• Facebook
  • Twitter
x

Unfocussed Photography

  • Unfocussed Photography
  • Prints
  • Archives
  • Contact
Show Navigation
Cart Lightbox Client Area

Search Results

Refine Search
Match all words
Match any word
Prints
Personal Use
Royalty-Free
Rights-Managed
(leave unchecked to
search all images)
Next
{ 196 images found }
twitterlinkedinfacebook

Loading ()...

  • Taken on the Minnesota side of Lake Superior about 10 miles from the Canada border. The heavenly skies frame this vibrant wooded waterscape vista looking across the great lake.<br />
<br />
Lake Superior is the largest of the five traditionally demarcated Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded to the north by the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of Minnesota, and to the south by the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Michigan. It is generally considered the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. It is the world's third-largest freshwater lake by volume.<br />
<br />
The lake is fed by over 200 rivers. The largest include the Nipigon River, the St. Louis River, the Pigeon River, the Pic River, the White River, the Michipicoten River, the Bois Brule River and the Kaministiquia River. Lake Superior drains into Lake Huron by the St. Marys River.<br />
<br />
Over 80 species of fish have been found in Lake Superior. Species native to the lake include: bloater, brook trout, burbot, cisco, lake sturgeon, lake trout, lake whitefish, longnose sucker, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, round whitefish, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker and yellow perch. In addition, many fish species have been either intentionally or accidentally introduced to Lake Superior: atlantic salmon, brown trout, carp, chinook salmon, coho salmon, freshwater drum, pink salmon, rainbow smelt, rainbow trout, round goby, ruffe, sea lamprey and white perch.
    Heavens Over Lake Superior.jpg
  • This dogs was having a blast playing in lake superior chasing sticks that his owner was throwing.  I have several more photos to go with this shot.  Such a beautiful breed...Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The harbor village of Grand Marais, Minnesota is on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
    lake_superior_puppy.jpg
  • This trail is located in Duluth Minnesota. It starts at the Duluth Lake Superior Harbor and runs along Lake Superior.
    duluth_lake_superior_trail.jpg
  • A vibrant Autumn scene at Klondike Lake around an old withered tree long dead in the middle of the lake
    Colorful Lake Stump.jpg
  • A fiery sunset on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota. The warm setting sun casts fiery light across the skies above the water warming the clouds and waters below
    Firey Sunset On Lake Minnetonka.jpg
  • A flock of geese swim across Lake 15 at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Geese on Lake 15.jpg
  • Just a random house along Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota
    Lake Minnetonka House.jpg
  • Big Billowing Clouds Cut Off The Setting Sunlight As A Boat Crosses Over From Light To Shade on Lake Minnetonka
    Light Fades On Lake Minnetonka.jpg
  • This shot was taken in Grand Marais, Minnesota on Lake Superior. It was an absolutely beautiful day.
    lake_superior_goose.jpg
  • A Bold Green Summer Tree reflects off of Lake 15 at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area catch Bright Blue Skies and Puffy Clouds on a Summer Afternoon
    Green Scene at Lake 15.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake 2.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake 3.jpg
  • A Lake Minnetonka Home - Now That's The Life!
    Lake Minnetonka Home - 2.jpg
  • Ever wonder how a landscaper gets materials to your house on the lake? By boat of coarse!
    Landscaping Lake Minnetonka.jpg
  • Glassy Lake Reflections at Klondike Park as the sun sets at cast a bare light through the trees. Deep shadows hide the abundance of colored foliage and faintly shimmers the top of the water
    Glass Klondike Lake.jpg
  • Another golden sunset falls behind silhouetted trees on Lake Minnetonka
    Farewell Sun - Lake Minnetonka.jpg
  • Kayaking On Lake Minnetonka - Fun for all ages
    Kayaking Lake Minnetonka.jpg
  • Water sparkles as the sun sets along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota
    Lake Superior Sunset Sparkle.jpg
  • Klondike Park has so much to offer, the lake loop is a nice walk for the family. It's also a great fishing spot. The trails in the park would be great for mountain biking. If you are a fan of mountain biking then this park is a must for it being so close to St. Louis. I like riding the Katy trail to this park and then take the paved trail up to the bluff overlook to watch the birds fly and see the Labadie Plant across the Missouri river.
    Polarizing Autunmn Lake.jpg
  • The main lake at Klondike Park in Black and White
    Klondike Shore B-W.jpg
  • The main focus of the New Town at St. Charles  project was the creation of lakes and canals primarily needed to contain 75 acres of storm runoff. However, these lakes quickly became the strong and indentifiable character of New Town St. Charles by providing it with a dramatic and active waterfront. Four neighborhoods will surround a dense, island-like town center neighborhood connected by greens and plazas and entirely surrounded by water.
    New Town on the Lake.jpg
  • Just more fun shots of this dog having a great time playing in Lake Superior chasing sticks that his owner was throwing...Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The harbor village of Grand Marais, Minnesota is on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
    lake_superior_puppy_2.jpg
  • Yes, even I can to get in a shot on this gorgeous day
    Me - Sunset Lake Minnetonka.jpg
  • Fact - Besides a life jacket or PFD, the U.S. Coast Guard requires kayakers to carry a whistle in navigable waters
    Kayaking Lake Minnetonka 2.jpg
  • Winter Lake Fantasm.jpg
  • A sunset view for the docks at Lord Fletchers
    Docking On Lake Minnetonka.jpg
  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency.  Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups.  Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
    A Beautiful Day At Klondike Lake.jpg
  • While paddling in flat or fairly calm water the primary power comes from your upper back and a rotation of the oblique muscles (the muscles on the side of the abdomen). Using just the arms and shoulders can cause fatigue.
    Kayaking Lake Minnetonka 3.jpg
  • A wonderful mix of colors, the deep blue water and sky, and the bare white rock. Klondike Park, once the site of a silica sand quarry, is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups. Trails, both paved and natural, criss-cross the verdant hillsides and offer bicyclists, joggers, and hikers spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
    Klondike Park Autumn Lake 2.jpg
  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency.  Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups.  Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
    Klondike Park Autumn Lake.jpg
  • An early evening shot looking out across Lake Minnetonka
    On Water Level - Lake Minnetonka.jpg
  • A Purple Sunset Approaches over Lake Superior Along Minnesota's North Shore. The North Shore of Lake Superior runs from Duluth, Minnesota, United States, at the southwestern end of the lake, to Thunder Bay and Nipigon, Ontario, Canada, in the north to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in the east. The shore is characterized by alternating rocky cliffs and cobblestone beaches, with rolling hills and ridges covered in boreal forest inland from the lake, through which scenic rivers and waterfalls descend as they flow to Lake Superior. Americans often refer only to the Minnesota shoreline from Duluth to the international border at Grand Portage as the North Shore
    Purple acSunset Approaches.jpg
  • Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The harbor village of Grand Marais, Minnesota is on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Lake Superior looks like an ocean and is very beautiful. There are numerous landscape and scenic shots to be had along the shoreline.
    grand_marais_minnesota_2.jpg
  • Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The harbor village of Grand Marais, Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior offers you lots of hiking trails, bike riding, state parks with waterfalls, light houses, fishing, lodging, shopping, dining, art galleries and much more...There is a mysterious waterfall in Judge Magney State Park in Minnesota. Half of the water drops 50 feet into the Brule river; the other half falls into a cauldron and disappears...Dyes and ping pong balls have been dropped into the pothole in an attempt to trace its route and find its outlet - presumably the water winds its way underground to Lake Superior, a mile away - but the other end of the Devil's Kettle has yet to be found.
    devils_kettle_grand_marais.jpg
  • The area known as Gooseberry Falls State Park is intricately tied to human use of Lake Superior. At different times, the Cree, the Dakotah, and the Ojibwe lived along the North Shore...Gooseberry Falls is the gateway to the North Shore. It is known for its spectacular waterfalls, river gorge, Lake Superior shoreline, Civilian Conservation Corps log and stone structures, and north woods wildlife.
    gooseberry_falls.jpg
  • Customers at Maynard's Restaurant on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota were trying to feed geese and gosling’s bread when carp kept surfacing and stealing the food.
    yum_lunch.jpg
  • These two kissing carps were swimming around the docks at Maynard's Restaurant on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota.
    fishy_kisses.jpg
  • A Mossy Autumn Lake at Ahden Knight Hampton Memorial Lake at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Busch Wildlife Swampy Autumn 2.jpg
  • A Mossy Autumn Lake at Ahden Knight Hampton Memorial Lake at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Busch Wildlife Swampy Autumn.jpg
  • Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The harbor village of Grand Marais, Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior offers you fishing, lodging, shopping, dining, art galleries and much more.
    grand_marais_harbor.jpg
  • Boating into the setting sun along Lake Minnetonka - Minnesota Living
    Into The Sunset.jpg
  • A customer at Maynard's tossed a piece of bread in the lake for the geese when it landed right on this carp’s head as it was surfacing. All of a sudden this goose swam over and ate the bread right off of the carp’s head.
    allow_me_to_help.jpg
  • Heading northeast on Highway 61 from Grand Marais, MN. will lead you to the Canada border.  This is a very scenic drive along the North Shore with stunning views of the landscape and Lake Superior the entire way.
    road_canada.jpg
  • Judge C. R. Magney State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
    judge_c_r_magney_magney_state_park.jpg
  • Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The harbor village of Grand Marais, Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior offers you fishing, lodging, shopping, dining, art galleries and much more.
    grand marais_minnesota.jpg
  • This goose and baby goslings are sharing food while swimming around the docks at Maynard’s on Lake Minnetonka.
    geese_food.jpg
  • A Row of Vibrant Autumn Trees on Ahden Knight Hampton Memorial Lake at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Autumn Tree Line at Busch.jpg
  • An isolated boey off the shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota stands in solitude under the morning sunrise under bright moon still visible.
    Wide Open Solitude.jpg
  • This stream runs through Judge C. R. Magney State Park which is a state park of Minnesota, USA, on the North Shore of Lake Superior. There are a lot of beautiful streams and waterfalls.
    judge_c_r_magney_state_park.jpg
  • Beyond the rocky shore, a  sailboat goes by through blue waters at sunset on Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota Harbor.
    Sailing in Grand Marais.jpg
  • Two ducks take a sunset flight in the golden glow of Lake Superior on Minnesota's North Shore
    Sunset Flight.jpg
  • Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The harbor village of Grand Marais, Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior offers you fishing, lodging, shopping, dining, art galleries and much more...The Seagulls in Grand Marais are beautiful and just make themselves at home. Gulls are birds in the family Laridae. Gulls are typically medium to large birds, usually grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing or squawking calls, stout, longish bills, and webbed feet.
    grand_marais_seagull.jpg
  • Another deep golden sunset along Lake Minnetonka
    Gold On The Water.jpg
  • Palisade Head is a large rock formation on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. It is within Tettegouche State Park on scenic Minnesota State Highway 61 in Beaver Bay Township. The shear cliffs at Palisade Head is one of the states most challenging climbs in the state.
    Palisade Head Cliffs.jpg
  • A scenic beach along the Minnesota North Shore on Lake Superior
    North Shore Beach.jpg
  • Maynard's is locally owned and operated, and prides itself in giving back to the communities it serves. Known for the best views of Lake Minnetonka and the best waterfront dining in the state, Maynard's is a place everyone can enjoy.
    Maynards - View For Lunch.jpg
  • The last of the light falls along the lake casting some fun colors
    Last Of The Light.jpg
  • A Row of Vibrant Autumn Trees on Ahden Knight Hampton Memorial Lake at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Autumn Trees at Busch.jpg
  • Sugarloaf Cove is a 27 acre site on Lake Superior adjacent to Sugarloaf Cove Scientific and Natural Area. Sugarloaf has a 1 mile interpretive trail, cobblestone beaches, forest restoration sites and an interpretive center.
    Warmth of Sugarloaf Cove.jpg
  • Old Weathered Buildings in a cove along Minnesota's North Shore on Lake Superior
    North Shore Old Buildings.jpg
  • Sugarloaf Cove Minnesota - Founded in 1993 to protect and restore beautiful Sugarloaf Cove, Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association promotes the restoration and preservation of the entire North Shore.<br />
<br />
Sugarloaf Cove is a beautiful rocky cove on the shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. Located approximately 73 miles northeast of Duluth and 6 miles south of Schroeder, ownership of the 35-acre site is shared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Sugarloaf Interpretive Center Association (SICA). Approximately 7.5 acres of the site are dedicated as a Minnesota State Scientific And Natural Area (SNA).
    Sugarloaf Cove.jpg
  • A golden view of Lake Superior along Minnesota's North Shore. This shot was taken at The Naniboujou Lodge and Restaurant.<br />
<br />
Naniboujou Lodge was first conceived in the 1920's as an ultra exclusive private club. Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey and Ring Lardner were among its charter members. A membership of 1000 was originally sought, but when the stock market crashed on "Black Friday" precipitating the 1929 depression, the club began to fail. In the mid 1930's the club reached a state of financial shambles. The mortgage was foreclosed, and it was sold. <br />
Throughout the succeeding years the Lodge has been owned and operated by various corporations or private individuals and families. Today you will find an exciting revitalized Naniboujou. Still reflecting the aura of the 20's, Naniboujou is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lodge boasts Minnesota's largest native rock fireplace, a 200 ton work of art which stands in the 30 x 80 foot Great Hall (now the dining room)
    A Seat With A Golden View.jpg
  • A goose swimming in purple and blue sunset lighting across lake superior.
    Sunset Goose.jpg
  • Klondike Park is 250 acres of scenic property, featuring more than four miles of natural and paved trails for hiking and biking. Once the site of an old silica sand quarry, the area has been preserved and turned into beautiful parkland. A unique lookout bluff provides picturesque views of the Missouri River Valley, as well as the historic Katy Trail.<br />
<br />
This cozy camping retreat, nestled in Missouri's wine country, has become a preferred camping destination. Spend a relaxing weekend camping under the stars close to home! It features six rustic cabins that sleep up to eight guests, 10 basic campsites, and 31 primitive campsites with restrooms and a shower house nearby.<br />
<br />
With a modern conference center on site, it's the perfect location for a family or business outing. It also features a large fishing lake fully stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish and free boat ramps to access the Missouri River. A unique birding/wildlife area, picnic shelters, and playgrounds for children are just a few more amenities to enjoy while at Klondike Park.
    Klondike Colors.jpg
  • Train at the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad Company Depot in Two Harbors Minnesota. To move ore from Minnesota's iron ranges to steel plants near the eastern Great Lakes, companies had to develop extensive transportation systems. The Minnesota Iron Company laid the tracks of the Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Company (1883-84), platted the townsite of Two Harbors where the rail line reached Lake Superior (1885) and built this imposing depot (1907) to serve its business interests in the region.
    Iron Range Railroad Company Train.jpg
  • Drama in Autumn Skies Above Broemmelsiek Park Lake in Wentzville, Missouri.<br />
<br />
The trails in this 500+ acre park are in 2 separate sections joined together by restored grassy prairie. They are a mixture of hard packed dirt trails, several small rock gardens, and a few rocky creek crossings.<br />
<br />
The front section is accessed via the concrete bridge that is just off the first parking lot. It's a mixture of wooded single track and open meadows, with several short but steep climbs. Rocky in the beginning, it switches to a dirt base as you start up the ridge.<br />
<br />
The trail then follows the contours of the meadows to the second section, making for a fun, but quick trip to the wooded area in the back of the park. A winding, dirt hillside trail, mixed with rocks leads to a creek crossing, then a rocky ascent as the trail meanders along another ridge line leading to a picturesque view of a local equestrian farm and pond. This section features a wide swooping turn which leads back across the power line alley that divides this part of the trail.
    Drama in Autumn Skies.jpg
  • This train track is located in Duluth Minnesota. It follows the trail that runs along Lake Superior. You can rent the train for parties.
    duluth_railway.jpg
  • Another Landscape View Of The Arcola Bridge Over Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota at Sunset Withe pink and purple skies
    Purple Sunset by The Footbridge 3.jpg
  • Rocky formations along the shore of Klondike Park Lake cast reflection along the waters' edge
    Klondike Rocky Shore.jpg
  • A Wood Duck Hen Preens Along The Shore of the Lake.<br />
<br />
Wood ducks pair up in late winter and they begin breeding in early spring. The males attract females with their call and attractive, colorful breeding plumage. <br />
<br />
Female wood ducks have grayish-brown bodies. The back is dark gray-brown and the sides are a lighter shade. The most noticeable characteristics of the females are found on the head. The head is gray with a white eye-ring around each eye. The head also has a crest of feathers at the back and white feathers on the throat and chin. <br />
<br />
Wood ducks will 'tip up' and dip their heads under the water to find the standard wetland fare to eat like wild rice, smartweed, pondweed, bulrush, and lotus seeds, but they love to eat "out," of the water that is. They love fruits and nuts found in the woods like beechnuts, wild acorns grapes, and one of their favorites, acorns.
    Preening Wood Duck Hen.jpg
  • Evening Light falls of the plush green trees that surround the fishing lake in the middle of Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville (Saint Charles County) Missouri
    An Evening at Broemmelsiek Park.jpg
  • Portrait View Of The Arcola Bridge Over Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota at Sunset Withe pink and purple skies
    Purple Sunset by The Footbridge 2.jpg
  • A sunset view from Lord Fletcher's dock on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota
    Sunset From Lord Fletchers Dock.jpg
  • The sun reflects off the vibrant lake at Busch Wildlife
    Landscape Colors at Busch.jpg
  • The sun comes out from behind the clouds at Broemmelsiek Park and casts a warm glow across the lake
    Sunrise Over Broemmelsiek.jpg
  • The soft velvet green grass and foliage reflects off the lake at Broemmelsiek Park as a summer evening winds down.
    Broemmelsiek Park Green.jpg
  • An Early Autumn View From The Lake at Klondike Park in Augusta, MO. This is a 250-acre former silica-sand quarry with views of the Missouri River Valley, popular with campers.
    Painted Klondike Autumn.jpg
  • A Foggy Morning Sunrise Looking Our Over Klondike Park Lake in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Klondike Foggy Morning Sunrise.jpg
  • Trying to catch a sunset in the middle of Lake Minnetonka
    Surrounded By Blue.jpg
  • Landscape View Of The Arcola Bridge Over Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota at Sunset Withe pink and purple skies and rolling clouds
    Purple Sunset by The Footbridge.jpg
  • Located on the shore of Lake Minnetonka, Lord Fletcher's offers fine dining, entertainment and banquet services.
    Lord Fletchers Dock.jpg
  • Having Some Water Ski Fun On Lake Minnetonka
    On Da Skis.jpg
  • The sun rises behind the trees near the cove at Klondike Park lake
    Klondike Cove 2.jpg
  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency. Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups. Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley. An indoor conference center that may be rented for weddings, business meetings, and other group functions; three picnic shelters, camper cabins and tent camping sites; a fishing lake; a boat ramp for access to the Missouri River; and about 5 miles of paved or natural trail.<br />
<br />
According to early records, the land upon which Klondike Park sits was originally owned by Wilhelm (William) Engelage, a farmer from Prussia. In 1898, the Tavern Rock Sand Company bought a portion of the property and began Klondike Quarry. The silica sand mined from this quarry was mixed with soda and limestone to create glass products. The top layer (from 8? to 18? was used to make amber glass because of its yellow, claystained color, while clear glass was made from the white sand found below 18 feet. Production reached its peak in 1945 when 233,420 tons of sand were exported from the quarry to meet war demands. The quarry was permanently closed in 1983.
    Winter Sets at Klondike Park.jpg
  • An early morning bite on the fishing line while boating in Lake Superior just after sunrise while the sun was peeking through the dark billowing clouds.
    Early Morning Bite.jpg
  • Tall blue skies with wispy clouds above the reflecting tree line at Klondike Park lake in Saint Charles, Missouri.
    Klondike Tall Skies.jpg
  • Something Klondike Park has that many other area parks don't is tall, rocky hills where visitors can see over the tops of trees - which is especially advantageous for viewing autumn colors.<br />
<br />
The park is a converted rock quarry. Some high, rocky bluffs overlook the heavily forested interiors. The water in the lake is clear enough to watch fish and some large turtles as well as the array of dragon flies. Of the seven or so short hiking trails, two are unpaved. The Lewis and Clark Trail runs parallel to Highway 94 and is the easiest and longest. The unpaved Hogsback Trail is the most scenic. Some mountain bike routes will test your skills.<br />
<br />
Located in southwestern St. Charles County, Klondike Park is a 250-acre park, acquired by the County in 1999. This park lies adjacent to Highway 94, with access to the Katy Trail and the Missouri River. The Klondike Park site has, in the past, been heavily disturbed by quarry operations and is a study of nature's resiliency. Primitive, basic tent camping and camping cabins are all avialable for rental, and the new beautiful Curt Loupe Conference Center is available or meetings, special gatherings, and wedding ceremonies and/or receptions.
    Vibrant Klondike Autumn.jpg
  • The Last Of The Sunlight Peeks Through The Clouds at Broemmelsiek Park and Casts a Sunset Glow Upon The Lake
    Light Peeks Through at Broemmelsiek ...jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park - Spring Reflectio...jpg
  • Come to Tettegouche for a great sense of the North Shore: the spectacular overlooks at Shovel Point; rocky, steep cliffs and inland bluffs; the cascading 60 ft. High Falls of the Baptism River; and the historic Tettegouche Camp where visitors can stay the night.<br />
<br />
This is a hiker's paradise with miles of trails that overlook the Sawtooth Mountains and wind down to inland lakes accessible only by foot.
    Palisade Head - Tettegouche State Pa...jpg
  • The main focus of the New Town at St. Charles  project was the creation of lakes and canals primarily needed to contain 75 acres of storm runoff. However, these lakes quickly became the strong and indentifiable character of New Town St. Charles by providing it with a dramatic and active waterfront. Four neighborhoods will surround a dense, island-like town center neighborhood connected by greens and plazas and entirely surrounded by water.
    Reflecting On New Town.jpg
  • The main focus of the New Town at St. Charles  project was the creation of lakes and canals primarily needed to contain 75 acres of storm runoff. However, these lakes quickly became the strong and indentifiable character of New Town St. Charles by providing it with a dramatic and active waterfront. Four neighborhoods will surround a dense, island-like town center neighborhood connected by greens and plazas and entirely surrounded by water.
    Reflecting On New Town 2.jpg
  • The main focus of the New Town at St. Charles  project was the creation of lakes and canals primarily needed to contain 75 acres of storm runoff. However, these lakes quickly became the strong and indentifiable character of New Town St. Charles by providing it with a dramatic and active waterfront. Four neighborhoods will surround a dense, island-like town center neighborhood connected by greens and plazas and entirely surrounded by water.
    Reflecting On New Town 3.jpg
  • Tones of gold and orange blanket the shore in this autumn waterscape at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri.<br />
<br />
Broemmelsiek Park provides a recreational space for individuals throughout the St. Charles County area. This park offers more than seven miles of multi-use trails as well as an off-leash dog area with small water features in which dogs may swim. The trail is open for equestrian use, bicycling and hiking. There are multiple fishing lakes in the park that are stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill. The astronomy station in the park offers a viewing site with ten concrete viewing stations equipped with telescopes. <br />
<br />
Keeping with the county's mission to preserve green space, the St. Charles County Parks Department is designing Broemmelsiek Park as a passive recreation area focused on the natural features of the land. The 384 acre property is located in southwestern St. Charles County five miles west of Highway 40-61 off State Route DD. Broemmelsiek Park features several lakes, a blend of oak-hickory forest and rolling pastures suitable for a variety of recreation activities and park amenities.
    Golden Autumn at Broemmelsiek Park.jpg
  • Friday, March 1, 2013 was a beautiful snowy day so the husband and I decided to take a break from everything and head out to relax and see what kind out photos we could capture. ..This winter scenery was photographed along one of the lakes at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles County.
    busch_wildlife_winter_scenery.jpg
  • A Black-crowned Night Heron in Green Waters. The Black-crowned Night Heron, commonly abbreviated to just Night Heron in Eurasia, is a medium-sized heron found throughout a large part of the world, except in the coldest regions and Australasia. Black-crowned Night-Herons are stocky birds compared to many of their long-limbed heron relatives. They're most active at night or at dusk, when you may see their ghostly forms flapping out from daytime roosts to forage in wetlands. In the light of day adults are striking in gray-and-black plumage and long white head plumes. These social birds breed in colonies of stick nests usually built over water. They live in fresh, salt, and brackish wetlands and are the most widespread heron in the world. <br />
<br />
Black-crowned Night-Herons often spend their days perched on tree limbs or concealed among foliage and branches. They forage in the evening and at night, in water, on mudflats, and on land. In flight they fold their head back against their shoulders, almost making the neck disappear.<br />
<br />
These are social birds that tend to roost and nest in groups, although they typically forage on their own. Look for them in most wetland habitats across North America, including estuaries, marshes, streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
    Black-crowned Night Heron 2.jpg
  • This goose stop and poses for a cute photo after enjoying a piece of bread. Love the water drops falling from its mouth.
    dribbles.jpg
  • This carp swam up to this cute little gosling and tried to eat its webbed food for lunch. These little gosling squealed and the big geese came to its defense.
    carp_bait.jpg
  • Mans best friend takes a front row seat for a fun ride
    339AMans Best Boat.jpg
Next