Temperance River Cascades

Temperance River State Park, Minnesota

“Those brown rivers and streams on the North Shore often contain something called tannins — organic matter in roots, decaying leaves and bark. They can give the water an amber tint, so it looks like tea or root beer.”

I have presented four images taken a few seconds apart at this spot because the water changes so rapidly that each photo has a unique look.

by Buddy Hawkins