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  • Tettegouche State Park, Silver Bay, MN
    Tettegouche Park Aspens_P1060092.JPG
  • Newly opened flowers are often pink, turning blue as they mature.  At Carley State Park.
    Virginia Bluebells_IMG5638.JPG
  • In the wild, these flowers mostly appear on isolated stalks. Finding this large group was a treat. At Carley State Park.
    Dutchmans Breeches_IMG5623.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
  • 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
  • Wolf Creek Falls in Banning State Park is a mandatory hike and photograph location for park visitors. By visiting just before sundown, it is possible to avoid the crowds and catch some soft, evening light.
    Wolf Creek Falls 2019-08-17 10-29-04...JPG
  • Jay Cooke State Park
    Folded Slate_IMG1585.JPG
  • Only the False Rue Anemones have flowers today. Over the course of a season, every plant here will produce its flower in turn.  At Carely State Park.
    They All Grow Together.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
  • These delicate flowers are no more than a quarter inch long. They quiver at the slightest movement of air. At Carley State Park.
    Early Meadow Rue_IMG5692-2.JPG
  • Minneopa State Park, Mankato MN
    Minneopa Falls 2_IMG2797.JPG
  • One of my favorit outings is a spring wildflower triip to southeastern Minnesota. At Nerstrand Big Woods State Park,
    Trout Lily_IMG2700.JPG
  • At Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.  Probably the best known, most visited hidden falls in the country.  But when I am there I try to capture its mood of the hour anyway.
    Hidden Falls Close up _IMG2797.JPG
  • Early spring at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Wild Geranium_IMG2708.JPG
  • Early spring at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Virginia Spring Beauty_IMG5190.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
  • A trail on the shore of Lake Superior in Cascade River State Park. The old cedars have seen some things in their time!
    A Walk Among The Elders_IMG5731-2.JPG
  • The St. Louis River was running high due to heavy rains. Dam gates were opened to lower the reservoirs. High water and a red sky created a dramatic scene at the Swinging Bridge in Jay Cooke State Park.
    Jay Cooke Sunset 2_IMG7329.JPG
  • A trail on the shore of Lake Superior in Cascade River State Park. The old cedars have seen some things in their time!
    Walking Among The Elders_IMG5731-2.JPG
  • The old cedar holds fast to the rocks. Tettegouche State Park, on the Baptism River.
    Along the Baptism River_P1060078.JPG
  • A spring visit to Nerstrand Big Woods State Park always yields an assortment of spring wildflowers. Being a couple of weeks later this year than last, I caught some flowers in the later stages of development.
    Sharp Lobed Hepatica_IMG9074.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
  • 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
  • A spring visit to Nerstrand Big Woods State Park always yields an assortment of spring wildflowers. Being a couple of weeks later this year than last, I caught some flowers in the later stages of development.
    Jack in the Pulpit_IMG9044.JPG
  • On the St. Croix River at Wild River State Park.  High water covers the sand beaches as it utilizes the full channel from bank to bank.
    Wild River Dawn_IMG7086.JPG
  • Maple leaves are glowing with early morning sunlight. A raft of barges drives through the scene. At Frontenac State Park.
    Sunrise Maple_IMG9959-2.JPG
  • A spring visit to Nerstrand Big Woods State Park always yields an assortment of spring wildflowers. Being a couple of weeks later this year than last, I caught some flowers in the later stages of development.
    Wood Anemone 2020-05-16 17-32-17 (B,...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
  • This restored prairie in Wild River State Park offers a beautiful sunset view. With native grasses up to six feet tall, one can get a sense of how the prairie appeared to the first white settlers.  Soon after sunset, rays from below the horizon often light up the underside of higher clouds.
    Ten Minutes After Sundown_IMG7060.JPG
  • Patterns in the sand change by the minute.  These larger depressions developed in the windshadow of this cluster of plants.
    Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park_IMG...JPG
  • Where the Gooseberry River flows into Lake Superior. The best sunrise of the week combined with wave action from yesterday's wind, created this beautiful scene.
    October Sunrise at Gooseberry River_...JPG
  • These popular falls are  usually crowded with tourists. By arriving before sunrise, I enjoyed some solitude on this calm, early fall morning.
    Middle Falls at Gooseberry_P1050963-...JPG
  • The St. Louis River was running high due to heavy rains. Gates at the Thomson Dam were opened to lower upstream reservoirs. I hiked the riverbanks looking for patterns of flow in this turbulent, boulder-strewn torrent.  Slow exposures reveal patterns that are not easily visible in real time.
    Flood Stage, Jay Cooke State Park_IM...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
  • Sunrise is overrated.  In the hour preceding sunrise, colors are more intense. This view includes the "stack" of standing rock with Shovel point behind it.
    Dawn at Tettegouche State Park_IMG32...JPG
  • Just a short walk from my campsite is a granite shelf that was scraped clean at the end of the last ice age. This rugged shoreline stands in contrast to the ethereal lightness of a sky full of stars.
    Starry Night at Gooseberry.JPG
  • On the floating bog, among the pitcher plants, are these tiny, carnivorous sundews. Only a couple inches across, droplets on their tiny flowers entice insects to become entangled and devoured.
    Sundew Plant_2018-07-31 09-39-46 (B,...JPG
  • This group of tiny mushrooms is less than two inches wide. A 100mm macro lens brings exquisite detail into view.
    Mushroom Colony_Helicon 2018-08-02 1...JPG
  • Before sunrise. Too cloudy to see the sun yet light enough to show some color.  Wind from an approaching low pressure system was creating waves. This long exposure shows that the only thing not moving is the rock.
    Sea Stack on Big Bay Point_IMG8439-E...JPG
  • This is a classic North Shore overlook for good reason. The view extends northeasterly toward Shovel Point and the Sawtooth Mountains beyond.  Step carefully toward the edge for this view.
    Early Fall at Palisade Head_IMG7235-...JPG
  • Star trails, with an old oak, and a roaring campfire
    Old Oak and Star Trails_IMG2618.JPG
  • A late September evening with clear skies.  The Milky Way center will set within the hour. Jupiter on the right casts a bright reflection on Lake Superior.
    Milky Way at Split Rock Lighthouse _...JPG
  • bright stars with an old oak over a roaring campfire
    Old Oak in Firelight_IMG2569-AI mono.JPG
  • The St. Louis River was running high due to heavy rains. Dam gates were opened to lower the reservoirs. I hiked the riverbanks looking for patterns of flow in this turbulent, boulder-strewn torrent.  Slow exposures reveal patterns that are not easily visible in real time.
    Flood Stage Series 7_IMG7434-Edit-Ed...JPG
  • There is a floating bog in Big Bay Lagoon where these carnivorous Pitcher Plants thrive. A thick bed of sphagnum moss is all that stands between the surface and water below.
    Pitcher Plant on Sphagnum Moss_Helic...JPG
  • The comet was noticeably fainter this night. As it moves away from earth and the moon lights up the evening sky, the comet will no longer be visible. At Bearhead Lake's dark skies the view was outstanding.
    Farewell NEOWISE_IMG9533.JPG
  • The northern tip of Devil's Island is the northernmost point of Wisconsin. These sea caves were created by tens of thousands of years of  wave action on its sandstone shores.
    Devil's Island Sea Caves_IMG8926.JPG
  • Three Red Pines on Madeline Island are lit by the golden glow of the just-risen sun.
    Big Bay Trio_IMG8269-HDR.JPG
  • The berries will be bright red, and tart.  They make good jelly, and are a favorite late fall food for the birds.
    High Bush Cranberry_1090592.JPG
  • Before sunrise. Too cloudy to see the sun and light enough to show some color.  Wind from an approaching low pressure system was creating wave. This long exposure shows that the only thing not moving is the rock.
    Sea Stack on Big Bay Point_IMG8439-E...JPG
  • A pre-sunrise glow reveals these primitive shapes on the Big Bay Lagoon
    Silhouettes of Time _IMG8327-HDR.JPG
  • I had previously photographed this barn in the subdued colors of spring. On this return visit, I found it surrounded with spectacular fall color. A calm morning to give a clear reflection was a bonus.
    Red Wing Barn_IMG9915-2.JPG
  • A solitary branch of colorful leaves hangs against a dark background, backlit by the rising sun.
    Maple Leaves in the Morning Light_IM...JPG
  • The St. Louis River was running high due to heavy rains. Dam gates were opened to lower the reservoirs. I hiked the riverbanks looking for patterns of flow in this turbulent, boulder-strewn torrent.  I used slow exposures to reveal patterns in the flow that are not easily visible in real time.
    Flood Stage Series 7_IMG7434.JPG
  • It is hard to know how old these cedars are, but they have survived many trials.
    Survivors_IMG6075-Edit.JPG
  • This small clump of mushrooms is no more than a few inches across.  Multiple images at slightly different focus points were taken with a 50mm macro lens and processed in Helicon focus to yield a sharp view from front to back.
    Small and Delicate 2018-06-12 22-06-...JPG
  • As the glow on the aspens below began to dim, the sun turned golden and clouds were illuminated. The party continued until after sunset.
    Carlton Peak Sunset_IMG6346.JPG
  • Just a short time after sunrise, the taller grasses in this field were illuminated, while the colorful, shorter sumac and other plants remained in the shade. The grasses are blurred by a slow shutter on this breezy morning, futher setting them apart.
    Sun Kissed Prairie Grasses_IMG9937-2.JPG
  • Walking by this hillside, I was struck by the juxtaposition of this old Bur Oak and the younger Red Oaks on the hilltop. Nothing is forever, but this old oak has lasted a long time.
    Old Oak on the Prairie_IMG9995-2.JPG
  • At Gooseberry Falls State Park, the grand Middle Falls get most of the attention. Just a short walk downstream, this intimate view is available for a close-up.
    Lower Falls, Gooseberry River_IMG979...JPG
  • This is at a Utah State Park not far from Monument Valley. The San Juan River twists and turns through a meander, flowing a distance of over six miles while advancing one and a half miles west on its way to Lake Powell. You can see the results of 300 million years of geological activity, where the River winds and carves its way through the desert 1,000 feet below. For five bucks a carload you can park and walk over to the a rail that keeps you from falling the 1000 feet into the river, while you take your pictures. This is a panorama stitched from several shots.
    The Goosenecks 2.JPG
  • The Civilian Conservation Corps was formed during the Great Depression to put working men back to work. Skiled stonemasons constructed many of the buildings in Gooseberry Falls State Park. They also built these picnic tables!
    CCC Picnic Table_1090632.JPG
  • I walked up from the parking lot at Fort Snelling State Park and followed a trail to a spot beneath the landing lights. I photographed several aircraft coming over, but this one was directly over the landing lights and the sun was just right.  Then the deputy walked in and told me I had to leave. I said "Yes, Sir!"  I had my shot.
    Sunset Landing at MSP_IGP0417-Edit.JPG
  • Growing on the basalt at Gooseberry Falls State Park. These little gems don't look like much until you get up close.
    Longleaf Summer Bluet_1090629.JPG
  • Needles Highway, Custer State Park
    Cathedral Spires_IMG5902-Enhanced-NR.JPG
  • A view from Lost Dutchman State Park on the edge of the Superstition Wilderness
    Superstition Mountain_1060609 Edit 3.JPG
  • Needles Highway, Custer State Park
    Through The Needles Eye_IMG5916-Edit.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
  • This standout clone of aspens is in Custer State Park, Black Hills, SD
    Fall Color Fun_IGP3080.JPG
  • This unusual Hepatica is a bicolor mix. They come in several colors, most often blue or white. This clump has a mixture of color, plus more sepals. - 8 and  9, instead of the usual 6.  They were a real eye-catcher.. At Sakatah Lake State Park.
    Sharp Lobed Hepatica Group_IMG4073.JPG
  • Custer State Park, South Dakota
    Big Dipper, Needles Highway_IMG5909.JPG
  • Jay Cooke State Park
    Yellow Ladyslippers 2019-06-25 11-18...JPG
  • Dutchmans Breeches in the wild are small. These are no more than 1/3 inch wide. I don't see many pink ones. Most are white.  At Sakatah Lake State Park.
    Dutchmans Breeches.JPG
  • These rich blue hepatica were found at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.
    Round Lobed Hepatical_IMG4029.JPG
  • Needles Highway, Custer State Park, South Dakota
    The Needles_IGP3093.JPG
  • Downtown St. Paul gives off a beautiful glow. This view from Mounds Park is the only place where you can see the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis in the same frame. And one of the rare occasions when Minneapolis takes a back seat to St. Paul! The First Bank "1" is ice blue this week to recognize the state high school hockey tournaments occurring in St. Paul. This panorama is a composite of six photos.
    Two Cities_IMG1015-Pano.JPG
  • Downtown St. Paul gives off a beautiful glow. This view from Mounds Park is the only place where you can see the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis in the same frame. And one of the rare occasions when Minneapolis takes a back seat to St. Paul! The First Bank "1" is ice blue this week to recognize the state high school hockey tournaments occurring in St. Paul.
    St. Paul Golden Glow_IMG1015-Pano-2.JPG
  • Downtown St. Paul gives off a beautiful glow. This view from Mounds Park is the only place where you can see the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis in the same frame. And one of the rare occasions when Minneapolis takes a back seat to St. Paul! The First Bank "1" is ice blue this week to recognize the state high school hockey tournaments occurring in St. Paul. This panorama is a composite of three photos
    Two Cities_IMG1015-Pano-3.JPG
  • Lower Falls, Gooseberry State Park m...JPG
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