Lake Superior is a photographer's dream come true—its sheer scale, shifting moods, and rugged shoreline offer endless creative inspiration.
Stretching across 2,700 miles of shoreline, it carves dramatic cliffs out of volcanic basalt and sandstone, such as the iconic palisade edges at Palisade Head and Pictured Rocks, which tower dramatically above the water. Photographers can chase the light from sunrise to blue hour at Split Rock Lighthouse—perched 130 feet above the lake—capturing stark silhouettes, icy foregrounds, and delicate reflections.
The coast offers power in motion, too: crashing waves sculpt icy patterns and spray along the shore in winter, while spring and fall bring cascades, waterfalls, and vibrant foliage that frame the lakeside.
Whether you're seeking the raw energy of winter storms, the fiery tones of autumn, or the serene clarity of summer, Lake Superior's ever-changing palette and geological grandeur make it a perfect gallery of God's composition.
"There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small. There the ships go to and fro, and leviathan, which you formed to frolic there."
— Psalm 104:25–26
Lake Superior has 1200 miles of rugged shoreline. A visit to the lakeshore of this mighty lake always seems to put things into perspective.
The Apostle Islands sit just off shore from the Bayfield Peninsula on Lake Superior. Erosion of the sandstone has carved out sea caves which can be visited by boat during the summer, and on skies during colder winters. The caves are one of the wonders of the region and give new meaning to "Heaven on Earth".
The Apostle Islands sit just off shore from the Bayfield Peninsula on Lake Superior. Erosion of the sandstone has carved out sea caves which can be visited by boat during the summer, and on skies during colder winters. The caves are one of the wonders of the region and give new meaning to "Heaven on Earth".
The Apostle Islands sit just off shore from the Bayfield Peninsula on Lake Superior. Erosion of the sandstone has carved out sea caves which can be visited by boat during the summer, and on skies during colder winters. The caves are one of the wonders of the region and give new meaning to "Heaven on Earth".
The Apostle Islands sit just off shore from the Bayfield Peninsula on Lake Superior. Erosion of the sandstone has carved out sea caves which can be visited by boat during the summer, and on skies during colder winters. The caves are one of the wonders of the region and give new meaning to "Heaven on Earth".
The Apostle Islands sit just off shore from the Bayfield Peninsula on Lake Superior. Erosion of the sandstone has carved out sea caves which can be visited by boat during the summer, and on skies during colder winters. The caves are one of the wonders of the region and give new meaning to "Heaven on Earth".
A large Pine Tree hangs onto the rocky ledge of Shovel Point in Tetegouche State Park.
Ice fog forms over Agate Bay in Two Harbors Minnesota.
Icy Sunrise - icicles overhanging Lake Superior Shoreline.
During late winter, ice embraces the shores of Lake Superior like a necklace. The beauty of this natural wonder adds a quiet white finishing touch to the never ending glory of Gods creation.
Tettegouche is one of Minnesota's most beautiful state parks. It features a mile of Lake Superior coast, including the Baptism River mouth; the river's cascades and falls; four inland lakes; rugged semimountainous reliefs; and an undisturbed northern hardwood forest.
A freighter waits in Lake Superior to pick up grain in Duluth.
Gold Coast - Lake Superior
A mid-summer sunrise over Lake Superior and the North Shore near DuluthNature declares the glory of God, and this summer sunrise over the North Shore is an awsome display of the majesty and greatness of Almighty God.
Early light near Grand Marais breaks the grip of night.
A sunrise over Lake Superior sheds light on a freighter waiting to pick up grain in Duluth.
The rolling waves of Lake Superior lap at the ice covered rocks on this cold December morning. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens (Psalm 8)
A golden sunrise over Lake Superior glistens off the frigid waters at Tetegouche State Park.When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?
Pastels colors of a December morning fill the skies of a Northshore sunrise
This pine tree makes it's last stand along the shores of Lake Superior
THe soft colors of dawn, flood off Lake Superior to mee the comming day
The bent trunk of a fallen pine tree, frames the sunrise of another beautiful day on the north shore of Lake Superior.
Lake Superior is the laergest freshwater lake in the world.
The moon drops across the horizon at it sets befor a northland winter day.
The beauty of winter is readily apparent along the shore of Lake Superior.
Tettegouche is one of Minnesota's most beautiful state parks. It features a mile of Lake Superior coast, including the Baptism River mouth; the river's cascades and falls; four inland lakes; rugged semimountainous reliefs; and an undisturbed northern hardwood forest.
Tettegouche is one of Minnesota's most beautiful state parks. It features a mile of Lake Superior coast, including the Baptism River mouth; the river's cascades and falls; four inland lakes; rugged semimountainous reliefs; and an undisturbed northern hardwood forest.
Tettegouche is one of Minnesota's most beautiful state parks. It features a mile of Lake Superior coast, including the Baptism River mouth; the river's cascades and falls; four inland lakes; rugged semimountainous reliefs; and an undisturbed northern hardwood forest.
Tettegouche is one of Minnesota's most beautiful state parks. It features a mile of Lake Superior coast, including the Baptism River mouth; the river's cascades and falls; four inland lakes; rugged semimountainous reliefs; and an undisturbed northern hardwood forest.
Spingtime on Lake Superior's North Shore brings in salmon and fishermen. This sunrise image at Lester River focuses on a coulbe buddies out in the cool morning air, catching fish, a beautiful sunrise and some good fellowship.
Tettegouche is one of Minnesota's most beautiful state parks. It features a mile of Lake Superior coast, including the Baptism River mouth; the river's cascades and falls; four inland lakes; rugged semimountainous reliefs; and an undisturbed northern hardwood forest.
Lake Superior Agates
Sistas
Two Harbors Lighthouse
During the cold winter months the sun warms the moring landscape with golden light.
Saltie at anchor off Duluth
A quit evening on Lake Superior at Canal Park in Duluth.
The first light of morning breaks over Lake Superior as the clouds caught the light for a brief moment before hiding the sun once again.
Palisade Head - Silver Bay
CSL Assiniboine
Tettegouche State Park
