Comments for Jon Nelson

Comment on Quetico Memories by Adam Kahn

Adam Kahn — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:12:58 +0000

An incredible collection. Thank you so much for sharing these.

Comment on A Raven’s Knowledge by Jon Nelson

Jon Nelson — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:27:48 +0000

I have never seen ravens of that size in my travels, the ravens in northwestern Ontario have wing spans up to five feet. Ravens may be larger than that in Greenland but I’d be surprised if they had wing spans of up to 7 feet. If you go back be sure to ask locals about the size of their ravens.

Comment on A Raven’s Knowledge by Chris Painter

Chris Painter — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:17:19 +0000

I enjoyed your article which I came upon while searching for corroborating stories to my having seen many huge ravens while working in Thule Greenland. There are those who believe that I am exaggerating when I claim to have seen them with a wing span of 6-7 feet. Have you heard of this?
Best
Chris

Comment on Images of Thunder Bay by Carl

Carl — Tue, 31 May 2011 02:08:31 +0000

I think the HDR image gives an “other-worldly look” more than what my eye might see. But I do really like them. They are more artistic than regular photography.

Comment on Pukak: Life Under The Snow by Jon Nelson

Jon Nelson — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:06:31 +0000

Added photos in colour. I think it has good stuff.

Comment on Cross Country Skiers in Motion by Janice Matichuk

Janice Matichuk — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:39:17 +0000

Wowsers!!
These “skeletal” photos are just toooooo cool.
I find it fascinating to see the body and muscle motion captured this way.
Awesome work Jon.

Comment on Images of Thunder Bay by Stephanie Williams

Stephanie Williams — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:05:36 +0000

Wow! You have captured incredible beauty. These photos are gallery worthy anywhere in the world!
They are very impressive. You certainly have an artists eye. Such a pleasure to view. I am so pleased I came across these today. Thank you for the delicious eye fest!
Stephanie

Comment on Return to the Powell Homestead on Saganagons Lake by Trish Austin

Trish Austin — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 07:10:01 +0000

Great to read about my great great grandparents!!!

Comment on Atikokan Images by Janice Matichuk

Janice Matichuk — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:50:58 +0000

OH MY OH MY!!
Atikokan sure does look good from the air.
I love the snakey river, after all there’s no beauty in a straight line.
Huh~ never heard of the Golden Winner mine…
and your Little Falls photo can’t be beat. I’ve tried!!
Awesome talent Jon.
Cheers, Janice

Comment on Joe and Vera Meany: 26 Years in Quetico by Dave Williams

Dave Williams — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:58:13 +0000

My dad was Ross Williams and the Meany brothers gave him a number of their early paddles. Before he died in 1987, he gave each of his sons a couple of paddles. We have two beautiful examples of the early bent paddles. We used them years ago but they are now proudly diplayed in our home. Do you have an email so that I can contact one or both of the brothers?
Thanks Dave

Comment on A Raven’s Knowledge by Jim Strom

Jim Strom — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:42:55 +0000

I enjoyed the site and like the drawing of the raven. I lived with ravens in CA and noticed that they lived in different valleys than crows. There are no ravens here in Racine, WI and I miss seeing them. I wish PBS Nature program would do a story of ravens after doing such a nice one on crows last week.

Comment on Rapids and Waterfalls in Quetico by When you get to the end of Falls Road you can go right or left. Each appears to go to private residences. How do we get to this waterfall?

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:52:47 +0000

We’re working on a hiking guide and would appreciate your help.

Comment on Quetico Memories by Terry & Donna Clayton

Terry & Donna Clayton — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 05:31:08 +0000

Great pictures of my Sister Dinna Madsen and friends like good ole Benny AKA as Dynamite Ben.
My teen years were spent on Sag [the winters were brutal] Moved to Maui 30 yrs ago.
Aloha

Comment on Return to the Powell Homestead on Saganagons Lake by Joyce Janus

Joyce Janus — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:37:04 +0000

Hi! Thank you for this thrilling and endearing story. I enjoyed reading and learning about the Powell family, their homestead on Saganagons Lake and living of their beloved land. Happy to hear the story about the beavers and their dam. Smiles to all from Ontario, Canada.!

Comment on Joe and Vera Meany: 26 Years in Quetico by George R. Myers

George R. Myers — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:10:48 +0000

I have been a Quetico devotee since 1956. My brother, Howard, and I participated in the First International Canoe Derby in 1962, placing third in that event. I am in the process of writing an article about that race. The Quetico is an integral part of my life and is my spiritual home. Joe and Vera Meany helped to make Quetico a truly wonderful place.

George R. Myers

Comment on Images of Thunder Bay by Ross

Ross — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:56:05 +0000

Jon, Your photography is amazing, really like what you have done with the website.

Comment on Quetico Memories by Alan Hale

Alan Hale — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:48:16 +0000

Great to see photo of Johnny Sansted, one of a kind. And I have very fond memories of Knife Lake Dorthy and her kindness to some “special people” I guided on a week’s trip past her place.

Comment on Paddling to the McNiece Lake Pines by Alan Hale

Alan Hale — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:39:00 +0000

Enjoyed reading your article. It took me back to memories of many canoe trips in the Quetico, particularly to Lake Argo and the poet lakes.

Comment on Flowers of Quetico and Surrounding Area by Tobias Ross

Tobias Ross — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:37:16 +0000

Beautiful!

Comment on Quetico Memories by Stephen Perry

Stephen Perry — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:30:00 +0000

Jon, Really nice to see these pix. I paddled for two years as Portage crew out of Cache Bay in the early 1980′s. I have very fond memories of you and your family. Thank you for the wonderful reminder of a special time and place. I hope you are all well.