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River Runs Through Stone Channels
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Copyright: John McLaird (jmcl)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2437 W: 136 N: 3486]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (12382) |
| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2008-07-16 |
| Categories: Nature |
| Camera: Canon 5D, Canon 16-35 f2.8L II, B&W 1.2 ND |
| Exposure: f/18.0, 1/4 seconds |
| Details: Tripod: Yes |
| Map: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-07-22 9:47 |
| Viewed: 418 |
| Points: 12 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
River Runs Through Stone Channels
St. Louis River
Jay Cooke State Park
Minnesota
Jay Cooke is a beautiful park for hiking, camping, and fishing built on the St. Louis River before it feeds into Lake Superior.
One of the things that really struck me sitting here in this untouched bit of nature with Andrew was thoughts of how this must have been centuries ago. It really struck me how early the European fur trade reached this far West. What the early contacts between the Ojibwe Native Americans and European traders must have been like in these thick forests and along these rapid rivers.
Must have been a stunning time.
the following notes excerpted from:
http://www.whiteoak.org/learning/timeline.htm
1618
Etiene Brule arrived at the eastern end of Lake Superior. He may have reached the western shores as well. He was on a quest for a route to the Far East. He was one of the first to search for the North West Passage to the Far East.
1659
Radisson and Grosseiliers made an unlicensed trip into the interior. They built a trading post at Chequamagon Bay on Lake Superior and claimed to have found a portage into the west. Could this have been Grand Portage?
1667
Members of many tribes were settling around Chequamagon Bay on Lake Superior.
1679
Daniel Greysolon, Sieur Du Luth used the Savannah Portage to reach the interior of Minnesota and Mille Lac. He claimed all the lands for France. He returned to Lake Superior and traveled up the northwest shore and built a post on the Kaministikquai River.
1760
New France was conquered by the British. All trading rights and privileges became British. Furs were now sent to London instead of Paris and most trade goods were supplied through London Agents.
1765
Alexander Henry received exclusive rights to trade on Lake Superior. He and his partner, Jean Baptiste Cadotte, built a post at Chequamagon and sent outfits into the Fon du Lac region.
1836
Missionaries arrived at Lake Pokegama.
1837
The Ojibwe signed a treaty giving the Folle Avoine to the United States. The Ojibwe were supposed to move to the Crow Wing River. However, some family groups remained in the St. Croix Valley. Lumbering started in the St. Croix Valley. The Northern Outfit was reorganized and Dr. Charles W. W. Borup supervised the area from La Pointe.
1838
The annuity payment time from the Hudson Bay Co. was now more important that the fall hunting and trapping period. The American Fur Co. received $3,500 of the $4,700 given to the Ojibwe.
1840
The post at Lake Pokegama was sold to a government sponsored farmer. The Ojibwe in the area are divided, some retaining traditional life styles, others adopting the agricultural life style recommended by the missionaries.
1842
American Fur Co. fails financially and is replaced by Pierre Chouteau and Co. of St. Louis. Ramsey Crooks kept control of the Northern Outfit, but now traded with both Indians and whites. The white population was rapidly increasing in the St. Croix Valley. Trade companies invested in lumbering, banking, general merchandising, steamboats and land speculation.
1843
The Northern Outfit was falling apart. Many independent traders entered the area and Henry Sibley sent traders in from the south.
1847
Henry Rice moved into Ojibwe territory. He as supplied by Henry Sibley. His "Chippewa Outfit" took many employees from Borup and the Northern Outfit.
1849
The Northern Outfit was sold to Borup who renamed it the Northern Fur Co.. Borup later merged with the Chippewa Outfit. Arguments between Rice and Sibley ended with Rice leaving and Borup left in charge of the "Minnesota Outfit".
1850
The beaver hat was now out of fashion in Europe, signaling the end of the fur trade.
1854
Lake Superior Ojibwe sign a treaty creating reservations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
1858
Minnesota statehood. |
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- Gustaw
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- [2008-07-22 11:43]
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Hi, friend!
It is nice view about nature. I like your oryginal composition, I like your river and good colours. Photo have atmosphere.
Marek
Hi, John,
I love that long exposure on the running water and the details around it are fantastic. The subdued colors work wonderfully here, too. It looks like a beautiful spot to visit and spend some quiet time. Many thanks and hoping all is well! Warmest wishes,
Shelly
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- adores
(13251)
- [2008-07-22 19:13]
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Hi John!
I like the movement of the water, the long exposure really worked well here. The composition is very good. Good light and atmosphere!
Good title John. As usual, you know how to capture the water flowing with the apropriate low shutter speed for the best motion effect. Beautiful sequence of layers until we reach the green stripe in the background. Love this 'wave' in FG carrying so many thoughts...
Best Wishes,
ricardo
Hello John.
A nice long exposure landscape shot.
I like the unreal no-shades light.
Well done.
Best regards.
Bobo.
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- gunbud
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(20064) - [2008-07-27 18:23]
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Hi John,
Beautiful slow exposure of the swift river that is beautifully framed by the lush green forest and the stone walls of this lovely wild river.
Regards, Tom
