Usually the calmest time of day is near dawn…and it just so happens the sunrise makes for a nice backdrop for a frozen bubble. This one wiggled a little bit early on…with just a hint of wind now and then…but once it froze up, it became quite stable for photographs. The temperature needs to be…
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Eagle Season
Well it took awhile…but we are now in eagle season in the Upper Midwest. It had just be a bit too warm to really get them to congregate around limited open waters but with a recent cold spell with temps near zero…that did the trick. Fishing has been pretty good…sporadic in many locations but certainly…
Frozen Bubbles
When the weather gets cold enough, you can do all sorts of fun things, one of which is to blow bubbles that quickly freeze in the frigid conditions. You have to illuminate the bubble from behind to see the structure but each one is beautiful. By mixing in some corn syrup or glycerin into the…
The North Shore
Lake Superior’s North shore is a tough, battered coastline on the largest of the Great Lakes. On this particular morning, it was a quiet, serene moment that could be enjoyed in peaceful satisfaction. Tomorrow could be completely different, with 30 mph winds, and waves 15 to 20 feet high.
Split Rock Lighthouse
Split Rock Lighthouse was completed in 1910 at the cost of $75,000. Most amazing is how it was constructed…roads didn’t exist back then to this particular location (like they do today) so everything had to be boated in and lifted to the top of the 133 foot cliff by crane.
CPKC Holiday Train 2025
I just got word that the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will come through Muscatine again this year. November 25th, around 7:45 pm. This is a fun event with some great music and it raises money and goods for local food banks. This train is an eye catcher after dark…no doubt about it.
Good Morning – I’m Seeing Things
I woke up early on this morning…early enough to see the sunrise was going to be something out of the ordinary. I see a maple leaf in the clouds…what about you?
Gooseberry Falls
Along the North shore of Lake Superior (MN) you’ll find a lot of interesting stops. Beaches, waterfalls, and enough hiking trails to keep you busy for a lifetime. This is Gooseberry Falls. A great place to sit and relax and just enjoy the sound of the water. We found out this is a pretty popular…
Tonight In Iowa
In looking over some recent images, I came to realize that there were a few good aurora events that I never posted on here…this one is from September 30th, 2025. Some of these shows don’t last very long…like just a few minutes and then they fade away. Of course there’s no way to catch them…