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The theme for this month's contest is "Rock".
Monthly Category: Picture of Canoe Country Rock
Prize: BWCA Hat, Shirt or Bandanna.
Winner will receive an additional prize of leather work from Dicecupmaker with the bwca.com flying moose on it. Thank you Dicecupmaker!
Thanks to Cooke Custom Sewing (CSS) for sponsoring the year end prize!
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"Far more interesting than the chase itself is the observation, the study of the life histories of the strange and wonderful creatures of the wilderness." President Theodore Roosevelt
The rocky landing of a campsite on the north shore of Gabbro Lake. Some of the things I absolutely love about the Boundary Waters are the rocky shores and landings from a canoe.
This ordinary grayish rock during the day was transformed by the rays of the setting sun into this interesting and colorful specimen. Horseshoe Lake, august 2011
This was a great trip some years back. Guy caught a 32" Walleye (that I was privileged to net) and a very fun time. That trip was one of the first in our now Annual voyages as a solid "group". Great Memories. Trip was on Brule lake in '03
*Disclaimer* I have to give props to low powered camera's Photo. This was a 2003 Point and shoot Camera. It was a Sony Cybershot. I then used Picasa. That is a sweet program, it did nice work. Let me know your thoughts.
** The Photo on the bottom (Picasa's "I am feeling Lucky" handy work applied) is my submission.
Leo
Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon. --Norwegian Proverb
This was a great trip some years back. Guy caught a 32" Walleye (that I was privileged to net) and a very fun time. That trip was one of the first in our now Annual voyages as a solid "group". Great Memories. Trip was on Brule lake in '03
*Disclaimer* I have to give props to low powered camera's Photo. This was a 2003 Point and shoot Camera. It was a Sony Cybershot. I then used Picasa. That is a sweet program, it did nice work. Let me know your thoughts.
** The Photo on the bottom (Picasa's "I am feeling Lucky" handy work applied) is my submission.
Leo
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Nice work on the photo. Did you have a big fish on too? or maybe another rock ;)
slabs of Graywhacke on La Croix.for years i thought this was some sort of lava flow but a geology map of the BW shows this part of LLC to be all this sort of rock. i call this Bath Tub Bay because of the shape of the bay as seen on a map and the smooth shoreline.
Just to show the contrast of how high the water has been this year. Photo taken May 28, 2012. I'd imagine it's come up considerably since then as well?
This ordinary grayish rock during the day was transformed by the rays of the setting sun into this interesting and colorful specimen. Horseshoe Lake, august 2011"
June 2012 - Lady Chain Loop - padding up the creek from Kawishiwi Lake through the burn area to Kawasachong Lake. The abundant green floor was beautiful through the eerie blackened trees.
"Far more interesting than the chase itself is the observation, the study of the life histories of the strange and wonderful creatures of the wilderness." President Theodore Roosevelt
These rocks remind of the granite cliffs of Kekababic.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson...and...“Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".
Ya.....I think it was a rock bass. Actually, you can see his pole bent, and I think it was a small walleye or pike. But I was trying to capture the great moment as the sun was about done for the day in the background. Great time!
First - to Fitgers1. Thank you, it was a few memories for many and it is many that will never be forgot.
Second - I almost posted this because I love that Rock out of Malberg.
I love Rocks. My favorite Quote was from one of the guys in this Picture, my buddy Arlo. He says as we left, "A lot of Big Rocks around here, A lot of big Rocks!" HA!!!!!
Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon. --Norwegian Proverb
quote Torch: "Fishing of a rock in the middle of ogish 2011 "
I'm fairly certain I've grounded a kevlar into this rock. Was very choppy water and couldn't see it. Just the thunk of my paddle hitting and then that awful scraping sound.
quote chipaddler: "quote Torch: "Fishing of a rock in the middle of ogish 2011 "
I'm fairly certain I've grounded a kevlar into this rock. Was very choppy water and couldn't see it. Just the thunk of my paddle hitting and then that awful scraping sound."
I'm pretty sure my Dad caught a 19 inch smallie off those rocks in 2000.
Not for contest just sharing. I found this in very low water on Insula. It is clearly notched on one end and beveled to a point on the other. Many people have said this isn't an artifact but I read that very long ago the natives used this sandtone for spear tips. I also know I'm not supposed to remove these from the BWCA but yes, I took it home and it sits on a shelf in my bathroom. I'd love to donate it to a museum and get a professional opinion on the authenticity.
quote 108cneil: " Painted Rock on the Isle of Pines."
Hey there 108cneil.
I just bought a book, Dorothy Molter, The Root Beer Lady by Sarah Guy-Levar and Terri Schocke. They are the two women who run The Dorothy Molter Museum.
In the book is the story of the Ribbon Rock! It is actually a natural rock that consists of a banded iron formation. The ribbons are magnetite, jasper & chert. It is believed that it was carried to the region by a glacier. Pretty cool.
"Far more interesting than the chase itself is the observation, the study of the life histories of the strange and wonderful creatures of the wilderness." President Theodore Roosevelt
quote Hawbakers: "quote 108cneil: " Painted Rock on the Isle of Pines."
Hey there 108cneil.
I just bought a book, Dorothy Molter, The Root Beer Lady by Sarah Guy-Levar and Terri Schocke. They are the two women who run The Dorothy Molter Museum.
In the book is the story of the Ribbon Rock! It is actually a natural rock that consists of a banded iron formation. The ribbons are magnetite, jasper & chert. It is believed that it was carried to the region by a glacier. Pretty cool."
I saw the Ribbon Rock for the first time this year. It really is amazing! I need to pick up a copy of that book. I have always been fascinated by people who chose to live life in their own way. Thanks for the reply! Happy 4th!
quote TwoByGreenCanoe: "For those that are interested in ribbon rock there is a massive one behind the Soudan Mine. "
Very cool. I would like to see this, too! Where is this?
"Far more interesting than the chase itself is the observation, the study of the life histories of the strange and wonderful creatures of the wilderness." President Theodore Roosevelt
quote Torch: "Fishing of a rock in the middle of ogish 2011 " this picture reminds me of when we went through ogish with some newbies.and when we got to this point in the lake, we said oh there is a rock reef that comes up right about here we turned around and they were hung up on the rocks in there canoe 2funny. very nice pics thanks everyone
quote Hawbakers: "quote TwoByGreenCanoe: "For those that are interested in ribbon rock there is a massive one behind the Soudan Mine. "
Very cool. I would like to see this, too! Where is this?"
I don't remember the exact coordinates but there are a few miles of hiking trails within the Soudan Mine Park. This rock is adjacent to one of the trails and gravel road.
That was me & yes, I made it. That was 13 years ago....don't know if I'd try it these days. There was not much of a "running" start & it was uphill at that. If the photo is late, don't make special consideration for me. Thanks
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly