The North Shore, BWCA, Superior National Forest and points beyond…
January
Winter is in full swing and the thermometer has really shown it in recent weeks. Sounds like we are in for a reprieve from the sub-zero and windy conditions for a spell, though! The recent cold has been fantastic for winter photography along the lake and in the woods. Here are a few favorites that you may or may not have seen from recent hikes, drives and trips to The Lake.
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The High Falls on the Pigeon River in Grand Portage State Park. A MUST see in any season, though I prefer the winter ice that forms and the contrast of the snow on the cliff faces. Although, spring melt is a fantastic time to be there… and after a summer rain…A winter hike up to Palisade Head near Silver Bay, MN. Some billion years ago, rhyolitic lava flows formed these impressive formations along Lake Superior.The freighter Walter J McCarthy Jr. passes Schroeder, MN. The ships have been a regular site as the season comes to a close and the final loads are delivered around the Great Lakes. The locks will be closed in just a few days until the ice lets up in March.
I came across a the remnants of an otter party! These playful critters love to run and slide in the snow and on the ice. They had made a hole near a spring and appeared to have had a great time sliding and slipping!Winter moose!!!! I have been happy to catch up with a group of moose quite often over the past few months. Glad to report that I am still seeing a few of them out and about. I hope you get to see one of these fantastic animals on your next visit to the North Shore.And finally, the Full Wolf Moon rising through the sea smoke on a VERY frigid January evening. Put a Lake Superior moon rise on your bucket list! I try not to miss one when I am around The Lake at the right time. There is a great moon/sun app called The Photographer’s Ephemeris that I would highly recommend to any sky-watcher.
This year I will keep you updated on the changing seasons and the changing light with frequent posts, so stay tuned! 🙂
Rockne R. Waite (Little Canada, Minnesota with daughter Jessi) He’s a brother of mine and he posted your photo of the Mesabi Miner on my facebook timeline so I came here to see more of your incredible work. Your photography is amazing. I’m going to share the link with our daughter who lives in Red Bluff, California.
Thomas J. Spence Images 
Love seeing your photos.
You have certainly been blessed with a gift of photography
Rockne R. Waite (Little Canada, Minnesota with daughter Jessi) He’s a brother of mine and he posted your photo of the Mesabi Miner on my facebook timeline so I came here to see more of your incredible work. Your photography is amazing. I’m going to share the link with our daughter who lives in Red Bluff, California.
Thanks so much, Mona!!