Selective Focus: Full Wolf Moon
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197 likes, 8 comments - mikemayou on January 28, 2021: "The "Wolf Moon", which is the first full moon of 2021, rose tonight over Split Rock Lighthouse, creating quite a spectacle. It was fun to see how many photographers showed up at the Split Rock beach to capture this moment!".
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The January full moon is referred to as the Wolf Moon. Here are some local views of last night’s show. (more…)
Selective Focus: Moose
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2,385 likes, 63 comments - benjaminolsonphotography on August 23, 2020: "A sneak peak from my time on @isleroyalenps. Thanks to @adobe and their Creative Residency Community Fund for funding my project on Moose in Minnesota and Isle Royale. I have another 9 day stint on the island in three weeks for the rut, and I have three camera traps out working on moose. On October 5th I will be releasing a series of videos covering my whole creative process from packing for remote wilderness trips, working in the field without access to computers and electricity, the various gear I use, my entire workflow process using @lightroom and @photoshop, and finally bring the work to life both virtually and in print! #adoberesidency".
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So funny looking but still majestic. This week, photos of friends from Frostbite Falls. (more…)
Selective Focus: Hoar Frost / Rime Ice
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231 likes, 14 comments - netsmad97 on January 7, 2021: "❄🍂
#duluthmn #minnesota #mnnice #visitduluth #duluth #tasteofduluth #exploreminnesota #perfectduluthday #befromduluth #minnstagramers #captivatemn #captureduluth #duluthandconfused #northcountryminnesota #authenticduluth #mnoutdoorlife #minnesotaexposure #destinationduluth #duluthwinter #frostfile #mnwinter #minnesnowta #frostytrees #frost #hoarfrost #rimeice".
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The ice crystals have us surrounded. Surrender to the frost.
Collected here are select Instagram photos celebrating the wonder of water vapor condensation freezing to cold surfaces (hoar frost) and/or cooled water in the fog turning to ice (rime ice). Probably more the latter than the former. (more…)
Selective Focus: A Very COVID Christmas
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1,553 likes, 33 comments - ashleybredemus on December 21, 2020: "Wishing you and yours all the love, light, and wintery goodness I can muster on this extra special Winter Solstice 🌟
#thegreatconjunction #christmasstar".
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Select photos from Instagram of people from the Duluth area doing their best to keep spirits high and the COVID-19 infection rate low. (more…)
Selective Focus: Kitties
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855 likes, 66 comments - mikemayou on December 17, 2020: "Surprisingly, the bobcats were also very comfortable sitting still, allowing me able to snap a few photos along with the video I was taking yesterday. Here are a few of my favorites. See if you can spot all three!
EDIT: I have purposefully chosen to not answer any questions asking for the specific location these were shot at to protect these animals from the potential of being bombarded by large groups of people. In addition, I would like to mention the ethics of filming wildlife with drones. As we all know, drones can potentially scare animals, especially if the drones are larger in size and get close to the creatures. After looking into the ethics of drone photography around wildlife, I realized I may have gotten too close to the bobcats for comfort, and looking back, I would not have gotten as close as I did. If the behavior of the animal changes, the drone is too close. While taking the video and photos of the cats, I attempted to maintain distance until one actually approached the drone. I will add that this wasn't a planned drone flight and I wasn't near the cats for more than a few minutes total.".
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From household pets to wildcats, a look at Duluth-area kitty cats via Instagram. (more…)
Selective Focus: November Snow Scenes
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137 likes, 0 comments - daveriewe on November 16, 2020: "Early winter ❄️ on the north shore
#winter #winteriscoming #nature #naturelover #naturephotography #waterfall #river #duluth #flyhighduluth #water #rugged #outdoors #hike #hikingadventures #minnesota #mn #exposure #explore #destinationduluth".
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Select images of pre-winter via Instagram. (more…)
Selective Focus: Fall Colors 2020
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102 likes, 5 comments - schmiescary on September 23, 2020: "Oberg Mountain Scenic Overlook
#fallcolors #captivatemn #cschmies #obergmountain #northshoremn #exploremn #capture_minnesota #destinationduluth #lakesuperiorcircletour #lakesuperiormagazine".
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The Arrowhead region is awash with color once again. Track the progression of fall and peak color with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Color Finder.
Featured here are select images from Instagram showcasing this year’s fall color display. (more…)
Selective Focus: Superior Hiking Trail
The fall tradition of folks of hitting the 310+ mile Superior Hiking Trail continues. Featured here are select photos from Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CE3EKvtlQMh/
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Selective Focus: Rainbow Over Lake Superior, Again
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63 likes, 2 comments - a_nichols23 on August 12, 2020: "Rainbow into the Lift Bridge. #duluthmn #duluthliftbridge #destinationduluth #authenticduluth #perfectduluthday #lakesuperior #lakesuperiormagazine #rainbow #canon #weather #visitduluth #10kviewsminnesota".
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We’ll get tired of it when you get tired of it. (more…)
Selective Focus: Silver Bay
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46 likes, 6 comments - jhetta on June 22, 2020: "Silver Bay Marina. . .
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#thisismymn #capturemn #captivatemn #theboldnorth #minnesota #mn #minstagram #minnstagramers #mnexplore #exploremn #onlyinmn #mysaintpaul #thisismyminnesota #minnesotaexposure #capturestpaul #mnproud #myminneapolis #mnlove #minnesota365 #sotaviews #twoharborsmn #lakesuperior #upnorth #ladder #island #silverbay #rockisland #adventure #wcco #raw_hikes".
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Select Instagram photos of scenes in Silver Bay, with particular emphasis on Black Beach. (more…)
Selective Focus: Double Rainbow
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177 likes, 6 comments - matthewmosesphotography on June 11, 2020: "Another perfect Duluth with a double rainbow 🌈 .
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#rainbow
#perfectduluthday #duluthmn #lakesuperior #experiencethebiglake #destinationduluth #nikonusa #myrrs #canalpark #harborview #authenticduluth #visitduluth #dreamnorthmn #weatherphotography".
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Depending on their vantage point, Duluthians had the chance to see two simultaneous rainbows over Lake Superior today. Here are a few images via Instagram. (more…)
Selective Focus: StayHomegrown
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18 likes, 0 comments - duluthmusicfan on April 27, 2020: "Starting to feel like Homegrown! Thank you #hgmf2020 CHAMPIONS 🙏 to the heroes on my dusty calendar @charlie.parr @duluthcoffee @duluthcider @ingeborgvonagassiz @teaguealexy @sirbensduluth @misisipi_mike_wolf @actualwolfmusic @ianalexy @gaelynnlea @feverdreammarc @thecurrent @kumd1033fm @ellipsismn @playlistmn @wdsewrpt @rnarum @slickrick_no_relation and all the good folks playing #2104 #soupb4supe #stayhomegrown2020 #dlh @starfireduluth 🤍❤️💛hugs".
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The glamour of big crowds, long nights and sloppy hugs were missing, but the Homegrown Music Festival virtually carried on. Here are a few select images from Instagram of the Homegrown that wasn’t, but sort of was. (more…)
Selective Focus: Random Critters
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66 likes, 0 comments - richhoeg on July 21, 2019: "Our Yard Raccoon waiting for dark. It hangs out in a big white pine about 30 yards from our deck
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#raccoon
#wildlifephotography
#wildlife
#mammals
#puppies
#captureminnesota
#captureduluth
#destinationduluth
#lakesuperiorland".
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Select Instagram photo of various critters. (more…)
Selective Focus: Santa Claus
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19 likes, 0 comments - cascadevacationrentals on November 29, 2019: "An impending snowstorm didn’t stop Santa from arriving in Lutsen for #lightuplutsen this afternoon! The Christmas season kicks off in both #lutsen and #grandmarais with Oh Ole Night today!".
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Select Instagram images of jolly old St. Nick. (more…)
Selective Focus: Thanksgiving Weekend Snowout 2019
Small Business Saturday was essentially snowed out. The snow stopped falling on Sunday around noon. According to the National Weather Service, Duluth received 21.7 inches — the ninth snowiest two-day storm in the city’s history. (more…)
Selective Focus: Drinksgiving Storm of 2019
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193 likes, 1 comments - morganann987 on November 27, 2019: "It’s only 9am and he’s already been outside for two hours. I think it’s safe to say he loves the snow ❄️".
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The city of Duluth is advising no unnecessary travel until further notice. “Plows are out in full force, but warm ground temperatures and rain have forced drivers to use chains to travel safely,” states a news release from the city’s communications office. “Please respect plow drivers and maintain a safe distance behind them.”
Meanwhile, here are a few of the sexier pics on Instagram. (more…)
Selective Focus: Amnicon Falls State Park
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227 likes, 6 comments - zachrohweder on October 28, 2019: "The leaves are off the trees but at least there’s still some left on the ground. 🍂".
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For this edition of “Selective Focus,” we share images from Instagram of Amnicon Falls State Park, located about 20 miles southeast of Downtown Duluth. (more…)
Selective Focus: Heavy Rain and High Wind
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69 likes, 1 comments - agcg.duluth on October 21, 2019: "Lake Superior is showing its power today".
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The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory until 10 p.m. tonight. Duluth city staff issued a news release reminding the public not to drive through standing water, and keep a safe distance from the shoreline. (more…)
Selective Focus: William A. Irvin on the Move
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41 likes, 4 comments - lissamaki on October 16, 2019: "A little bit of a squeeze. #williamirvin #Duluth #lakesuperior #ilikebigboats".
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The SS William A. Irvin was moved back to the Minnesota Slip yesterday evening after being worked on at Fraser Shipyards in Superior since September 2018. The ship began its trip from Fraser at 5:30 p.m. and arrived at the Minnesota Slip bridge at 8:30 p.m. It took more than two hours to guide the big boat through the narrow blue bridge back to its permanent home. Here are a few views of the process, via Instagram. (more…)
Selective Focus: Fall Colors 2019
Fall in Minnesota is just the best. Here’s proof. (more…)
Selective Focus: Duluth Then & Now
Even if you’re not a history nerd, you’ve got to admire the effort put into finding and recreating these photos and the point of view. The images are from John McLoughlin’s @duluth_then_and_now account on Instagram. (more…)
Selective Focus: Beer Porn
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56 likes, 0 comments - voyageur_brewing_company on July 8, 2019: "Our Sledhound Session IPA is making a splash. See where you can buy it on our website or stop in and fill a growler. #voyageurbrewingcompany #craftbeer #mncraftbeer #donorthmn #drinkcraftbeer #craftbrewersguild".
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Instagram loves a nice sexy photo of a beer can on the beach, a bottle glistening in the sun on a handsome patio, a plastic growler propped just right on a canoe. Here are a few recent ones. (more…)
Selective Focus: Deer
The ubiquitous white-tailed deer — an almost daily sighting for Duluthians who spend time outdoors and away from the downtown; and probably a weekly sighting for anyone who just looks out the window. In this edition of “Selective Focus,” a few Instagram images of local does and bucks. (more…)