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The first major snowstorm of the season transformed the gray November woods into a winter wonderland. The hanging snow muffled most sounds making a walk in the woods quiet and peaceful.

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Caribou Lake 001

The lakes are still open so the snow laden trees were reflected in the calm waters of several of the inland lakes. I photographed Caribou Lake and wished that I had brought my kayak. It would have been a new experience to kayak along the snow covered shoreline.

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A trip up the Gunflint Trail gave me an opportunity to photograph some of the old growth pines dressed in their winter attire. I usually see wildlife while on the Gunflint and this time was no different. A cow moose stepped out on the trail. After giving me a quick glance she headed into the thick cover. She wasn’t cooperative for pictures but it is always nice to catch a glimpse of a moose.

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Bald Eagle 001

Bald eagles are usually plentiful this time of year. One flew alongside the road and landed in a huge spruce. The eagle was quite cooperative and I was able to get some great photos of him sitting in the spruce as well as soaring overhead.

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Bald Eagle 002

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I was fortunate enough to catch the eagles wings fully extended showing off his eight foot wingspan.

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