Minnehaha Falls

On the edge of the Minneapolis city limits is a famous park known as "Minnehaha Park" which is home to Minnehaha Creek and the iconic falls. The Creek runs from Lake Minnetonka until it merges with the Mississippi River 22 miles later. The word "Minnehaha" translates to "laughing water" in the Dakota language.

The 193-acre park is located near where the Creek joins the Mississippi, with the falls being the main visitor attraction.

This final photo was taking facing downriver on the peninsula between where the Mississippi and  Minnehaha meet.

Some Waterfall photos

In a recent trip to Glacier National Park in northern Montana, USA, I got the opportunity to photograph some of America's most scenic views. Though most photographers will spend all of their time in the park photographing the mountains, lakes, glaciers, and wildlife, I took some time to photograph a simple roadside stream. I have to admit that I am pleased with the results!

The water is very clear (and cold!) in the park's streams, as they are fed from glaciers and snow higher up in the mountains.

During the summer, lush mosses and grasses can grow along the streams.