Roadside Attraction

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On my recent trip up the north shore of Lake Superior I passed a home with a most unusual front yard. I had to stop and spend some time exploring and photographing this unique assemblage of objects. It’s mind boggling … Continue reading

Encased In Ice

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Waves lapping at rocks on the shore in freezing temps create interesting effects.

Hollow Rock

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Past Grand Marais in Minnesota is a natural structure just off shore in Lake Superior caller Hollow Rock. I photographed this rock several years ago with the hope of catching the sunrise framed in the hollow of the rock. Sadly, that morning dawned cloudy and I did not get the shot. On this visit, I arrived later in the day, so I enjoyed photographing it in bright sunshine. I do plan to return one day for the sunrise shot.

The Frozen North

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Late November in northern Minnesota means cold air, cold water and ice. But, if one takes a moment and explores the many aspects of ice, you can find new ways of using it for photography. My abstract work is one example of ice at it’s best. This image is a reflection of the trees on the other side of the Pigeon River on the Canadian border. A bit of tweeking, a horizontal flip and it presents a new perspective.

Eighth Annual Opt Outside

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Since 2015, when REI started closing it’s stores on Black Friday, I have taken the idea of going outside on the busy shopping day to enjoy nature. This year I took a road trip up the north shore of Lake … Continue reading

One More Icy Abstract

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The last of the series from the ledge rock at Gooseberry Falls State Park for November. But, I will be back out as soon as conditions are favorable for more ice pattern creations.

Nature’s Abstract Creations

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Each frozen pools presents a unique and original work of art by nature’s process of freezing water. Some may be similar, but no two are ever alike.

Icy Blue #2

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Another from my explorations of the ledge rock at Gooseberry Falls State Park.

Icy Blue #1

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Whether in color or black and white, I love the icy abstract patterns in the pools that freeze on the ledge rock of Lake Superior.

Icy Abstract #2

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Line, shape and texture, nature does a great job of creating art.