Saturday, October 30, 2010

Maple Hill Church


I've been reviewing the archives, and I came across this image of the Maple Hill Church from Fall 2009. I don't remember doing anything different, but it has an unusual "flat" look: colors, texture, even the sky. Maple Hill Church Grand Marais, Minnesota USA Fall 2009
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Devil Track at Dusk


Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
30 October 2010
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Between Seasons


Between Seasons
Maple Hill
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
30 October 2010
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

October Storm

The Grand Marais Breakwall, well on its way to disappearing under the waves.

Storms like this don't come along very often.  They can be destructive, but their power is awesome.


Huge splash patters are dramatic against the drab background of late autumn.
Some of our favorite objects disappear from view momentarily.

Foreground: The Lighthouse; Background: One Powerful Wave.

In the dim light, color disappeared, but that only added to the drama of the storm!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Mostly Leafless Trees


Stark leafless tree trunks reflected on Devil Track Lake
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Rocks and Ice


Lake Superior's waves form ice on the rocks of Artists Point
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Spirit Little Cedar Tree


Last March, our friend Travis invited three other photographers to go to his neighborhood at Grand Portage for a photo shoot. We went to the Spirit Little Cedar Tree before sunrise and captured some great photos. It was cold and sunny, and I really did freeze my fingers that day.
Grand Portage, Minnesota USA
March 2010
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Monday, October 18, 2010

Lingering Leaves


Most of the leaves now lie on the forest floor. However, the non-native French cherry trees in our yard are clinging to their few remaining leaves, adding just a small flash of color right outside our door.
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Friday, October 15, 2010

Evening Mallards


Mama mallard and her five kids skim the lake surface for the last snack of the evening.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010

October 14 Sunset

 
Sky, Clouds, and Waves
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
14 October 2010
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Fall Waves

 
Devil Track Lake
Fall Waves
Grand Marais, Minnsota USA
14 October 2010
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Sunrise at Artists Point

 
We had a groundbreaking ceremony at Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery this morning at 7:30. As I drove to town, the sun rose--a big pink ball on the far horizon of Lake Superior. Just as I got to Grand Marais, the sun ducked behind a cloud bank, then started to reappear!
12 October 2010
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Monday, October 11, 2010

Another Copper Sunset

 
There were no brilliant oranges, golds, and yellows in tonight's sunset. Just copper!
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
11 October 2010
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Gnarly Gnight

 
At dusk, the sun can distort the colors of the day. Hence, Gnarly Gnight!
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
11 October 2010
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Grand Marais Harbor, 11 October

 
I had a 9:00 a.m. meeting at the Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais. I was running on time. When I got to downtown Grand Marais, this was my view of the harbor. I grabbed my camera and tripod from the back seat, snapped this photo, and then went to my meeting.
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Tamarack

 
This is a close-up of one of the tamaracks (also known by the horrible sounding name American larch) in our neighborhood. It has needles like an evergreen, but the needles turn golden and fall off every autumn. They are often the last bit of bright fall color in our area.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Juxtaposition: Birch and Oak

 
Paper Birch and Red Oak
Ancient Birch and Young Oak
White and Red
In Our yard
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Saturday, October 9, 2010

09 October 2010

 
The colorful fall leaves are mostly gone, but Lake Superior still amazes!

 
Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue!
Red Oak and Paper Birch

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Friday, October 8, 2010

Evening, 08 October 2010

 
The Last Fishing Boat This Evening
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
08 October 2010

 
Artsy Red Oak
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
08 October 2010

 
Red Oak
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
08 October 2010
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Abstracts

 
Pollen Trails on Calm Water
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
08 October 2010
 
Pollen Trails on Calm Water
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
08 October 2010
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Mirror Finish

 
Some days, the surface of the lake is so smooth it acts just like a mirror!
Devil Track Lake
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA
08 October 2010
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