Black-Eyed Susan Bonanza! I took this photo just after sunrise this morning as the mist was burning off … a bit NW of Gowan, Minnesota along Hwy #2 (near Duluth). The wildflowers stretch as far as the eye can see along the pipeline right away (off the road a bit … one needs to pay attention). I had noticed the black-eyed susans  a few evenings ago while driving back from my cabin, and told myself I had to come back when I had great light.

After spending an hour “tiptoeing through the tulips”, I then found my friendly neighborhood “barn” owl. I now have permission to walk this farm, and the wait was oh so worthwhile!

Great Horned Owl (trying to be a barn owl!)

Did I mention this was a stupendous morning? I also visiting a fox den and watched the kits at play, till my attention was diverted by some Sandhill Cranes in a very photogenic location (pics coming). I love northern Minnesota!