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			Johnny Sundby		Johnny Sundby was born and resides in Rapid City South Dakota, with his wife Robin and two children, Emmy and Evan. He owns and operates Johnny Sundby Photography, an art gallery and studio, one block north of Storybook Island, in west Rapid City. After graduating from Augustana College in 1990, he worked for the Miles City Star, Associated Press and the Rapid City Journal. Johnny's Father, John A Sundby, is an acclaimed landscape photographer and they used to take photographs for 4-H and for high school photography class together. What he loves most about his profession is getting out and traveling to new and undiscovered places. Johnny has published three popular coffee table books--"Deadwood, Town of Legends," "Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains, Like No Place On Earth," and "In God's Country, Photographs of the Black Hills and Badlands." The Black Hills book has sold over 33,000 copies and he was named "Best Photographer" in South Dakota by "Eyes on You" magazine in 1995. Johnny has won numerous first place photo journalism awards during his stint and the Rapid City Journal was named a "Lee President's Award Winner" for his contribution to Lee Enterprises newspaper chain. He also was the winner of the coveted annual "Horizon Award" from Augustana College in 2002 for outstanding accomplishments post college graduation. Johnny enjoys seeing his work show-cased in the Take It Home DVDs (Black Hills and Dakota Creatures) as an added venue for his work. He invites visitors to Rapid City to stop by the gallery and take a look at the huge framed murals on display. Visit his website at www.johnnysundby.com

			Paul Sundberg		Born and raised on a small farm south of McGregor, Minnesota, Paul Sundberg has been taking photos since the early 1970’s He purchased his first 35 mm SLR camera while serving in the military at Fort Bliss, Texas. Paul started photographing the North Shore when he and his wife, Karla, moved to Cascade River State Park in 1976. “The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of my favorite spots to photograph,” says Paul. “The big lake changes constantly. You can go back to the same spot time and time again and always find something new and different. Many family memories have been created while traveling the shore with their children, Rebecca and Adam. The Sundberg family moved to Gooseberry Falls Sate Park in 1983 where they presently reside. As manager of the park, Paul has the opportunity to share his knowledge of the North Shore with many park visitors. “The North Shore is such a special place,” Paul Says. “There isn't a better place to live and raise a family. Every season holds new wonders to experience. From the lake’s high rocky bluffs and numerous rock beaches to well over 100 waterfalls there are countless subjects for a photographer to capture on film. Watching the full moon rise over Split Rock Lighthouse or experiencing thunderous waves crashing into the rocky shoreline near Tettegouche State Park is experiences that create memories that are not soon forgotten.” Paul’s photos have been made into calendars and postcards. They have also appeared in several publications such as Lake Superior Magazine and Boundary Waters Journal. Paul recently has had his photos put to music in five new DVDs produced by Take It Home, Inc. These titles include: The Northshore, Boundary Waters, Northland Creatures, Serenity, and Give Thanks. His most recent publication is a book on the North Shore of Lake Superior entitled “North Shore Vision”. Paul presents power point programs to church and civic groups showing his images of scenery and wildlife found along the North Shore. In these programs you will be able to hear the stories behind the photos and find out about those out of the way spots. Wildlife story: One of northern Minnesota ' s critters that I enjoy photographing is the moose. About three years ago I bought a how-to tape on moose calling. During the fall the bull goes into rut and searches out the cow moose. During that time you can call them in by imitating the sounds made by the cow. I thought that if it worked, it would be a great photo opportunity. After some practice I decided to give it a try. Several miles up Highway 1 in the Superior National Forest I found a spot where I had seen moose several times in the past. I walked into a logged off area with a cedar swamp behind. It was a beautiful still evening and the sun was setting. Birds were singing and sounds carried for a long way. I put the birch bark megaphone to my lips and made my first call. Everything was quiet. I called for about fifteen minutes and thought I heard branches breaking in the distance. One more call. Now I know I heard branches breaking. Maybe this does work! I called again and I heard bigger branches breaking. Something large was headed my way. Another call and I heard antlers crashing against trees as this critter moved faster in my direction. Another minute went by and then I saw him. A large bull moose stepped out into the open waving his antlers back and forth. As the antlers glistened in the setting sun, it was a beautiful sight. My heart pounded so loudly I thought the moose must be able to hear it. I felt vulnerable. I was on the ground with a thousand pound moose thinking I am the love of his life. I thought that maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all! I moved back into the larger cedars. I stopped calling and looked around. I couldn't see the moose so I moved away from the tree. I looked over my shoulder and there he was about 50 yards away staring at me. I was hesitant to call again. The bull slowly walked away and disappeared into the heavy brush. After seeing me he must have realized I wasn’t the love of his life after all. I didn’t even try to take his picture but it will be a memory that will be with me for a long time. Paul Sundberg , October 2003

			Rudi Hargesheimer		Rudi lives in two of the most beautiful places in Minnesota. His home on Lake Superior is near Split Rock Lighthouse where he views two points dropping in cliffs to the water from his front window. And because he works at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis as a graphic design/advertising manager, he shares a house with his girlfriend in Marine on St Croix. Rudi has been an advocate for sharing Minnesota's natural wonders with others for many years. He was a board member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association for 12 years, and President for 6 years He is currently a board member of The Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota, which helps raise awareness, legislation and funds for the preservation and expansion of Minnesota's parks and trails. Rudi's business, North Shore Photo Art sells only Lake Superior region images, most with no hint of man included. The one exception is lighthouses because they make a dramatic focal point within the natural scene. His matted and framed images are available at Split Rock Lighthouse, Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center and Blue Iris Gallery, just across the lift bridge in Duluth. Rudi has been taking photographs for over 20 years. He started as a tourist taking snap shots of his trips, using photos in books and post cards as a frame of reference, and trying to capture shots that were better in quality. He taught himself how to create good compositions and admits he is no fun to travel with because it takes a discerning eye and it takes a long time to compose just the right image. He says he gets his best shots when he is alone!. Rudi appreciates the challenge of creating art from a mere landscape, and his satisfaction comes from capturing the depth and intrigue of the place. That, he says, is when it becomes art. Rudi appreciates the positive response he gets when others view his art. What he likes about the DVD format of Take It Home's product is that the images fade in and out with the music in a wonderful way. Rudi has received several awards at art fairs. His images have been widely published in travel magazines, Lake Superior Magazine, Minneapolis/St Paul Magazine, The Star Tribune and St Paul Pioneer Press. He also has been on the cover of the Lake Superior Magazine Calendars, White Woods/Quiet Woods guidebook, and Guide to the Border Route Trail. He produced a poster map of the Superior Hiking Trail which includes inset photos of the trail. Rudi's website is www.northshorephotoart.com and his email address is rharges@bitstream.net.

			Dennis Ohara		Dennis O'Hara lives in Duluth, Minnesota and has been married 32 years to Debby; they have three children and 3 grandchildren. Dennis is retired from Minnesota Power and the Minnesota Air National Guard. He is the owner of Northern Images Photography and graduated from the NY Institute of Photography. Dennis is a Born Again Christian. Dennis has been taking photographs since 1989. He got started in nature photography after he got out of the military, where he had been flying as a navigator on reconnaissance aircraft. The thing he loves most about nature photography is being able to focus on God's creation. He says, "As you view the beauty of God's creation, my hope is that you may see through the scenery into the face of the Creator. Only the mind of God could imagine and create the beauty of a flower, paint a sunrise, or compose the waterfalls that surround us where ever we live. Nature is as physically close to God as we can get on this side of eternity." Dennis is passionate about providing opportunities for his website viewers, and created www.northernimages.com so that everyone who lives, or once lived in this region can visit the site and bring back some fond memories of the area, and give themselves a nice break in their day. A portion of Dennis' images are featured in Take It Home, Incs collection: "Take Duluth Home with You--Seasons Edition," "Give Thanks," Road Trip to Serenity" and "Take a White Christmas Home with You." Dennis' photographs are available in magazines such as Lake Superior Magazine, North Shore Visitor, Water Park of America, and Lighthouses of the Great Lakes, as well as on calendars and at his website. He likes the DVD format because if opens up and allows hundreds of images to thousands of customers throughout the country and world at a low cost. Dennis loves Lake Superior, the landscape, nature and especially storms. The lightning series over Lake Superior, in the Duluth DVD, was taken just before the scheduled Fourth of July celebration. He remembers that the lightning was so spectacular that he used up all his film before the fireworks even started. "The fireworks display ended up to be not nearly as dramatic and loud as the passing thunderstorm" he reminisces.

					Mike was born in St. Paul, Minnesota but has lived most of his life in Superior, Wisconsin where he currently resides with his wife Mary and their three children, Ben, Aaron and Tracy. His passion for photography stems from being an avid outdoorsman. Being able to see wildlife go about their normal activities was something he wanted to share with everyone. He started taking a camera with him wherever he went. Soon, people were requesting his photography to give as presents for birthdays, holidays, weddings and retirements. Some of Mike's favorite spots include the South Shore of Lake Superior, more specifically, the Apostle Islands. Loading up the boat and island hopping is a favorite past time for him and Mary. Being able to see the lake in many different moods creates many photo opportunities. The North Shore of Lake Superior is also a favorite getaway. Giant waves, lighthouses, waterfalls and wildlife such as eagles, deer, bear, moose, fox and wolves are favorite targets. Camping and kayaking up on the Gunflint Trail is also scheduled a couple times a year. Mike also has a great passion for photography out west. Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks are where Mike and Mary choose to spend most of their time out west. Both parks are bursting with dramatic scenery and abundant, diverse wildlife. "Being in these parks is so spiritual and is a big part of me." Mike's photography can be seen in his gallery in Superior, his web site (HarborScenes.com) and in many fine galleries around the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior. It has also been featured in Lake Superior Magazine and it's Recreation Guide and Cabin Life Magazine. Many of his loon images are currently being used by the Sigurd Olson Foundation for instructional presentations. The South Shore DVD is what he is most proud of. Having a lake home near Iron River, Wisconsin provided easy access to many area treasures which are showcased in the DVD. With a 24-7 passion for capturing the beauty around us, Mike continues to work on many projects that will display his talented work.
			Mike Mikulich

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