Bryan Hansel Photography » Rivers http://www.bryanhansel.com Fine art photos, portraits and photography workshops in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:30:30 +0000 en hourly 1 A Stream Inside a Circle http://www.bryanhansel.com/2011/a-stream-inside-a-circle/ http://www.bryanhansel.com/2011/a-stream-inside-a-circle/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:31:13 +0000 Bryan http://www.bryanhansel.com/?p=2369 This photo is from the Kadunce River near Grand Marais, Minnesota.

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The Keyhole: A round, twisted root of a cedar tree.

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]]> This small creek near Cutface Creek rarely runs in the summer, so if you want to photograph it, you must get there in the spring. This is the biggest waterfall on the creek. It’s about 8 feet high. The USGS topo maps call this Rosebush Creek, but long-time Grand Marais and north shore residents call the Fall River Rosebush Creek even though that disagrees with the USGS topo maps. It’s just a small inconsistency between the local member and the maps of the Lake Superior shoreline.
Waterfall cascades down rocks.

A small waterfall on an unnamed creek near Cutface Creek. Minnesota.

Rosebush Creek waterfalls.

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]]> The Fall River is one of my favorite north shore waterfalls. It’s just west of Grand Marais on Highway 61 and access is about the easiest of any along Lake Superior. Below the highway, a 20- to 25-foot waterfall plunges into a big pool. During summer, you can wade out into the pool and take a bath under the falls. Hiking a few yards north of the highway gives you a great view of two beautiful falls.

This one runs mainly in spring. During a wet fall it also runs high. During the summer, it’s much more of a dribble. Because the sun hits all the falls during the day, it’s best to photograph it before and just after sunrise or at sunset. Even better is to wait for an overcast day. The darker the day, the more silky you can make the water.

Here’s a little history about the place name. From Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia:

Rosebush township organized in 1907, took its name from Rosebush Creek, in translation of is Ojibwe name, Oginekan, though called “Fall River” on maps … The creek a mile farther west was mapped as “Rose Bush River.”

 

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Fall River behind a kayak. Fall River waterfalls in Minnesota. Kayak at the river mouth of the Fall River. A downed birch tree crosses the fall river. Spring runoff on the upper fall of the Fall River. Small waterfall on the Fall River. Kayak on the Fall River. Spring runoff on the upper fall of the Fall River. The view up the Fall River. Fall River flows into Lake Superior. Swirling water near a cascade on the Fall River. Looking down the Fall River to Lake Superior at sunrise. Lower fall on the Fall River at sunrise. Lower fall on the Fall River at sunrise. Small waterfall on the Fall River. Split falls on the Fall River in Minnesota. Boulders below waterfalls Upper falls on the Fall River. Water cascading

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]]> http://www.bryanhansel.com/2011/minnesotas-fall-river-waterfalls/feed/ 2 The North Shore Waterfalls Start to Flow http://www.bryanhansel.com/2011/the-north-shore-waterfalls-start-to-flow/ http://www.bryanhansel.com/2011/the-north-shore-waterfalls-start-to-flow/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:01:50 +0000 Bryan http://www.bryanhansel.com/?p=2000 It’s been a long winter with a late spring. The temperatures in March were 8 degrees below normal, which kept the snow and ice frozen in the hills. Over the last week, the temperatures have hit the 40s and stayed above freezing at night, so the ice is finally turning to liquid. The streams are [...]

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]]> It’s been a long winter with a late spring. The temperatures in March were 8 degrees below normal, which kept the snow and ice frozen in the hills. Over the last week, the temperatures have hit the 40s and stayed above freezing at night, so the ice is finally turning to liquid. The streams are starting to flow. This morning I spent some time on Lake Superior trying to get a sunrise picture, but the sun is starting to set so far inland — it’s hard to get a good vantage point. After the sun came up, I photographed a small stream in the Butterwort Cliffs SNA.

Long exposure with blurred water. Waterfall photo in Minnesota. Water flows behind holes in the ice. Waterfall cascading down a cliff. Waterfall cascades down a cliff. Water runs behind the ice.

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]]> In April when winter’s snowpack melts, it rushes down Lake Superior’s tributaries and over the numerous waterfalls.  The waterfalls thunder, the narrow canyons fill and the ground shakes from the excess water.  No other time of year allows for the dynamic photography of waterfalls along Lake  Superior.  Although we won’t visit the well-known and over-photographed Gooseberry Falls, we will visit dozens of waterfalls that rival it.

  • When: April 20-22, 2012
  • Where: Lutsen Resort, Minnesota
  • Workshop Fee: $250/person
  • Lodging From: $99/night
    Dining: Meals will be available in our Lakeside Dining Room and Poplar River Pub
  • For Reservations: Call 218-663-7212 or 1-800-2LUTSEN (258-8736)
  • Questions? Email: bryan@bryanhansel.com
  • More info: Lutsen Resort

Weekend Activity Descriptions

This workshop combines classroom time with plenty of field-work time and a final review. You’ll learn photography techniques for capturing waterfalls.  There’s plenty of time for one-on-one instruction with the small group size.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20
Meet at 7PM for introductions and a classroom presentation that presents techniques for capturing waterfalls in several different ways.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21
The day starts early with a morning session on the Lake Superior shoreline photographing the sunrise. Then we will break for breakfast which is available at the main lodge or on your own.  We’ll assemble after breakfast and then head back out into the field for a full-day adventure.  Box lunches may be ordered at the front desk.  We’ll come back to the resort for dinner before heading out for the sunset.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22
We assemble before sunrise in the Main Lodge lobby to head out for a sunrise photography session and stay in the field until mid-morning.  Breakfast will be available at the main lodge or on your own.  After breakfast we meet up for image review.  The workshop ends at 1PM.

Required Photography Equipment

Rainbow in Waterfall

Camera: A SLR style digital camera or a point and shoot that allows you to manually set your shutter speed and aperture is highly recommended, but other cameras will also work.

Filters: A polarizing filter and vari-ND filter are highly recommended. Two and three step ND grads with a holder and rings for your lenses are optional.

Other Suggested Equipment: Bring a tripod, your camera’s manual, and a laptop computer. Call for recommendations.

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I wanted a calendar of my favorite images from, mainly, the last year, so I put one together. It’s available for purchase. You should check it out and buy my Northern Landscapes 2010 Calendar here.

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Water spirits waving “hi” at Cascade River State Park.

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]]> http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/water-spirits/feed/ 4 Lensbaby February Day Seventeen: Cascade River Bridge http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/lensbaby-february-day-seventeen-cascade-river-bridge/ http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/lensbaby-february-day-seventeen-cascade-river-bridge/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:01:28 +0000 Bryan http://www.bryanhansel.com/?p=1361 I tromped around Cascade River State Park on the ice today taking pictures, but without great lighting and a blah overcast day, it was a bit difficult to come up with anything. The bridge, at least, offers some color. Lensbaby Composer with the glass optic at f/2.8.

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I tromped around Cascade River State Park on the ice today taking pictures, but without great lighting and a blah overcast day, it was a bit difficult to come up with anything. The bridge, at least, offers some color. Lensbaby Composer with the glass optic at f/2.8.

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]]> http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/lensbaby-february-day-seventeen-cascade-river-bridge/feed/ 1 Lensbaby February Day Four: Onion River http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/lensbaby-february-day-four-onion-river/ http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/lensbaby-february-day-four-onion-river/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:58:12 +0000 Bryan http://www.bryanhansel.com/?p=1328 Composer with a Glass Optic. On the Onion River. This is the classic Lutsen area snowshoe hike. The picture was taken in a slot canyon that we call the “Ampithedral.” If you’re in the area, this hike is a must do. I typically guide this one, at least, once a week.

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Composer with a Glass Optic. On the Onion River. This is the classic Lutsen area snowshoe hike. The picture was taken in a slot canyon that we call the “Ampithedral.” If you’re in the area, this hike is a must do. I typically guide this one, at least, once a week.

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]]> http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/lensbaby-february-day-four-onion-river/feed/ 0 Lensbaby February Day Three: Fall River http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/lensbaby-february-day-three-fall-river/ http://www.bryanhansel.com/2009/lensbaby-february-day-three-fall-river/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:17:53 +0000 Bryan http://www.bryanhansel.com/?p=1325 D200, Lensbaby Composer, Glass Optic, Creative Aperture (because that’s what I had in). The Fall River on the north shore of Lake Superior is just outside of Grand Marais. It’s never a very big river, but it’s a nice destination, because there is a 20 foot waterfall there and a nice beach to land a [...]

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D200, Lensbaby Composer, Glass Optic, Creative Aperture (because that’s what I had in). The Fall River on the north shore of Lake Superior is just outside of Grand Marais. It’s never a very big river, but it’s a nice destination, because there is a 20 foot waterfall there and a nice beach to land a kayak on. It was a pretty sunset tonight.

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