Enjoying the Flow

If not for the swarms of vicious mosquitos, this would have been a very enjoyable location to sit and relax for awhile.

Going With the Flow

A study of fluid motion on the Black River, Pattison State Park, Wisconsin.

Fluid Dynamics

Another visit to the St. Louis River as it flows through Jay Cooke State Park.

Swimming Not Advised

An incredible combination of cold and water, this time on the Temperance River, Temperance River State Park in Minnesota.

Day Eight

The rapids upstream from the bridge.

Is It Unusual?

Or just the usual viewed differently?

Nature does art on the river.

The River

Correction: I have mis-identified the Kettle River as the St. Croix River, sorry for any confusion.

The Kettle River is one of several scenic rivers in Minnesota.  From it’s humble beginnings to where it meets up with the St. Croix River, it offers many miles of boating, fishing and hiking.  The section of the river that runs through Banning State Park has peaceful, calm areas, as seen looking upriver from the access point.  But, as the signs warns, up ahead are challenging rapids.

The Lowry Ave Bridge, Introduction

 

I don’t typically do my posts as a series, but I will break with tradition in this instance.  I’ve had my eye on this bridge for a couple of years and finally made time to pay it a visit.
The Lowry Ave Bridge crosses the Mississippi River north of downtown Minneapolis, and with it’s more contemporary style, is a departure from many of the older stone and metal bridges that span the river in Minneapolis and St. Paul.  For more history on this bridge:

The Lowry Avenue Bridge is history

Former Lowry Avenue Mississippi River Crossing

I feel that each perspective deserves separate attention and comments.  I will be presenting both color and b/w versions of most of the images, you can decide which you prefer.

What Does The Eye See?

Along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon is an area of softer volcanic rock that has been worn away by the action of water and spinning rocks, creating potholes.  This is a common feature along many rivers, including the St. Croix on the Minnesota and Wisconsin border. The interplay of shape and light tricks the eye into imagining most anything…so what do you see?

Under The Bridge…

…and back again.

The London Road bridge over the Lester River in Duluth, MN.