Tag Archives: Red Wing

Drone, Panorama, Photography

HIGHWAY 61, Red Wing, MN #sunrise

Image March 16, 2019 Dan Traun 1 Comment

HIGHWAY 61 – Red Wing, MN

I witnessed a nice sunrise along Highway 61 in Red Wing adjacent to Barn Bluff.

The launch Pad

Pre-sunrise over Red Wing looking upstream

Highway 61 — Pre-sunrise looking downstream

Drone, Panorama, Photography, River-scapes

BEFORE THE STORMS COME – Hager City, WI #lovelyafternoon

Image February 23, 2019 Dan Traun 1 Comment

BEFORE THE STORMS COME

Another finally Friday; the work week is done. I look forward to the weekends and photography sunrise/sunset. However, the forecast for this weekend looks like total crap. Freezing rain, snow, high winds – blizzard warning oh my. A recipe for a Netflix binge no doubt. I took advantage of the nice weather Friday afternoon before the storms come. It was nice to get out and fly.

First Stop

I didn’t venture too far; just across the Mississippi River from Red Wing into Wisconsin. My first stop was Pucketville right next to the Harbor Bar. There is a nice view of Red Wing from there and the Jamaican Jerk cuisine is fantastic.

Red Wing Riverfront

Red Wing Bridge Construction

Harbor Bar 360 Sphere

Red Wing Boat Houses

Second Stop

I wanted to get a shot of the Trimbelle River tail waters, but wasn’t able to get a close enough. It is a bit difficult to see, but it is out in the distance about center frame. You can see the bridge over the Trimbelle River on Hwy 35 or the right side of the frame. I will have to dress appropriately next time and go for a hike. The patches of evergreens are interesting. A few hundred feet up sure offers a different perspective.

Third Stop

I drove around a bit more until I found myself near the gravel pit on Cty Rd VV. This area looked pretty interesting while hovering over the bluff tops. The exposed rock from the gravel pit, the road through the valley and if you look closely, you’ll see the little town of Hager City, WI in the middle of the frame.

K Gravel Pit

K Gravel Pit 360 Sphere

I really love the bluff country where I live. I look forward to photographing it from the air in all seasons.

Nature, Photography, Wildlife

COLVILL BAY – Red Wing, MN #exploremn

Image January 27, 2019 Dan Traun 2 Comments

COLVILL BAY

After missing sunrise and quick drive down the lake and back I stopped in to Colvill Bay. Per usual this time of year, there was a flurry of activity. Ducks in the water and eagles flying overhead and perched in trees.

I was greeted right away by a mature eagle perched close by. The snow was falling pretty good at this point; it sat there eye-balling the ducks below.

There were quite a few very active eagles there this morning. As I was shooting, a poker theme emerged.

It was tough shooting with the steam rising off the water and snow falling from above.

It is always interesting to see what variety of ducks will be in the bay.

Red-breasted Merganser

Common Mergansers

Mergansers

Mallards

Mallard

Destination, Photography

COVILL PARK BAY, Red Wing, MN #exploremn

Image December 14, 2018 Dan Traun

Covill Park Bay

Situated on the southwest bank of the Mississippi River, the floodplain forest of Colvill Park is one of the most popular spots in Minnesota to watch wintering bald eagles. In the spring and fall migrating ducks such as mallards, common mergansers, and common goldeneyes can be seen feeding. White-tail deer, mink, and gray squirrels are also common sites. ~#exploremn

There were not many eagles this a.m., but the light, shadows and reflections were wonderful.

Destination, Nature, Photography, Travel, Wildlife

BARN BLUFF – Red Wing, MN #exploremn

Image July 29, 2018 Dan Traun 1 Comment

BARN BLUFF

Barn Bluff is a bluff along the Mississippi River in Red Wing, Minnesota, United States. The bluff is associated with Dakota legend from hundreds of years ago. During the 19th century, the bluff functioned as a visual reference for explorers and travelers. The bluff overlooks the downtown area and towers about 400 feet above the Mississippi River with an extensive view of Lake Pepin to the south. It is one of hundreds of bluffs in the Driftless Area, which covers parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, in addition to the southeastern toe of Minnesota. -wikipedia

Barn Bluff aka Mount La Grange and He Mni Can, is 3100′ long, 800′ wide, 334′ above the river and 1001′ above sea level. There are two main lookouts (red dots) on either end of the bluff; both equally spectacular. The main trailhead can be accessed on the East side; off of East 5th Street (blue dot). See Map for trail details. More info on Barn Bluff here. If you even find yourself in Red Wing, plan on spending a couple of hours hiking the bluff; you won’t be disappointed.