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  • a photographer chasing winter sunrises on Lake Superior's North Shore

    North Shore Winter Photography Bucket List

    October 29, 2021

    Winter on the North Shore of Lake Superior is incredible. Frozen waterfalls, icescapes, and snow make for picture perfect and Instagram-worthy moments! Here are 20 photo locations and ideas for winter photography on Minnesota’s North…

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  • image of a Yellow Sea kayak at the Pictured Rocks Cliffs on Lake Superior

    Seven Secrets for Stunning Kayak Photos

    September 23, 2021

    Want to learn how to take great kayak photos? From paddling technique, to locations, to composing the perfect paddling photos, here is a complete guide on how to take great photos from a canoe or…

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  • compilation of screenshots of Substack Rhetoric and icons

    Substack is Anti-Social Media, and the Next Social Media

    September 5, 2021

    At it’s core, Substack is a newsletter provider with a user-friendly interface. It’s a place for writers and creators to build and email list, write a newsletter, and cultivate a relationship with readers. The added…

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    How to go “Viral” on Instagram Reels

    May 14, 2021

    Instagram Reels is s great way to grow your account and expand your reach. With over one billion users on Instagram, Reels is a great way to expand your reach.

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  • moose photo shot on a canon Rebel

    3 Best Affordable Cameras for Adventure Photography

    May 3, 2021

    Looking for the best affordable camera for adventure photography? Read this article for the best adventure photography cameras

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  • Hiker in the mountains of Glacier National Park

    How to Edit Photos for Incredible Adventure Photography

    February 27, 2021

    The first thing you need to start taking incredible photos is an understanding of composition and lighting. The second thing? You need to develop your own style and learn how to edit in order to…

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maddymarq

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📍Northwoods & Lake Superior
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“Isn’t it just a lake?!” Me: ITS AN INLAND SEA!!!💫 “Isn’t it just a lake?!” Me: ITS AN INLAND SEA!!!💫❄️🌊🌈🏕️🥾Quick note on winter paddling/kayaking Lake Superior:All kayaking on lake superior year-round should be done in a sea kayak with deep water self and assisted rescue skills and/or a qualified guide. VHF marine radio and full safety kit also recommended.Winter paddling should also have a drysuit in the mix+ local knowledge of ice patterns.I don’t offer winter kayaking tours, nor do I know of anyone who does right now!!! I’m very lucky to be able to winter kayak, but it’s the culmination of six plus years of coastal kayaking and gear acquisition. There’s a LOT of additional risk involved with winter kayaking!!!Plus, it’s all pretty frozen right now :)
February in Bayfield, Wisconsin💫🌅 1- a sea stack February in Bayfield, Wisconsin💫🌅1- a sea stack on the bay (shot with @rachel_moon__ )2- frozen falls (shot with @rachel_moon__ )3- an ice cave (*this is on the bay side! Not part of the Apostle Islands Sea Caves/ ice caves which have to be officially opened by the park to visit)4- sunset drive5- subzero docks6- @seagullbaymotel (hosted)7- ice 8- more blue ice 9- as far as the eye can see10- behind frozen falls
Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula❄️⬇️ 1- check out a Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula❄️⬇️1- check out a waterfall (canyon falls, O-kun-Dee-kun, Eagle River2- sauna with @takkasaunas 3- sea kayak with @keweenawadventure Videos from a project with @visit_keweenaw Come say hi @maddymarq for more Great Lakes adventure spam!
But right now…❄️☃️🌅 Come say hi at @maddymarq for But right now…❄️☃️🌅Come say hi at @maddymarq for more Lake Superior winter spam, because it’s actually great here, always :)
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