Summertime Up North

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It was a warm summer afternoon in northern Minnesota, the kind of day where the breeze off Lake Superior carries the scent of pine and the sound of distant water. I was hiking along the trails of Gooseberry Falls State Park, following the rush and rumble of the Middle Falls, where the Gooseberry River tumbles in a wide, frothy cascade over ancient basalt rock. People lined the banks, some wading in the shallows, others just listening to the music of the water.

In this particular photo, I captured one of those scenes - a log wedged in the midst of the falls, caught by the force of the current and held in place like nature’s own sculpture. It added something raw to the otherwise scenic beauty, a reminder that nature isn’t always polished. It’s complex, alive, ever-changing.

These falls, and the land around them, are protected not just for their beauty, but because they hold a special place in Minnesota’s natural and cultural heritage. The Civilian Conservation Corps helped shape the park during the Great Depression, building trails, bridges, and overlooks so that generations could access and appreciate the wildness here. But long before that, this region was the ancestral land of the Ojibwe people, who followed the rhythms of the river and the changing seasons.

As I stood watching the water crash down over rock shaped by glaciers, I was struck by how timeless it all felt. The forest, the river, the sound of it all, unchanged in essence, even as the world rushes on around it. That’s the magic of places like Gooseberry: they invite us to slow down, to notice, to breathe.

“Summertime Up North” isn’t just a photo of a waterfall. It’s a snapshot of why these places matter. Not just because they’re scenic, but because they’re still wild, still telling stories, still holding space for anyone willing to walk the trail and listen.

It was a warm summer afternoon in northern Minnesota, the kind of day where the breeze off Lake Superior carries the scent of pine and the sound of distant water. I was hiking along the trails of Gooseberry Falls State Park, following the rush and rumble of the Middle Falls, where the Gooseberry River tumbles in a wide, frothy cascade over ancient basalt rock. People lined the banks, some wading in the shallows, others just listening to the music of the water.

In this particular photo, I captured one of those scenes - a log wedged in the midst of the falls, caught by the force of the current and held in place like nature’s own sculpture. It added something raw to the otherwise scenic beauty, a reminder that nature isn’t always polished. It’s complex, alive, ever-changing.

These falls, and the land around them, are protected not just for their beauty, but because they hold a special place in Minnesota’s natural and cultural heritage. The Civilian Conservation Corps helped shape the park during the Great Depression, building trails, bridges, and overlooks so that generations could access and appreciate the wildness here. But long before that, this region was the ancestral land of the Ojibwe people, who followed the rhythms of the river and the changing seasons.

As I stood watching the water crash down over rock shaped by glaciers, I was struck by how timeless it all felt. The forest, the river, the sound of it all, unchanged in essence, even as the world rushes on around it. That’s the magic of places like Gooseberry: they invite us to slow down, to notice, to breathe.

“Summertime Up North” isn’t just a photo of a waterfall. It’s a snapshot of why these places matter. Not just because they’re scenic, but because they’re still wild, still telling stories, still holding space for anyone willing to walk the trail and listen.

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Fine art prints stand out with their exceptional quality, capturing the subtlety of shades and the intricacies of texture, ideal for reproducing artworks and photographs with artistic merit. Their archival inks and heavyweight papers promise longevity and aesthetic appeal, offering a sophisticated, gallery-worthy presentation that honors the creator's vision. All fine art prints require framing. I currently do not offer framing or mat boards for photo prints and fine art prints.

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Canvas Prints

A museum-quality canvas ready for display. Using the giclee printing process, archival ink is sprayed onto these fine art canvases and gallery-wrapped. These prints feature subtle fine art texture with ultra-tight corners and sharp color accuracy.

All photos are printed on certified archival quality canvas that is hand-stretched in the USA around a 1.5” wood stretcher frame. Canvas includes a smooth matte finish that eliminates any unwanted glare or reflections. Canvas is a poly-cotton blend that is guaranteed to have a 100+ year display life. With no optical brighterners or synthetic fibers, this is considered the highest quality canvas available in the photo printing industry. Once wrapped, a durable display handware is attached directly to the back of the canvas. Depending on the size, this will either be a sawtooth or wire for hanging.

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