Brainerd Lakes Area PhotographerBeauty of the Brainerd Lakes Area, captured by Deb Mitzel Photography, located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, serving Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, and the surrounding communities.

I recently got a new camera and wanted to test it out on some outdoor photos.  Our currently brown and white landscape in the Brainerd Lakes Area isn't really tripping my trigger at this point, so I decided to stop by the Northland Arboretum in Baxter to see if the birds were out.  It was a balmy 10 degrees, so as much as I was into getting some shots, I wasn't up for spending much time out in the cold.  I found a squirrel and a few birds hanging out at one of the feeders.  Fortunately for me, the parking lot was almost empty, and I could shoot right from the comfort of my vehicle...no hearty Minnesota action going on here, my friends!  Well, not today anyway...

I'm sure the birds (and the Arb staff) didn't appreciate my industrious squirrel friend stealing their food, but it did make for some nice shots.  As I was sitting there watching, from the comfort of my vehicle, I was struck by how active and chipper the birds and the squirrel were, despite the cold - wish I had some of that in me right now!  Might make these frigid Minnesota temps a little more pleasant. 

Have a great week!

Deb

Brainerd Lakes Area PhotographerBeauty of the Brainerd Lakes Area, captured by Deb Mitzel Photography, located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, serving Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, and the surrounding communities. Brainerd Lakes Area PhotographerBeauty of the Brainerd Lakes Area, captured by Deb Mitzel Photography, located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, serving Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, and the surrounding communities. Brainerd Lakes Area PhotographerBeauty of the Brainerd Lakes Area, captured by Deb Mitzel Photography, located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, serving Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, and the surrounding communities. Brainerd Lakes Area PhotographerBeauty of the Brainerd Lakes Area, captured by Deb Mitzel Photography, located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, serving Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, and the surrounding communities.