Friday, November 13, 2020

Late Fall at the Temperance River, Minnesota

This is the second half from our short trip to the north shore of Lake Superior at the beginning of November 2020. After the incredible sunset at Split Rock Lighthouse (see previous blog: https://soulcenteredphotography.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-sunset-at-split-rock.html) we spent the night at the Temperance River State park (near Schroeder, MN) and were greeted with another spectacular sunrise the following morning. 
After that we spent a few hours hiking along the Temperance River and admired the many views looking down in the gorge that the river carved out. 
"One of the most interesting geologic features in the park is the narrow Temperance River gorge with its many waterfalls. The rapidly falling river cut through the soft lava of the river bed. Swirling water carried sand and gravel which wore away the soft lava and created potholes. Over thousands of years, these potholes were dug deeper and wider, eventually connecting and creating the deep, narrow gorge. Nearby, more potholes were left high and dry as the river found its new and present channel." 

Due to the very cold temperatures in October we saw already some ice that had formed along the edges of the waterfalls and in shady crevices. 
On the way home we stopped at Stoney Point right at dusk - it seemed as if the last daylight slipped into the Big Lake, Gitche Gumee (or Gitchi Gumi) - the Ojibwe word for Lake Superior.

As always, thanks for viewing and enjoy!
Susanne

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Dawn - Lake Superior at the Temperance River State park

Dawn - Lake Superior at the Temperance River State park

Sunrise - Lake Superior at the Temperance River State park

Sunrise - Lake Superior at the Temperance River State park

Sunrise - Lake Superior at the Temperance River State park

Temperance River gorge 

Temperance River gorge 

Temperance River with ice

Temperance River with ice

Temperance River with ice

Temperance River with ice

Temperance River with ice

Dusk at Stoney Point

Dusk at Stoney Point with Fish Shack
 

Monday, November 9, 2020

November Sunset at Split Rock Lighthouse State park, Minnesota

I experienced one of the most amazing sunsets along the north shore of Lake Superior. We took a short trip up north to get away from all the US election drama. We arrived at Split Rock Lighthouse an hour before sunset, on November 2nd, 2020. The following photos were taken within that hour and are documenting the change in color and mood. Right around sunset the colors intensified and it looked like the sky was on fire. Everything seemed to be bathed in a blue/pink/violet light. 
These photos look like they are over saturated but they really aren't.

As always, thanks for viewing and enjoy!
Susanne

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