April New Moon over Lake Superior

 

Since I haven't been able to get out during this month's new moon phase, here is a photo that I made a month ago during April's new moon. It shows the Milky Way over Lake Superior at 3:57 AM. Even though I haven't been sharing much online these days, that doesn't mean I haven't been getting out to enjoy the sky and make some images. My priorities are different nowadays and I'm focusing more on the process of making images than the practice of sharing them online. And its been a very rewarding and fulfilling shift. 

Signs of Spring

 

Seasonal changes are finally well underway here at the northeast tip of Minnesota. This past week we've seen some warmer temperatures and a steady increase in animal sightings of all kinds. The world is waking up again after a long winter and a spring that seemed reluctant to arrive. 

Portals to the Upside Down

 

Channeling one of my favorite shows... these images of thaw patterns in the spring lake ice made me think of the portals or passageways between the Upside Down and the Right Side Up from the Stranger Things series. 

Pelican Layover

A small group of pelicans was hanging out in front of the house this morning. We often see them for very brief periods this time of year as they stop for a quick rest on their way further north. They're always very interesting to see. 

The Milky Way, Lake Superior, and Starlink

 

The Milky Way was awesome over Lake Superior last night. The Starlink satellites... not so much. 

March Forest - Northeast Minnesota

 

Saturday was a beautiful day for a snowshoe hike in the forest. Sunny skies and temps in the upper 20's made for perfect conditions to be outside. The trees looked so cool as they were still blanketed in snow from the winter storm we experienced on Thursday/Friday. 

Dreams of Summer

All this snow, wind and cold weather the past month or so has me daydreaming of warmer days. Of explorations deep in the forest... of wanderings along rivers where lush green foliage drapes the canyon walls. Places where the only thing you'll hear is the sound of the water as it finds its way over and around the rocks that litter the stream bed. I absolutely love winter, but sometimes I long for summer too.