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300
Sky, Surf, Birch, and Rocky Coast
on the North Shore of Lake Superior

HIghway 61 North Shore Scenic Drive
Northeast of Duluth Minnesota

Well another "milestone" in celebration of base 10 math .. but I want to thank all of you for your wisdom and friendship .. I can't begin to quantify the knowledge and I have found here.

Highway 61 is a beautiful scenic route along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Not only is there the scenery of the lake itself but also it is a haven for waterfalls as many rivers and creek cascade down the hills into the lake ..

As one leaves Duluth it is important to watch for the scenic route .. Highway 61 splits into the "expressway" (state highway 61) and the "scenic route" (county road 61) just after Gitchi Gami Park at the edge of Duluth .. the roads join again 20 miles later in the town of Two Harbors .. my first trip up the "north shore" after moving this summer I missed this point .. and was wondering what the big deal about this road ..

Once the road hits the Canadian Border it is still marked as "61" and leaves the shore momentarily to wind up to the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario

In addition to the many small picturesque fishing towns ... and at least one big ugly mining operation .. the main destination points along the North shore are the 8 fantastic state parks that hug the shore protecting the most beautiful sections of coast, waterfalls, and forests .. Here is a wonderful "map portal" to the park system:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/map.html

In addition to the parks and towns there are countless "pull offs" with lake access .. this image is from one of those

This image is from an August day where Andrew and I drove up the North Shore and sat and relaxed on this stretch of coast for the windy evening. Andrew had a great time trying to refill the lake by tossing the rocks back in ..

from previous post:
Superior is the largest of the great lakes .. the largest lake by surface area in the world ... it is 350 miles across and is 160 miles wide at its widest moment.

again thanks to you all.

Cricri, feather, parbo, pauloog, UlfE, AROBN54, gunbud, Atousa, riclopes, gracious, mvdisco, ribeiroantonio, jhm, trekks, josepmarin, zeca has marked this note useful

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Booz (13794) 2009-01-02 7:09

300 and waves ;) - congratulations ;)
regards,
Tomek

feather (49848) 2009-01-02 7:10

300 is a big milestone so congratulations and thank you for sharing them all with us. The dramatic sky makes this a good candidate for a B&W conversion. I love the soft water effect from the slow shutter on the waves.
I understand about the scenic route. We missed a big chunk of the Columbia River Gorge for the same reason. ;D
Here's to the next 300!
Kath

mesutilgim (36210) 2009-01-02 7:13

Hi John,
Congratualtions to your 300th entry at TE with this wondefull b&w capture.
Very good pov adn wonderfull graphical effect. Very good usedull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

parbo (10936) 2009-01-02 7:18

Hello John,

Congratulations for your first three hundredth of another beautiful posts on TrekEarth, its really a meaningful milestone.

We have to thanks to you too for your wonderful photos but also your unbeatable friendship and helps every time.

Excellently chosen, especially with splendid effect of wave and shore while the fantastic sky adding next dimension to your amazing photo. Perfect choice also posting it in B&W medium. Congratulations.

I wish you and your family a healthy, prosperous and happy new year.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

Aviller (3086) 2009-01-02 7:44

An amazing picture. The sky and the silky waves "collaborate" really well, creating almost a mirror image of one another. The b/w conversion really brings out the contrasts within the sky as well.

pauloog (6278) 2009-01-02 9:05

Hello John,
A poetic strange and beautiful view with the sky clouds fleeing to the horizon and the milky lake.
Well done.
Regards,
Paul

jafadabret (38881) 2009-01-02 9:33

Toutes mes félicitations John pour cette 300th !
La photo ne dépare pas ta galerie qui est excellente. J'aime cet effet grand angle avec la plage de galets, l'eau et un ciel fabuleux. Le B&W est bien choisi pour donner cette impression de paysage intemporel.
Amicalement,
Jacques

UlfE (8835) 2009-01-02 11:25

Hi John,

Congratulations on your 300th post. I love the atmosphere created by the dramatic sky, the water, the driftwood on the beach and your choice of B & W for this picture. TFS. I wish you a Happy New Year!

Ulf

powoj (1655) 2009-01-02 11:47

Hi John,
I wish You 300000 as good pictures, as it is.
Good choice was convertion to B&W. Good compo with piece of wood on the background. Sky and water are amazing.
Congratulations

Buin (36786) 2009-01-02 12:17

Hallo John!
A photo worth to be your 300th here on TE! My congratulations! It somehow transmits dynamics and eternity ... in an impressive way. Thank you for the interesting and personal note!
Greetings from cold Germany - have a nice wekend!
Frank

bracasha75 (21560) 2009-01-02 12:26

Helo John
First congrats for your No 300 and
i,m very happy to "have" you here and have you for a friend because you are great photograph and person
The picture deserve 1000 words and i say only once Extraordinary
Happy new year 2009,Bratislav

AROBN54 (10653) 2009-01-02 12:30

Congratulations on the 300th, John.
And it's a nice one. I really like the B&W and the effect of motion from the sky and water. Like they're swirling. Wonderful detail, too, on the FG rocks and driftwood. Looking forward to 300 more! Take good care and warmest wishes,
Shelly

Atousa (3434) 2009-01-02 22:33

Salam John,

Congratulations on your 300th post .. very nice achievement .
It is a well framed shot ; a dramatic one n the B n W has added to its affect.. I also like the inclusion of the piece of the wood in the FG.. the name of the river is interesting too! ..TFS
Best wishes, A

Cricri (42735) 2009-01-03 10:49

Hi John
Félicitations pour cette 300ème image
Belle scéne du ciel et de la mer, un choix du N/B qui accentue l'instant dramatique
Goog weekend for you
cricri

riclopes (32823) 2009-01-04 0:20

Olá John, that's a great timming and a good way to start the new year, commemorating your 300th post. Congratulations!
Marvellous monochromatic image from the shore. The slow shutter speed made a beautiful effect on the movement of the water but I also love the sky that also seems to have a similar effect...I mean, as if it was a sea too. Lovely artistic picture.
take care,
ricardo

Nicou (43771) 2009-01-04 0:40

Hello,

toutes mes félicitation pour ce 300ème poste, et il est mangigique tu marques à merveille le coup. , quel ciel, avec cett mer blanche et ce mouvement, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

batalay (20658) 2009-01-04 7:05

Hello John,

As I looked at this timeless shot, and read the note, I thought of how profound the moment must have been for you. First, the slow shutter speed was most appropriate in creating the molasses-like soft flow of the water. Then I thought of what a good father you are! Happy New Year again to you and Andrew.

Warm regards, and Happy 300th. I look forward to your next 300.

Bulent

gracious (20017) 2009-01-04 9:20

Hello John,
My heartiest congratulation on your 300th post that sharing with us, many thanks for your wonderful works from the past and your effort as well!
a great milestone for you and will see many more from your part of the world to share and friendship!
I loved the B/W version in this beauty of nature that created from the f/20!
well done
my sincere regards from NZ
Tony

Silvio1953 (40677) 2009-01-04 10:14

Ciao John, congratulations for your splendid 300 post on TL, beautiful sea iew, great B$W with fantastic sky, very well done, ciao Silvio

giorgimer (20610) 2009-01-05 1:42

Hi John,

very good use of B/W, excellent effect by the blurry water.

Well done!

Gio

mvdisco (11322) 2009-01-05 10:58

Hi John
Nice black & White picture , excellent POV. and details, good contrat and light, very well done
Nice note ..and congradulations for your 300 post..
well done.
Michel

ribeiroantonio (21711) 2009-01-05 16:13

Congratulations for your 300 beautiful pictures. It is a great achievement.
Here, the B&W is excellent and the blurred water fantastic. Well done.
All the best for 2009.
Antonio

gunbud (27515) 2009-01-05 17:39

Hi John,
Congratulations on your 300th post and what a fine image you have chosen for the occasion.
The B&W format goes very well with the brooding clouds and misty waters of the great lake.
Wonderful clarity and razonr sharpness.
Regards, Tom

jhm (81637) 2009-01-06 5:03

Hello John,

You chose a black and white picture for your 300th picture on TE, my congratulations, we wait on the next 300!
Perspective and creation are very well. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Angshu (33215) 2009-01-11 21:18

Hello John
You John, the master of colours & light have decided to go in for B&W for your 300th! A surprise choice, but I do wholeheartedly support. I like the effect of the slow shutter speed on the waves rolling onto the shore...brilliant, they look like fine shreds of silk. And the log adds as a great lead-in. Love the clouds as well...superb effect with the wide lens as if they're pointing to the centre. A superb mood in B&W. Congratulations on your 300th...I've enjoyed seeing your pictures & learning a bit of landscape photography from you...hope I will continue to learn from your future posts.
Best Regards
Angshu

trekks (14260) 2009-01-12 20:16

hello John

Congratulations on this 300th post of a dreamy landscape with the 1s exposure, very futuristic mood with the waves and the clouds in slow motion. I guess you can take many countries of the world and can fit into Lake Superior easily.

Greetings from Borneo.
tfs, bill

josepmarin (33571) 2009-01-13 12:16

Hi John,
Congratulations for your 300th photo on TE!!
The treatment in B/W and the silky effect of the long exposure on the water creates a great composition.
The low POV and the image depth are fantastic.
Good work.
Best regards,
Josep

danyy (67882) 2009-01-15 22:30

Hello John,
petit passage sur ta 300e photo avec un b&w qui donne très bien et rend admirablement les nuances du ciel.
Une rivière très large dont ta note dit beaucoup au sujet de tout ce qui l'entoure.
Un magnifique endroit qui semble empli de mystères et légendes.
Best regards.
Daniel;

zeca (20024) 2009-02-11 20:06

Hello John!
Congratulations for your 300 photos! Nice waves to celebrate it!
Wishing you many beautiful views,
with my friendship,
Zeca