More from the shore

Here's one more snap from last week on the Lake Superior shore - one of the last photos I took. Things cool off so quickly once the sun disappears, so I snapped a few more and then dashed back to the car to start the warming-up process. I love exploring the patterns of ice and snow on the rocks.

Icy, steamy... Duluth

No matter the season, Duluth and the Lake Superior shore are favorite places to visit. This photo brings it all together: the icy rocks, the steam rising off the water, the lift bridge and smokestacks, and the sunset glow. Happy sigh.

And, this came after some studio time with my good friend, Photographer Travis Melin (I love his work - visit him at www.travismelinimages.com) and a tour up the shore to the Waterfront Gallery for a lovely visit with John and Val. Follow the signs for the "business district" in Two Harbors to find your way to the Waterfront, which hosts some excellent photography. So, yes, many happy sighs...

Cold, cold, cold... but sunny!

I love sunshine and blue sky, especially after days of gray. So despite the cold and lack of proper cold-day attire, I went out, for bits at a time, scanning the landscape, turning my back to the wind every so often, breathing the cold air, pausing for moments, and longer moments, to click the shutter through the stiff, heavy leather mitts, and, oh yes, to revel in the glory of this gift of a day on the shore of Lake Superior.

dark day

deep shades of gray

darkness

but for subtle reflection of the day

Beyond the horizon

Do you know

what's around the corner,

over the hilltop,

beyond the horizon?

Can you be with the not-knowing?

News from Heidi Mae - calendar

Great news! One of Heidi Mae's photographs is included in the 2012 Boundary Waters & Quetico calendar! The January 2012 image of skiers in the snow at the Hegman pictographs was first featured on a Meandering blogpost. Read the original blogpost by clicking here.

This annual calendar is produced by Raven Productions and features photographs from local photographers and those who love the BW, including you-know-who. Purchase the calendar online through their website (click here), find it in local Ely shops, or contact Heidi Mae directly. Yes, she has a few, ready for you!

And, now, with that news out... I'm ready to get back to my regular blogging of photos and words, coming soon!

News from Heidi Mae - Holiday Art Fair

The snow is here and so is the time for Ely's annual NLAA Art and Craft Fair! Local... handmade... creative... gifts from the heart made with love.

5 x 5 Square Greeting Cards

Heidi Mae will have her fine art prints, notecards, and whatever other goodies she can create and fit into her toboggan when she treks on over. And, for the first time, select prints will have special holiday pricing!

NLAA Art & Craft Fair

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

10 am - 4 pm

Community Center, Ely, MN

3 x 5 Notecards

PS. I'm looking forward to seeing you!