Ornamental Ice

Shores of beautiful ice at Brighton Beach, Duluth MN This being one of my first Lensball shots,  I waited and waited for the sun to come to the tip of the ice shard, then realizing it had already… Read More

Tall Ships 2016

You Can’t Hide From The Wide… A quick shot of the masses traversing the Minnesota Slip Bridge during the Tall Ships 2016 Festival in Duluth, MN… I assured her she made the shot. 

Youth

Adventure or Mischief? All the same… they are doing it outdoors.

Budding Artist

“The world is but a canvas to the imagination.” – Henry David Thoreau Ms. Lizzy came over for an evening of art and a movie in the studio with me. It was completely delightful. I remember at her… Read More

Plys With Purpose 2015

  The Arts…. Supporting The Arts Caught my son Josh for this shot a few weeks back preparing for last Friday night’s “Plys With Purpose” event presented by Prøve Gallery and the Gary New Duluth Community Center and Recreation Area…. Read More

Fitger’s by Light

View from Fitger’s. Duluth, MN The extended deck at Fitger’s (standing on for this shot) is one of my favorite spots as it is lovely to sit at the tables for this view of the Fitger’s courtyard, Lake… Read More

Marina Blue

Waterfront Plaza Marina. Duluth, MN An evening shot from the kayak after entering the marina from under the Minnesota Slip Bridge.

Blatnik

John A. Blatnik Bridge The John A. Blatnik Bridge is a bridge over the Saint Louis Bay, a tributary of Lake Superior, between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. This is the view to the south from my parents’… Read More

Red, White & Blue

The Aerial Lift Bridge… USA style. One more shot from the 4th. I think it’s the coolest thing that they came up with lighting the bridge different colors for various events. Someone had their clever hat on…

Happy USA!

South Pier, Canal Park. Duluth, MN Each year I gain just a little bit more with my attempts at capturing the 4th of July fireworks. My habit of surfing the web in a panic for settings 5 min… Read More

Harbor Lights

The Duluth Harbor Cityscape Feeling artsy.

Foxy Bandit

Paddling the kayaks along Park Point an spotted this little foxy bandit and siblings.

Aurora!

My first time out to capture the northern lights last night and had nice visit with these three graduates after I captured them overlooking the city. Off to 3 different colleges in the fall with their whole lives… Read More

Sunset after Paddle

Park Point Sunset after kayaking to the remote graffiti destination.

It’s Clear…

Love is all you need. Kayaked a few miles to find this graffiti in an old abandoned boat house next to an old abandoned light house.

Awesomeness

Awesomeness all around us. Experience it.

Sailboat

What a week. Crazy busy at both work and life. This morning I changed tops and bottoms a few times trying to pull myself together a look… and once I got to work discovered I had parts of two… Read More

The Closing

Sunset on Big Grand Lake. Twig, MN.

Surf’s Up

If only my day job didn’t get in the way of my adventures. Surfers in action off the mouth of the Lester River into Lake Superior.  Looking forward to this upcoming Memorial Day weekend to remember and honor… Read More

Down by the Boardwalk

It sure was a beautiful night to couple up on the shores of Lake Superior. Canal Park, Duluth, MN. 

Seven Bridges Sunset

This depicts a perfect ending to a day that was a bit rough around the edges. Enjoying the sunset along Seven Bridges Road and Amity Creek in Northern Minnesota.

Hazy Daze

Rarely do I get to drive home through the late afternoon sunset haze over the bustle of downtown. I love sunset haze…there is just something old and romantic about it, even in the bitter cold as it is… Read More

Oliver Bridge

Chasing the sunset today through the west side of town ending up at the Oliver Bridge which crosses the St. Louis River between Gary New Duluth and Oliver, Wisconsin. I love this bridge. I had to cross it… Read More

Dreamsicle

Spirit Mountain, Duluth, MN. This shot ended up with deeper dreamsicle colors with the skylight filter.

Rice Point of View

This shot taken yesterday from Rice Point, Duluth, MN USA. I decided to bring in the New Year by getting out for some shots again and it felt good. Something about having a camera in hand… Well wishes… Read More

Beach Bustle

Savoring every last bit of the season. Tourists and locals alike. Canal Park, Duluth, MN.

Sun Pier

After a very dark sky and hard rain, the clouds parted, the sun “pier-ed” through and the people came knowing the season is near an end… and savoring every last bit they could. ~Canal Park, Duluth, MN.

Dream Bike

The birthday girl and her dream bike. Straight from the House of Chaos, my niece Lizzy, all smiles. Ahh… to be six, again.  Happy Easter, Everyone.

Hansel

“Hansel” lead the expedition, with “Gretel” not far behind. What lead them to such intrigue? 

Armory

The gorgeous and nostalgic Duluth Armory building. So much history.

Beached

…wish it were me.

Surfer Girl

This surfer girl spotted riding the waves on Park Point Sunday.

the Mallard

Canal Park where the shore meets the North Pier on Lake Superior.

Right up my alley…

Many opportunities to practice my indoor shooting skills for this bowling extravaganza! Met my sister Jen and her husband Lowell, with Lowell’s family for a night of bowling over the Christmas holiday break.

Cityscape

A view from Park Point. Duluth, MN

The North Pier

…on a snow-less December evening. Duluth, MN

Parade

Christmas City of the North Parade 2011 (slideshow)

Inner Lighthouse

The Inner Lighthouse, South Breakwater, Duluth Harbor.

Tourists

Met Joan and Sara on the Lakewalk… Great people.

Skyline Drive

Took the long road home today. Thinking time. The St. Louis River as it enters the Port of Duluth.

Brotherhood

There is a destiny that makes us brothers, No one goes his way alone; All that we send into the lives of others, Comes back into our own. ~Markham, Edwin on brotherhood

What Lives Within Us

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.           ~Henry David Thoreau Walking along the boardwalk and saw a group of tourists… young… Read More

Blatnik Bridge Sunset

The bayside view from Park Point. Stunning on many an evening.

Ghost Ship

A ship entering the Duluth Harbor and under the Aerial Lift Bridge.

Tranquil Sunrise

End of Summer

It’s that time. Autumn is here.

Lake Avenue

One of my favorite streets. Canal Park, Duluth MN

Waiting

My son Josh. Kind enough to allow me to make him my model for the day.

Graffiti Graveyard

…exploring a hidden world of art and culture.

Old Central

The Historic Old Central High School in Duluth built in 1892, features this 230-foot clock tower, a key attribute to the beautiful panoramic view of the city and overlooking the Duluth harbor from downtown. With this bold structure… Read More