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Moose Country

The Story Behind The Photo All my research had pointed to the Gunflint Trail. “There is no mileage in photographing a bear with a long lens—it has been done before—it is hackneyed pulp.” David Yarrow After meeting David in Chicago,…

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023Adventure Alaska Blog Inspiration North America Story Travel United States by Ian

Your Dreams May Take Longer Than You Think

But They’re Worth Holding On To I have always been a dreamer. A big picture, can-do person who yearns for adventure and unique conversation starters. “Oh, I see you have a castle?” Yup, building a castle is on that list.…

Cirilla the leader of her Squid Puss Street Gang eyes you carefully as she readies the troops.

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022Blog Destinations Lebanon Middle East Photography Travel by Ian

The Street Kitties of Lebanon

A tale of kings and queens, cushions and streets. When the rush of day and traffic fades away, the raucous sound of traffic jams and near misses transitions into a new auditory treat. Sweet Night Sounds To Sleep To Shadows emerge…

Tiny waves roll in on a small hidden beach at Minnesota's Tettegouche State Park in January.

February 1, 2020February 22, 2022Adventure Blog Destinations Journal Minnesota North America Photography Story Travel United States by Ian

Tettegouche State Park – Winter

In winter it is as if you get a fresh start every time it snows. A new story can be told, a narrative reworked if you didn’t like the way it came out the first time.

Footsteps lead to water's edge on Lake Superior for a sunrise at Gooseberry Falls State Park on Lake Superior in Minnesota.

January 28, 2020February 4, 2020Adventure Blog Destinations Minnesota North America Photography Story Travel United States by Ian

Gooseberry Falls State Park – Winter

The paths around Gooseberry Falls State Park were quiet though well-trafficked. With heavy snow falling, my tracks disappeared behind me. Not uncomfortable, it was just below freezing and I was fine with a single pair of socks. That’s a good thermometer.

Standing before Split Rock Lighthouse, I stayed warm and fought succumbing to the cold waters of Lake Superior.

January 23, 2020February 4, 2020Adventure Blog Minnesota North America Photography Story Travel United States by Ian

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park – Winter

On this frigid day in January, I awoke in my vehicle not far from Split Rock State Park. It was dark as I poked my head out from my den of sleeping bags and blankets. There were two valid reasons for such a great darkness. One, was the fact that it was still predawn and all ambient light was low. The second, was that my car was covered with a thick layer of snow.