The stars were amazing last night! So was the light pollution from the south shore of Lake Superior. For some reason, last night cities on the south shore of the lake were casting a very bright glow on the horizon. The glow was bright enough to easily see with the naked eye. I don't think I've ever seen these lights show up so prominently. I kind of like the effect it adds to this photo though.
I saw this cute little squirrel perched in the perfect spot for a photo while I was out on my last bike ride.
Longing for another day like this... one of the best winter biking days I've experienced. This was during last week's warm spell. The temp was about 40 degrees, the trail was nice and firm and the sky was beautiful!
I got out with my Nikon D750 for a couple of hours last night to make some night sky images, something I've been slacking on the past couple of months. It sure felt good to get out and spend some time under the night sky again. On one of my recent bike rides I came across this giant maple tree that had one of the coolest shape I've ever seen! When I first saw it I thought it would make an excellent foreground for some night sky photography. I can't wait to go back to this spot when the northern lights are out!
I think this is my new favorite maple tree. Some of you might remember a few years back I used to frequently photograph a tree that I called the "Ghost Maple". Well, that tree has since fallen and lately on my bike rides I've been discovering several new ones that are just as interesting to photograph. I can see myself coming back to this one time and time again. Trouble is, it's not easy to get to. Which makes it all the more rewarding when I am able to make images of it :-)
Some pretty sweet clouds at sunset last night. No way I could pass up making this photograph!
I went for a 14 mile ride on the Ice Cream Truck today and wow what a beautiful day it was! The ride started late in the afternoon and continued into the first couple of hours of the night. It was so nice out I didn't even need long sleeves or a jacket. I wore a t-shirt under my ski vest and I was plenty warm the entire ride. The clouds were beautiful all day and I took a break in a lovely stand of maple trees to watch the colorful sky as day faded into night. As I watched the light fade from the sky a barred owl called repeatedly in the distance. It sure was a surreal experience!
