"Free your mind"

MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2018

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Dreaming of another place, another time, another world. A glorious night sky makes the imagination run wild.

"You've got to let it all go, Neo. Fear... doubt... and disbelief. Free your mind."

-Morpheus in "The Matrix"

Camera: Nikon D750
Lens: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8
Focal Length: 20mm
Exposure Time: 20 seconds
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 8000

"Early Summer Fog, Susie Islands"

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018

Grand Portage, MN

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There has been some pretty spectacular fog already this year over Lake Superior. I captured this scene over the Susie Islands one day on my way to work.

Camera: Sony DSC-RX10M3
Focal Length: 361mm
Exposure Time: 1/1000
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 200

"Surreal Summer Sky"

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018

Hovland, MN

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Saw this on the way to Grand Marais yesterday. Unreal.

Camera: Sony DSC-RX10M3
Focal Length: 24mm
Exposure Time: 1/500
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 200

"Forest Road Paradise"

FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018

Grand Portage State Forest, MN

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So many forest roads... and so little time to explore them all. I love seeing how the character of each road is different from the next. And experiencing them from the seat of the bike is the best way to go. You really appreciate everything along the way.

Camera: Sony DSC-RX10M3
Focal Length: 33mm
Exposure Time: 1/1250
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 200

"Supreme Calm, McFarland Lake"

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018

Grand Portage State Forest, MN

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Taken early last month during the first decent night of northern lights we've experienced in a while. For a long time the lights were not very bright or bold, but the stars sure were! It was so calm that night the reflections on the surface of the lake were surreal.

Camera: Nikon D750
Lens: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8
Focal Length: 14mm
Exposure Time: 30 seconds
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 6400

"Milky Way Moonrise, Chester Lake"

TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018

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A beautiful moonrise under the Milky Way in Grand Portage State Forest, MN.

Camera: Nikon D750
Lens: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Time: 20 seconds
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 3200

"Bulk Carrier 'Olza' in moonlight, Thunder Bay harbour"

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018

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The Liberian bulk carrier "Olza" at anchor in the moonlight in Thunder Bay harbour on Lake Superior. Sure was a beautiful sight to see the moonlight reflections on the water along with the lights from the ship.

Camera: Sony DSC-RX10M3
Focal Length: 599mm
Exposure Time: 5 seconds
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 400

"Transformation"

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018

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Photo of the moon over Trout and Swamp Lakes, taken a week ago today in Grand Portage, MN. A day of monumental change and the realization that some things are not at all what they seem while simultaneously being reminded that there are things we can always count on without fail.

Camera: Sony DSC-RX10M3
Focal Length: 24mm
Exposure Time: 25 seconds
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 800

"Storm clouds over Grand Portage Bay"

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018

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We've had some pretty wicked cool clouds pass over lately. This photo was taken yesterday morning as a storm front moved in over my yard.

Camera: Nikon D750
Lens: Nikon 24-120mm f/4
Focal Length: 24mm
Exposure Time: 1/30
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 200

"Feeding Time"

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018

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Taken at Grand Portage State Park in northeast Minnesota. We've been watching this nest for the past few weeks wondering when we would see signs of the babies being born. Yesterday was the first time we saw them and today I spent some time watching the nest for a while to catch a feeding session and get some good photos. They sure are crazy looking little birds!

Camera: Sony DSC-RX10M3
Focal Length: 600mm
Exposure Time: 1/1000
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400

"Feeding Time"

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018

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Grand Portage State Park, MN

Camera: Sony DSC-RX10M3
Focal Length: 600mm
Exposure Time: 1/1250
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400