• June 1-3, 2012 - Edina Art Fair - 50th & France, Edina, MN
• June 9-10, 2012 - Excelsior Art on the Lake - Excelsior Commons on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, MN
• June 21, 2012 - Lemonade Art Fair - Atwood Mall, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
• June 23-24, 2012 - Park Point Art Fair - End of Park Point, Duluth, MN
• July 1, 2012 - Brainerd Arts in the Park - Gregory Park, Brainerd, MN
• July 14-15, 2012 - Grand Marais Art Festival - Grand Marais, MN
• July 19, 2012 - Art Fair in the Gardens - Munsinger-Clemens Gardens, St. Cloud, MN
• July 28-29, 2012 - Alexandria Art in the Park - Alexandria, MN
• August 18, 2012 - Northwoods Art Festival - Hackensack, MN
• September 8-9, 2012 - Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair - Little Falls, MN
• September 15-16, 2012 - Marine Art Fair - Marine on St. Croix, MN
• September 30, 2012 - Millstream Arts Festival - Downtown, St. Joseph, MN
• December 1, 2012 - Art at Ramsey - Ramsey Junior High School, Saint Paul, MN

Yes, okay - I'm a bit out of sync with the seasons here. But, as some of you probably know, I regularly post new shots taken at random times in the past and processed only recently.

This image, entitled "Autumn Meander," was captured from last fall along the very-popular Oberg Loop hiking trail near Lutsen. The loop includes several expansive views of Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains.

I have captured many images from the scenic overlooks, but I also decided to make a photograph depicting a very small portion of the journey after seeing the potential of this particular spot. By this time, after having already spent a couple of hours photographing the overlooks, it was mid-morning. The sun was rising higher in the sky and the forest was aglow with colors ranging from green to yellow to red. This would be my last image of the morning.

To paraphrase a often-quoted proverb: In a life filled with goals and destinations, never forget to enjoy the journey. It's often just as interesting and rewarding as the destination.

There is something special about a sunrise. In our human view of the world, it marks the beginning of a new day and evokes thoughts of new opportunities. Viewing the sunrise from the edge of a calm Lake Superior strongly amplifies this experience. This image was made near the mouth of the Temperance River in Temperance River State Park, located approximately midway between Duluth and the Canadian border on Lake Superior's North Shore. The park contains some of Lake Superior's most scenic shoreline in Minnesota.

Winter Moonrise Over Lake Superior

Moonrises over Lake Superior are also quite a treat. This image was created near Brighton Beach in Duluth in February.

I originally posted it only on my Facebook page to get some feedback before posting it here, as I wasn't completely sold on the image at the time. The response was affirmative, so I decided to add it to my online gallery.

The many random designs in the ice and embedded driftwood log serving as a leading line to the moon are the key elements that, I think, make this image a keeper.

It was not even one month ago when I saw my first view of the northern lights on Lake Superior's North Shore. I didn't think round two would come so quickly. This time, for better or for worse, I was at home. I knew, due to the highly-publicized nature of the solar storm that triggered these auroras, that I would be venturing out well after dark in pursuit of the elusive lights. This image was captured about five miles north of my Sauk Rapids, MN home.

As with my previous experience with the aurora, the light was discernible with the naked eye with some faint color, but the camera was necessary to truly capture the color and brightness.