Minnesota’s North Shore along Lake Superior is a rugged coastline filled with ancient forests, weathered mountains, and serene waterfalls. Many of the long exposures below were taken using neutral density filters.

Sunrise on Lake Superior
Sunrise along a rocky inlet on Lake Superior. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 16mm, f/8, ISO 100, 26s.
Brule Falls
A long exposure turns the foam of rushing water into smooth trails at the Lower Falls of the Brule River, Judge C.R. Magney Park. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 22mm, f/11, ISO 100, 88s.
Oberg Lake
Another fun long exposure: streaky cumulus clouds over Oberg Lake. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 26mm, f/11, ISO 100, 26s.
Lake ice
Lake ice reflecting midday light at Sugarloaf Cove. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 16mm, f/18, ISO 100, 1/200s.
Loons on a lake
The quintessential Minnesota scene: loons on a lake. X-A1, XC 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 @ 50mm, f/7.1, ISO 200, 1/550s.
Cascade River
Bubbles eddy in the Cascade River. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 16mm, f/8, ISO 100, 10s.
Tettegouche beach
Water strikes rocks on a beach at Tettegouche State Park. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 20mm, f/11, ISO 100, 1/20s.
Shovel Point
The sun sets with a view of Palisade Head and the coast of Tettegouche State Park. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 17mm, f/16, ISO 100, 1/4s.
Sugarloaf Cove
A long exposure made for streaking clouds and glassy water during blue hour at Sugarloaf Cove. D750, 16-35 f/4G @ 20mm, f/11, ISO 100, 210s.