We arrived at the end of 2021 and it was as turbulent and fast as a whirlwind.
I pretty much stayed close to home except for a few trips to Lake Superior. This year was very different compared to 2020 - I had less photo opportunities and also didn't feel as inspired. The most exciting event of the year was when a 7 week old puppy joined my family in August. His name is Shanti and he is 6 months old by now. He kept me busy and it wasn't easy going on a photo shoot with a puppy in tow. He is a happy and smart dog and brings a lot of joy into my life.
As I was going through my photos I was surprised that I found so many keepers after all. Instead of trying to limit myself to just 10 or 12 best photos I picked my favorites which I am sharing here in chronological order.
Many of these images I already shared in previous blogs but I hope you will enjoy seeing them again.
I also made a video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Me2-7IzdxjI
Click on the photos for a larger view. And thanks for viewing.
Enjoy and a Happy New Year, Susanne
For a video of my favorite photos of 2021 click on this link: https://youtu.be/Me2-7IzdxjI
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| Lake Superior sunrise in the shape of a heart |
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| A colorful sky at sunset, Two Harbors, Lake Superior. It looked like a painting. |
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| Piles of ice shards with Sand Island at the horizon (near Bayfield, Wisconsin) |
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| Ice shards at sunset |
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| Ice shard at sunset |
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| A frosty winter day at Audie Lake, Blue Hills, Wisconsin |
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| A Barred Owl visited for 10 days straight, in February |
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| One of the coldest mornings (-25F) of the winter, at Split Rock Lighthouse |
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| Sunny winter day at Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota |
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| Blue Hour winter mood along the north shore of Lake Superior - my favorite photo of 2021 |
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| Sunrise at the "Tombolo", north shore of Lake Superior |
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| A fascinating ice creature, north shore of Lake Superior |
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| Winter sunset at Copper Falls State park, Wisconsin |
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| The Northern Lights made an appearance at the spring equinox, in the Blue Hills |
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| Early spring visit at Lost Creek Falls, Wisconsin |
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| Spring fern - so delicate and looks like it is dancing |
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| Perfect reflections of a bog, on a foggy spring day (Audie Lake) |
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| Sunset colors at the Chippewa Flowage, Wisconsin |
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| At a favorite creek after a spring rain |
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| Lost Creek Falls - such an enchanting place, Wisconsin |
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| Lost Creek Falls - such an enchanting place, Wisconsin |
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| A visit at Tettegouche State park in June - most of Lake Superior was hidden in fog |
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| In conversation with the galaxy - an unforgettable night at a very calm Lake Superior |
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| Caribou Falls along the north shore of Lake Superior |
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| Birthday kayak paddle in July - amazing sky and clouds |
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| Kayaking on Audie Lake - serene summer morning |
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| Summer sunset at the Chippewa Flowage |
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| A red sunset at the Chippewa Flowage due to many wildfires |
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| Puppy Shanti - so adorable |
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| Dreamy Echinaceas (Coneflowers) on a late summer morning |
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| Early fall colors at Perch Lake, Blue Hills |
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| Shanti enjoying the view, Chippewa Flowage |
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| Such an adorable puppy face |
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| Shanti exploring, autumn |
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| The Milky Way across a lake near Finland, Minnesota |
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| Autumn morning at a lake in Minnesota |
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| Autumn morning at a lake in Minnesota |
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| Orange colored sky at dawn, Lake Superior |
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| Sunrise at Lake Superior, Temperance River State park, MN |
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| Temperance River gorge, autumn |
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| View from Palisade Head on a moody autumn day |
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| Fall drive through the Blue Hills |
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| Thunderheads in October - illuminated by the setting sun |
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| Late autumn forest |
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| Snake Pit Falls at Amnicon Falls State park, Wisconsin |
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| Rural Wisconsin landscape in late autumn |
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| The ever changing moods at the north shore of Lake Superior |
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| Snow and ice at Gooseberry Falls, Minnesota |
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| Snow covered grass seed head - simplicity |
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| After 15 inches of snow, near Bruce, Wisconsin |
