Hidden Drop, Petoskey

Tucked into a small roadside park, this narrow waterfall slips quietly over exposed stone before disappearing into rock and shadow below as it meanders toward Lake Michigan nearby. Sunlight filters through late-season foliage, catching the water only briefly as it falls, while layered limestone and scattered boulders anchor the scene in deep time.

The image is less about spectacle than discovery - a moment easily missed by passing traffic, where erosion, gravity, and patience continue their work unnoticed. It is a reminder that even modest landscapes hold their own sense of permanence and calm.