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  • Minnesota's Capitol building is home to one of the largest self-supporting domes in the world.
    Minnesota State Capitol Dome_IMG5605.JPG
  • Minnesota's State Capitol building, designed by archictect Cass Gilbert, is one of the Nation's finest. This view, from the front stairway of nearby St. Paul's Cathedral, is a classic view.
    Minnesota State Capitol_IMG8202-Edit.JPG
  • Minnesota's Capitol building is home to one of the largest self-supporting domes in the world.
    Minnesota State Capitol Dome_IMG5601...JPG
  • Even on a sunny afternoon, shade prevails under the canopy of the maple and oak forests of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
    Tree Therapy_1070440.JPG
  • Sitting with this mighty maple at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum made me feel small and temporary.
    In the Presence of Greatness_1070430.JPG
  • One of my favorit outings is a spring wildflower triip to southeastern Minnesota. At Nerstrand Big Woods State Park,
    Trout Lily_IMG2700.JPG
  • Carly State Park near Plainview, MN is well known for its bluebells. In early May the ground is covered with them.
    Virginia Bluebells_IMG2669-2.JPG
  • Water from wave action fills depressions in the rock, much like tidal pools on ocean shorelines. These pools provide a micro environment that supports plants and small sea life.
    Reflecting Pool at Split Rock River_...JPG
  • The story of Hjørdis starts in a backyard near Detroit, Michigan in the early 1970s. Kenneth Woodward, a General Motors machinist and general foreman, bought plans from naval architect Thomas Colvin to build his Gazelle design, a 42’ junk-rigged schooner. Seven years and over 6,000 hours later, Kenneth splashed the boat and named it after his mother: Hjørdis. He and his wife Katey spent the next decade living aboard and sailing Hjørdis off the Florida coast.<br />
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Fast forward to 1997 when Hjørdis was sold and eventually ended up on Lake Superior on the docks of a fledgling folk school. Given the rich history of schooners on Lake Superior, the North House board saw the intriguing possibilities of having a “floating classroom,” and the Hjørdis became a part of North House.
    Hjordis Leaving Grand Marais Harbor_...JPG
  • On November 10th, the Split Rock Lighthouse beacon is lit to commemorate the 1975 sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of its crew of 29 men. On this night, a November snowstorm was in progress. Icy shards of snow scattered the light as it attempted to blast through the air.
    Piercing the Storm_IMG0103.JPG
  • The St. Paul Cathedral with its lights on and dressed in light snow. A quiet, contemplative evening in the city.
    Snowy Cathedral_IMG7831-2.JPG
  • On November 10th, the Split Rock Lighthouse beacon is lit to commemorate the 1975 sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of its crew of 29 men. On this night, a November snowstorm was in progress. Icy shards of snow scattered the light as it attempted to blast through the air.
    Piercing the Storm_IMG0103-3.JPG
  • I have seen many photos of the Headwaters during the day, but very few like this. In July the core of the Milky Way lines up perfectly at this location.
    Headwaters at Midnight copy2_IMG5539...JPG
  • Every year on November 10, lighthouses around the Great Lakes are lit to memorialize the 29 men lost when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in 1975. At the Split Rock Lighthouse Historical Site the names of the dead are read and a bell is tolled, then the lighthouse beacon is lit.  I camped out in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, where I was able to capture this view just a few feet from my campsite.
    Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald_IM...JPG
  • Water from wave action fills depressions in the rock, much like tidal pools on ocean shorelines. These pools provide a micro environment that supports plants and small sea life.
    Reflecting Pool at Split Rock River_...JPG
  • The lighthouse offers a different personality every day. Fall colors under light clouds were this day's gift.
    Split Rock Beauty_P1060136-16x20.JPG
  • On a fall camping weekend at Goosebery Falls State Park, late night rain, wet rocks, and departing clouds joined up to create this beautiful late September sunrise.
    Gooseberry Shore Sunrise_P1050914.JPG
  • On some days, the clouds are just perfect. That is when I drop everything and grab my camera. This view is not far from my home.
    Good Old St. Paul_IMG5555.JPG
  • This is an iconic view of the Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park. At 5:00 AM, the tourists have not yet arrived.
    Dawn at the Headwaters_IMG5469.JPG
  • I was lucky enough to be at the waterfront with a camera on a Grand Marais evening, when this happened! It lingered for half an hour!
    After the Rain at Grand Marais_IMG63...JPG
  • The April full moon is called the Pink Moon.  Moisture in the air and the setting sun behind really  added a pink cast to this moon. Rising among the dense structures of the city,  it was easy to see the moon's motion.
    Pink Moon in St. Paul_IMG8175.JPG
  • Jay Cooke State Park
    Folded Slate_IMG1585.JPG
  • Minneopa State Park, Mankato MN
    Minneopa Falls 2_IMG2797.JPG
  • I had the chance for a guided photo tour in Mystery Cave at Forestville State Park. It was interesting and lots of fun trying to capture the visual features of this attraction.
    Layers of Time_IMG8063.JPG
  • Early spring at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Virginia Spring Beauty_IMG5190.JPG
  • St. Paul, MN
    Rice Park in Lights_IMG1915.JPG
  • The St. Paul Cathedral with its lights on and dressed in light snow. A quiet, contemplative evening in the city.
    Snowy Cathedral_IMG7831-Edit.JPG
  • I had the chance for a guided photo tour in Mystery Cave at Forestville State Park. It was interesting and lots of fun trying to capture the visual features of this attraction.
    Turquoise Lake_IMG8056-HDR.JPG
  • The "Beaver House" has been a landmark in Grand Marais since 1964. After the original owner died, it was closed for a few years. It reopened in 2016 after being acquired from the estate by a son of the original owner. The fisherman's secret is the "Beaver Flick" lure, made and sold right here.
    The Fisherman's Secret_IMG6386.JPG
  • Bloomington, MN holds their Independence Day celebration on July 3rd. Their fireworks show is among the best in the state. And such a scenic setting on Normandale Lake.
    Beginning with a Bang_IMG3751.JPG
  • Probably the best known, so-called Hidden Falls in the state.  For a good reason - it is beautiful. At Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Hidden Falls_IMG2727.JPG
  • Early spring at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Wild Geranium_IMG2708.JPG
  • April brings the Flower Moon, which will be full when it rises tonight. This morning it sets on a clear and warm spring day.
    The Flower Moon Sets 2_IMG7912.JPG
  • This is a view of the state Supreme Court chambers (through the door  ahead).
    State Capitol Interior_IMG5578.JPG
  • The story of Hjørdis starts in a backyard near Detroit, Michigan in the early 1970s. Kenneth Woodward, a General Motors machinist and general foreman, bought plans from naval architect Thomas Colvin to build his Gazelle design, a 42’ junk-rigged schooner. Seven years and over 6,000 hours later, Kenneth splashed the boat and named it after his mother: Hjørdis. He and his wife Katey spent the next decade living aboard and sailing Hjørdis off the Florida coast.<br />
<br />
Fast forward to 1997 when Hjørdis was sold and eventually ended up on Lake Superior on the docks of a fledgling folk school. Given the rich history of schooners on Lake Superior, the North House board saw the intriguing possibilities of having a “floating classroom,” and the Hjørdis became a part of North House.
    Hjordis Leaving Grand Marais Harbor_...JPG
  • In Eagan, MN the fireworks are always good.
    Golden Flower_IMG5433.JPG
  • This little lighthouse on Boom Island in Minneapolis is more decorative than functional. On this early summer evening, the lighthouse is softly illuminated within view of the glow of downtown Minneapolis.
    Lighthouse and the City_IMG8155.JPG
  • Bloomington, MN holds their Independence Day celebration on July 3rd. Their fireworks show is among the best in the state. And such a scenic setting on Normandale Lake.
    Artfully Designed_IMG3770.JPG
  • The blue hour is the last stop before dark. It is a great time for taking pictures like this. Minnesota State Fair.
    Dizzy Drop_1070345.JPG
  • The Minnesota State Fair has a new ride.  Slow, but offers a great view.
    Giant Ferris Wheel_1070341.JPG
  • The Edna G. is a retired tugboat at Two Habors, Minnesota. It remains as a legacy of the days before  ore freighters had bow thrusters - which allow them to maneuver without the aid of a tug.
    Edna G. at Two Harbors _IMG1793.JPG
  • A flower that is uncommon in most of Minnesota. The flower head resembles Bloodroot.
    Twinleaf_IMG7933.JPG
  • This ride at the Minnesota State Fair looks like fun - for other people!
    Air Maxx_1070357.JPG
  • The Dwarf Trout Lily is rare and occurs in only three counties in the world, all of them in southern Minnesota.  This specimen was found in Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.
    Dwarf Trout Lily_IMG2831.JPG
  • The Edna G. is a retired tugboat at Two Habors, Minnesota. It remains as a legacy of the days before iron ore freighters had bow thrusters that allow them to dock without the aid of a tug.
    Edna G. At Sunrise_IMG1793.JPG
  • Two Harbors, Minnesota. This historic train station is now a museum most of the time. In summer, a tourist train from Duluth visits daily.
    Waiting for a Train_IMG1788.JPG
  • The Edna G. is a retired tugboat at Two Habors, Minnesota. It remains as a legacy of the days before  ore freighters had bow thrusters - which allow them to maneuver without the aid of a tug.
    Edna G. at Two Harbors _IMG1793-2.JPG
  • On the Minnesota-South Dakota border. I watched this sunset developing in the rear view mirror. I exited the freeway on a country road, pulled over and watched the scene unfold - taking several shots as the light changed. This is my favorite.
    At the End of the Road_IGP3420-Enhan...JPG
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