Lisa Flaska Erickson Photography

Lisa Flaska Erickson Photography I’m a Northern Michigan photographer in search of natural beauty. I strive to present that beauty in unique and interesting ways.

Enjoy and immerse yourself in my work.

On Labor Day, a tribute to the hands that built Michigan.The Mackinac Bridge didn’t rise from the Straits on its own. It...
09/07/2026

On Labor Day, a tribute to the hands that built Michigan.

The Mackinac Bridge didn’t rise from the Straits on its own. It was built by skilled, hardworking men who took on one of the most challenging and dangerous construction projects of its time.

This monument to the bridge workers, with the Mighty Mac behind him, feels especially meaningful today.

Happy Labor Day to all who build, create, maintain and keep our communities moving. 🇺🇸

And then this happened last night….i got to meet this little darling, a peregrine falcon and the ambassador for North Sk...
09/03/2026

And then this happened last night….i got to meet this little darling, a peregrine falcon and the ambassador for North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. So as you know in some circles the hot topic of late on has been bird rescues and rehabilitation. North Sky Raptor Sanctuary is a wonderful local nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. Located in Grand Traverse County, they also educate our community about these magnificent birds and the importance of protecting them. To learn more or support their work, visit northskyraptor.org. *tap photo to enjoy all her beautiful feathers

With 60 species worldwide the water lily is a wonder. Individual blooms last about 4 days before closing and sinking ben...
08/31/2026

With 60 species worldwide the water lily is a wonder. Individual blooms last about 4 days before closing and sinking beneath the surface to decompose. With it’s symbiotic architecture it shades the water reducing excessive algae growth and provides safe shelter for aquatic wildlife. In Buddhism it symbolizes enlightenment and rebirth because the clean flowers emerge from dark and murky mud or water. Tomorrow we shall all emerge from this heavy rain, hopefully, enlightened as is the water lily. *please tap photo to get the full experience of this beauty

The colors of summer. Downtown Elk Rapids. Celebrate the warmth and beauty of what remains of summer. Tap photo to see t...
08/27/2026

The colors of summer. Downtown Elk Rapids. Celebrate the warmth and beauty of what remains of summer. Tap photo to see the full picture that was featured in Elk Rapids Patch last week.

One of my favorite things…flowers. A trip to Fennville & its poppy field is a must for anyone who loves flowers. I just ...
08/03/2026

One of my favorite things…flowers. A trip to Fennville & its poppy field is a must for anyone who loves flowers. I just thought I had to see it once, but now am drawn to it annually. It’s 4 acres of pink, red and purple flowers, waving in a gentle breeze, seem to flow endlessly into the horizon. No image can do it justice. So for now, like my photo, imagine endless seas of red billowing poppies and bright blue skies.

It’s been four trips to the Meijer Gardens before mid July to see the works of Dale Chihuly and with every trip I’m yet ...
07/30/2026

It’s been four trips to the Meijer Gardens before mid July to see the works of Dale Chihuly and with every trip I’m yet even more enthralled. On this day the gray skies added more depth and deepened the water color in my images. Colors really pop on a gray day! Don’t be afraid of clouds or gray skies. Embrace them, for without them everyday would just be another day. For those of you who haven’t been this is a view of the 5 story tropical conservancy where in March-April the butterflies soar freely. Outside gardens complimented by the colorful world of Dale Chihuly. Tap photo to enjoy the big picture

A few musings from the Platte River.
07/29/2026

A few musings from the Platte River.

Scenes from a river…nothing spells summer like a trip down the Platte River. It was a colorful trip in many ways. If you...
07/27/2026

Scenes from a river…nothing spells summer like a trip down the Platte River. It was a colorful trip in many ways. If you’re a river person and want to see more chime in and I’ll post more tomorrow.

I round out this week with another smoky sky shot over Traverse City. It all sees like a dream now that it’s gone. It re...
07/25/2026

I round out this week with another smoky sky shot over Traverse City. It all sees like a dream now that it’s gone. It really made for interesting photos though. Enjoy the blue skies today. I’m going kayaking on the Platte. Get out there and don’t take it for granted.

Views from the Senior Center. What a way to get wet and be entertained too! Kudos to the swimmers for enjoying life to i...
07/21/2026

Views from the Senior Center. What a way to get wet and be entertained too! Kudos to the swimmers for enjoying life to it’s fullest. Summertime fun on West Bay. For me it was so fun to capture the Robinson Bay, The State of Michigan & the Manitou, I believe, all in one image.

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