It was 13F below zero (actual, not windchill) this morning. Thus I decided it was a great day to head out and catch the pre-dawn light over Lake Superior. I normally find the most vibrant colors are 30 to 40 minutes before actually sunrise. I definitely needed a full thermal layer in addition to normal clothes and outerwear! The slight wind out of the SW blew the seasmoke offshore revealing these freighters at anchor. I did eventually go owling, but away from the warming waters of Lake Superior, the temperature was -20F. I know from experience birding is poor when it is that cold, and in fact the birding was poor. Everyone and everything is just trying to stay warm!

The more dramatic sky colors are the result of my taking a hike to better line up with the approaching sun beneath the horizon.