Friday, September 30, 2022

Fall colors and frosty meadow


 









The other night the temp got pretty cold, down to about 25 degrees. The next morning there was quite a bit of frost in some areas. This meadow with a thick layer of frost looked particularly beautiful with the fall colors in the foreground. 

Road to the Stars


 









I can't imagine ever getting tired of the stars. I am endlessly fascinated by them. Every time I look up at night I am reminded of how awesome the universe is. 

It's pretty easy to get caught up in the everyday grind that is "normal" life. I think we all need something that reminds us of what's really important. For me, that something is the night sky. When I'm gazing up at the stars, everything else just melts away. And I'm reminded that what really matters is this moment, right here and right now. You live where you are. 

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Forest Details


 













A couple of interesting things we found yesterday morning while out wandering around in the woods.  Maple tree reflections and a beaver-chewed ash tree on a local lake. 



Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Aurora Surprise


 










A nice little showing of northern lights last night with some interesting colors. Windy and cold conditions, but beautiful as always!

Sunday, September 25, 2022

September Star Trails

 











95 minute exposure of the northern night sky on September 6, 2022. 

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Floating Feather


 









I saw this the last time I was out canoeing. Never saw the bird that dropped it, but was intrigued by this and several others that were drifting down the river. The abstract feel of it mesmerized me. 

Saturday, September 10, 2022

September Sunrise over Lake Superior


 









It's been a while since I've gotten out early enough to photograph a sunrise.  I picked a good morning to go out because the sunrise on this day certainly didn't disappoint!  I was excited when I saw that I captured a gull flying through the frame after the sun had risen above the clouds. I need to get up early more often... Lake Superior sunrises are amazing.