Love These Beautiful Mornings

Although it was only three degrees above zero, I was warmed by the beauty and warmth of the rising sun over Lake Superior.

Four Variations of the February Snow Moon

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The full “Snow Moon” rising over Lake Superior, February 5th, Duluth, Minnesota.

Walking The Dog

As the sun sets in the west, two friends enjoy a colorful evening walk on the harbor ice.

Frostbite Photography!

Fortunately I did not get frostbite while capturing this sunrise at nine degrees. Which would seem warm after our recent cold snap with temps hitting 20+ below zero.

That’s not calm water reflecting the lighthouse, it’s ice.

John Beargrease Snow Pup Races

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I don’t usually do event or sports photography anymore but, this sounded like a fun way to spend an afternoon. On the weekend prior to the adult Beargrease sled dog race up the north shore of Minnesota, there is a … Continue reading →

Setting The Scene

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Living in northern Minnesota means having to live through often harsh winters. However, having spent nearly thirty years working outdoors combined with a lifetime of playing outdoors, I choose to embrace the challenge of winter. Rather than staying home hunkered … Continue reading →

2022 #OptOutside Jay Cooke State Park

Once again I chose to skip the mayhem of Black Friday shopping and join the many who prefer to spend time outdoors rather than in lines at the mall. This year I was accompanied by family and friends at Jay Cooke State Park, which, like all Minnesota state Parks, was open to the public for free admission on Black Friday.

Here are a few of the images from the day.

#OptOutside

Twisted and Gnarly

Trees that grow on rocky ground twist and wind their way to find places to anchor themselves. Also, being alongside a river makes it important to be able to hold on during high water.

Along the shore of the Gooseberry River at Gooseberry Falls State Park.

A View from Tischer Creek

Glensheen Mansion is located in Duluth, Minnesota on the shore of Lake Superior and is available for tours throughout the year. Our local camera club is invited a few times each year to access the grounds and share our photos with the public.

Remembering

Each year on November 10th, a ceremony is held at the Split Rock Lighthouse on the north shore of Lake Superior to commemorate the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Normally, the light is not on during the year, however, a couple of times it gets turned on for special events.

Split Rock Lighthouse