White December on the Brule River

One thing I like about this mild winter is that many of the waterways are not yet frozen.  This makes for a nice contrast to a white winter wonderland.  Instead of a completely snow-covered scene you can find areas like this where the dark color of the open water contrasts sharply with the blanket of snow on the surrounding landscape.  This photograph of the Brule River was made from the bridge on Greenwood Lake Road just off the Gunflint Trail.