I was driving home this evening just as the sun was setting on the horizon behind me. To the east the moon was rising over Lake Superior, just above this impressive bank of clouds. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the pink clouds gave way to a purple sky and the moonlight began to shimmer on the surface of Superior. How could I not stop and make some photographs...
On some days, Isle Royale looks like it's not that far away at all. Yesterday was one of those days. I made these photos on my way to work. The Island hovered above the horizon and certainly appeared to be closer than 20+ miles away. When I drove past the Susie Islands overlook, Rock of Ages lighthouse looked like it was only a couple of miles beyond Big Susie Island, when really its between 13 and 14 miles from Big Susie. Of course, these photos were made with a telephoto lens, which further aids in distant objects appearing closer than they do with the naked eye.
It's been a while since I've come across a good abstract photo. This one was made while driving along a forest road. I came across a drainage that had some frozen water with snow-covered rocks sticking up above the water. It was one of those things that I initially drove right past but then decided to back up to make a photo. I'm glad I did!