February 5 – Superior Winter

The ice field stretches about half a mile into Lake Superior, creating a stunning natural gallery that plays with light throughout the day. The ice operates like thousands of tiny prisms, reflecting and refracting sunlight.

As the sun shines through clear and semi-clear ice, the unique crystal structures and trapped air bubbles bend the light, creating ever-changing patterns of color and brightness that make the scene truly mesmerizing.

As with most things in photography, it all comes down to light. Here, the northern landscapes of February are painted with an icy brush, guided by a master’s touch.

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;

those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.” — Isaiah 9:2

With more than two months of winter behind us, only a few short weeks remain to enjoy this season. Spring is approaching, and time continues its steady flow.