Northward bound?

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I'm trying out a new camera that Tom got for free at work. There was some difficulty in acquiring a charger, but that mission has been accomplished. These pictures are acting as a test run for my upcoming trip to Portland this week. I went on a quick camping jaunt this weekend with a fellow forester-in-the-making. The goal was twofold. First, I am trying to get some information on a certain species of grass that is considered invasive in the area. It has been widely planted for years as a way to prevent erosion, but it tends to take over and do as any other invasive would. Secondly, I wanted to see the lake and woods one more time before winter hits, or at least before all of the leaves fall. It was a fantastic weekend, with a short break in the clouds from all the grey weather that I have been enjoying. The tamarack was in full display and the beach was not windy. Let's see what the fuss is about regarding this camera.

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Photos

with j. luke
we're actually whitewater rafting in this picture

wetland
cloquet forestry center land

reflection
it was nice to see the sun

nasty
Phalaris arundinacea looking mean

cfc
grows a good mushroom

another
shot of the scenery

here is the beach
and a view of duluth, of course

dunes of park point
watch out for the p.i.
........
magnum?

here lies
one good napping log

same log
not the sector i napped against

overhead planes
doing their thing

park point from skyline drive
i failed at capturing its niceness

the same vista
that i've been looking at every fall for years

the colors were nice
and somewhat muted by the greyish skies

but look at this!
here's something new

one night i half dreamt
that the river was coming to get me while i slept

blurry water
sloshing over its constraints