Double departure under the the aerial lift bridge in Duluth: the American Mariner leads the way with wheat loaded for Buffalo followed by the John G. Munson headed to Marquette to load ore, 23 April, 2026. Photo by David Schauer.
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“The Munson's master salute, parroted by the bridge, was a great way to close out a productive day of maritime photography.” - David Schauer

The Mark W. Barker makes a rare stop in Duluth arriving with salt for the Envirotech-Hallett Dock 8, 11 April, 2026. Photo by Gus Schauer.
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“After unloading, the newest U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier (2022) went out into the lake to wait for fleetmate Oberstar to clear Canadian National Dock 6.” - David Schauer

Duluth’s North Pier Lighthouse, 16 February, 2026. Photo by Nicholas Narog.
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“The day before this image was taken, people were walking on the ice very near this area. But yet another 40+ degree day changed all of that. It was a beautiful, sunny day. And those BLUES … such pure blues! And just 2 days after this, a huge snowstorm came rushing by, once again changing the whole scene.” - Nicholas Narog

Sunrise at Enger Tower in Duluth, 16 February, 2026. Photo by Nicholas Narog.
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“I was hoping to capture a sunrise off Lake Superior, but the dense fog made me change my plans. I decided to head up the hill and get above the fog line. As the sun came out, it lit the top of the fog up like it was on fire! It was absolutely gorgeous. It wasn’t the shot I’d planned on, but sometimes the unplanned shots turn out even better.” - Nicholas Narog

Sunrise at the shipping canal in Duluth, 14 February, 2026. Photo by David Schauer.
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“A shallow layer of fog developed over the harbor at sunrise and made for some very neat images.” - David Schauer

Sunrise at Duluth’s shipping canal, 7 February, 2026. Photo by David Schauer.
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“Another fine winter sunrise with calm conditions.” - David Schauer.