Northern Lights

Auroras sweep through the northern sky. - You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; Heb 1:10

September Skies

September 17 - September Skies - The Milky Way shines over the North Shore of Lake Superior with the lights of Two Harbors in the background. The Milky Way Galaxy is an incredible work of creation and is home to our earth. The galaxy is 150,000 light-years in diameter. Our Solar System resides roughly 27,000 light-years away from the Galactic Center, on the inner edge of one of the spiral-shaped concentrations of gas and dust particles called the Orion Arm. When I look up into the nighttime September skies, the work of God's creation is apparent and humbling. God's Glory: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day, they pour forth speech; night after night, they reveal knowledge. They have no speech; they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. (Ps. 19:1-4)

Summer Splendor - Palisade Head

July 27 - Summer Splendor - Palisade Head near Silver Bay MN on the North Shore of Lake Superior is a hidden gem for photographing the shoreline of the big lake. The lichen-covered sheer cliffs drop 300 feet into the crystal clear water. You can see Shovel Point at Tettegouche State Park in the distance, a popular spot for rock climbing. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

Amnicon Covered Bridge

Spring Runnoff begins at Amnicon State Park.

Scott Falls

Scott Falls is located just east of AuTrain Michigan. Although, small in size, it is one of the most scenic falls in the Lake Superior Region.

Pot of Gold

July 30 - Pot of Gold - A rainbow highlights a loading grain ship in Superior, Wisconsin, after a passing thunderstorm. Rainbows are a reminder that even after the storms of life, there is still beauty and hope for tomorrow. “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. And we are confident in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we commanded you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4

Placid Lake

August 18 - Early light near Grand Marais breaks the grip of night. Mid-August is a quiet season on Lake Superior, leaving an opening for incredibly restful scenery. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23

Summer Deluge

July 29 - Summer Deluge - Gooseberry Falls Heavy rains bring significant flows to Gooseberry Falls during a late July storm. Standing on the river bank and hearing and feeling the power of water as it rushed down the Gooseberry River is truly a sight to behold. “But let justice roll down like waters And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24

Tettegouche State Park

September 20 - Tettegouche State Park - Tettegouche is one of Minnesota's most beautiful state parks. It features a mile of Lake Superior coast, including the Baptism River mouth, cascades, and falls; four inland lakes; rugged semi-mountainous reliefs; and an undisturbed northern hardwood forest. God's Creation God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:10

Cold Glow

Warm colors a a winter sunrise casts a glow over steam clouds rising from Lake Superior on this -35 below zero morning.

Kingsbury Creek

Blossoms, waterfalls and green once again welcom's summer in the Northland.

Hazy Sunset

The sun sets over Caribou Lake

Horizons

Waves slap the shoreline of Lake Superior.

Fireweed

July 7 - Fireweed - One of the last wildflowers of the season, fireweed blossoms along many roadsides in the Northland. The name 'fireweed' originates from this plant's fantastic ability to quickly grow back into areas burned by fire. In this photo, fireweed embraces the lichen-covered rocks along the shoreline of Lake Superior. Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Luke 12:27

Autumn Reflection

September 23 - Autumn Reflection - With the autumnal equinox now behind us (September 23), the hours of darkness are now more than daylight and the cool nights of late September lead to rapidly changing colors and calm waters. The reflected colors of the ridges along Nine Mile Lake near the Boundary Waters also reflect the beauty of God's creation in the Northland. Thus, nature reveals God in a small way and gives us hope for what lies ahead. Hope in Christ! For now, we see in a mirror dimly but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12

Superior Shores

The setting sun on this hazy September afternoon creates the golden hues of an ending day. Near Grand Marais Mn, on Lake Superior's North Shore, the beauty of God's creation is displayed every day in new and different setting.

Superior Sunrise

Quiet point on Lake Superior

Full Moon at Split Rock

The January Full Moon transits up the horizon on a cold January evening.

Sun Pillar

Ice crystals in the atmosphere create a towering sun pillar as the sun sets. - For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Psalm 36:9

Double Rainbow

July 22 - Rainbows over St. Louis River - Passing showers during July often produce amazing rainbows across the Northland. This double rainbow marched through the skies following a late afternoon thunderstorm. A double rainbow occurs when the light is reflected twice in a separate shower from two different directions. Notice that the second rainbow is slightly higher and fainter in color than the first rainbow and has its colors reversed. The rainbow has always been a sign of hope. So the next time you see a rainbow, remember that God placed it there for you to remember Him. When the rainbow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Genesis 9:16

Moonshine on Gooseberry Falls

Frozen waterfalls at Gooseberry Falls State Park look much different bathed in the moonlight of a January full moon. The evening's quiet is broken only by an occasional owl hoot and the muted bubbling of the Gooseberry river still moving under the ice and snow. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. Daniel 2:22 It is incredible what you see when you go for a walk outside under the light of a full moon.

Moon Watch

The January full-moonrise at Split Rock Lighthouse is an annual event followed by many photographers from around the region. The moon slowly creeps up the backside of the cliff and suddenly appears behind the lighthouse. Here you can see the lineup of photographers hoping the capture that perfect shot. When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained... Psalm 8:3 Thank you, Lord, that your timing is perfect and unchanging, guide us on our journey today..

Clear Ice

Deep Winter in the Northland brings a slumber on the landscape and rest to our soul. This scene along the North Shore of Lake Superior combines extreme cold with a warm sunrise. Water is a fantastic substance that is the only common substance to exist as a solid, liquid, and gas, such as in this image: the solid ice, liquid water, and clouds of sea smoke in the distance. Although water contains no calories or nutrients, it is essential to every living thing on the planet. He causes the vapors to rise from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain; He brings the wind out of His storehouses. Psa 135:7 God's gift of water represents His provision, grace, and love given to us every day. Thankfulness is our daily response. So why do scenes like this seem to calm our souls and drop our blood pressure? The prescription from God to draw us past this scene and into the realm of thinking about Him more and ourselves less. Then He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost. Revelation 21:6

Federal Kushiro

The Federal Kushiro sits at anchor waiting for it's turn to load grain in Duluth.

Northern Lights

Auroras sweep through the northern sky. - You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; Heb 1:10