"Snow Moon" 001

February’s full moon is called the “Snow Moon” and I photographed it in front of Split Rock Lighthouse. Over 75% of Lake Superior is now ice-covered creating shards along most of the North Shore. A lead in the ice opened up from Silver Bay to Grand Marais. The warmer air over the surface of the open water refracted the light causing a mirage. The rising moon looked like it was melting into the lake.

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"Snow Moon" 002

After it separated you could still see a reflection of the moon below.

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"Snow Moon" 003

The ice shards made for a good spot to photograph the moon.

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There were only three other photographers taking advantage of the beautiful evening.

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Ice Shards Split Rock 001

While waiting for the moon to appear I found this smooth ice shard that reflected the cliff and the pink sky.

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Ice Shards Split Rock 002

Earlier in the day there were many ice shards I used to frame the lighthouse.

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This is one of my favorite photos that I took another day.

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Artist Point Setting Moon

I got up early to photograph the setting “Snow Moon” from Artist Point in Grand Marais.

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Artist Point "Snow Moon"

This photo was taken the evening before the full moon. Ice shards piled up behind me creating very unique sounds. I talked to two people from Iowa that came to photograph the shore and they were amazed at the beauty of the area.

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