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In northern Michigan there’s a twenty mile stretch of meandering two lane road from Harbor Springs to Cross Village. This incredible section of Highway 119 is called the 'Tunnel of Trees'- it serpentines along the top of a dune, punctuated by hairpin turns and roller coaster dips. Periodically the trees give way to a clearing that acts as a stage to present a show of lush cool season grasses and wildflowers. In early Spring the main actor is the glorious trillium flower.

James Rasmusson is a resident of Holland Michigan who has been creating fine art photographs since the early 80�s. Jim�s photo-art is best known for themes that express the drama and majesty of nature. �I like to underscore the abstract and tease the mind. I am ever alert for juxtapositions that express irony, absurdity, and poignancy. I want people to feel both tension and resolution in my compositions.� Specializing in scenes from the Great Lakes region, the artist�s portfolios also include the Ozarks, Arizona and California, the Florida Keys, River Rouge, Chicago, �Suspended Amusements�, Nightscapes, Winterscapes, Ontario, and the Caribbean. The award-winning photographer�s work has appeared in many publications as...