It only lasted a moment

I was looking for elk with no luck when I noticed the clouds and sky.

I grabbed my camera an ran to the waters edge.

Just in time to capture this sunset.

 

 



The light only lasted for moment, but it was enough. 

 

As I looked around trying to find other interesting compositions I saw a mosaic of roots reflected in the water a ways off.

 

I rolled my pants legs to my knees and made my way along the shoreline. I kept my pants mostly dry, but my boots were soaked.



Here's one of the images I made of the trees upturned roots.

 

 

After a few more photos I headed towards shore and walked back through a tangle of pine branches and downed spruce.

 

I paused along the way and noticed this view out to the lake.

 

It was only 45 minutes from the time I stopped until I got back to the car, but what a beautiful night.

 

 

Before leaving the Clam Lake area I walked out among some tamarack trees and made this image of the night sky.

 







Elk & Frog & Toad

I found this bull elk just before sunset near Clam Lake Wisconsin.

 

 

A day later this bull was staying near a couple of cows in a shaded forest.

 

I was hoping to photograph a larger bull so I headed back to Clam Lake.

 

I didn't find any good bulls, but I did find.....

 

a beautiful mink frog

 

 

 

 



and a really nice American toad. 

A little sunshine

I found these sunflowers just before sunset & only had minutes to make a few images.

 

 





 

 

 

 



Before the light was gone.

These photos are from Fish Lake Wildlife Area near Grantsburg, Wisconsin.