car and take a relaxing drive to one of its many wonders.

Leslie Cieplechowicz is a photographer who developed her craft by working the streets of Detroit as a paramedic and shooting old, historical buildings she found on her runs. Her love of creating unique imagery lead her across the state, then the United States, then globally, where she currently finished shooting in the country of Georgia, documenting its lively culture, diverse people, and vast expanse of classical, ornate architecture from its Soviet era. She currently works as an instructor after leaving the road and spreads her love of photography to her students.