Sunrise from Presque Isle, Marquette, MI

Sunrise No. 37 of 1,600+

  • Sunrise time: 8:06
  • Azimuth: 112°
  • Did the sun rise: Yes
  • Was the sun visible: No

Weather

  • Felt like: 5 ºF
  • Air Temp: 14 ºF
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Wind: 6 mph
  • Wind gust: 8 mph

Exposure

  • 27mm
  • f/8.0
  • 1/80 sec
  • 500

Location

Presque Isle, Marquette, MI

2.7 mile commute

📍 46° 34' 56" N, -87° 22' 48" W

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Musings [149 words]

It cannot be overstated how much Lake Superior changes in a single day this time of year. Yesterday there were a few chunks of ice balls near the shore and open water as far as the eye can sees (that’s about 7 miles to the horizon when standing at the shore). And today, it was nothing but ice as far as the eye can see.

As I prepare for my TEDxNMU talk I have been thinking a lot about taking delight in nature, finding delight, seeking delight. My dear friend Stephanie likes to joke about how amused I am all the time. I think that’s something that I’ve always found in nature. About a year ago while walking up Hogback Mountain with a friend, I noticed this naturally formed wooden bracelet. She commented, “How on earth did you notice that?” It starts with taking delight in the smallest things.