Scott Rockvam
@flowstatephoto.bsky.social
Photography, snowboarding, hiking, MN Wild, MN United, kayaking, Pearl Jam, Gaslight Anthem, building science, LGBTQIA friendly, climate & mental health advocate.
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Here's hoping that I haven't missed the all of the best Lake Superior winter conditions already. The forecast doesn't really look promising, but I really need to get up there again soon.
February 5, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Here's hoping that I haven't missed the all of the best Lake Superior winter conditions already. The forecast doesn't really look promising, but I really need to get up there again soon.
If you have clear skies in the northern US & Canada, I’d look up, and north tonight.
I’m telling you there’s a chance.
I’m telling you there’s a chance.
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
If you have clear skies in the northern US & Canada, I’d look up, and north tonight.
I’m telling you there’s a chance.
I’m telling you there’s a chance.
I'm pretty sure this one has become my best selling photo. I can see why. I love everything about it.
February 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I'm pretty sure this one has become my best selling photo. I can see why. I love everything about it.
I've been throwing out some favorites from my travels. I'll keep doing that, but what about closer to home? Here's one real close, about a 10 minute bike ride (or 5 minute drive) from my front door to the overlook.
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I've been throwing out some favorites from my travels. I'll keep doing that, but what about closer to home? Here's one real close, about a 10 minute bike ride (or 5 minute drive) from my front door to the overlook.
Lake of the Clouds showing off exactly how she got her name.
February 3, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Lake of the Clouds showing off exactly how she got her name.
Utah in October 2024 may have been a work trip, but I really took advantage of every spare moment I had. They make it really easy, too with the mountains being so close to the city.
I'm sure I'll get back someday for a more photo & recreation focused trip. Hopefully sooner than later.
I'm sure I'll get back someday for a more photo & recreation focused trip. Hopefully sooner than later.
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Utah in October 2024 may have been a work trip, but I really took advantage of every spare moment I had. They make it really easy, too with the mountains being so close to the city.
I'm sure I'll get back someday for a more photo & recreation focused trip. Hopefully sooner than later.
I'm sure I'll get back someday for a more photo & recreation focused trip. Hopefully sooner than later.
This is undoubtedly one of my favortie shots that I've ever made. The layers upon layers of mountains in the background bathed in golden hour light is just such a vibe.
February 2, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This is undoubtedly one of my favortie shots that I've ever made. The layers upon layers of mountains in the background bathed in golden hour light is just such a vibe.
I didn't get out a lot in January. I was trying to start too many things & between trying to be too much & the chaos of the world, I failed big time. Starting to kind of reframe & refocus priorities before the negative actions become habit.
February 1, 2026 at 3:11 AM
I didn't get out a lot in January. I was trying to start too many things & between trying to be too much & the chaos of the world, I failed big time. Starting to kind of reframe & refocus priorities before the negative actions become habit.
The day I photographed this, I happened to have my hockey skates in the back of my vehicle & skated a few laps around the bay. There was a good 8-12 inches of ice.
The winds shifted overnight and when I drove by the next afternoon all of the ice I had skated on was gone.
The winds shifted overnight and when I drove by the next afternoon all of the ice I had skated on was gone.
January 30, 2026 at 3:42 AM
The day I photographed this, I happened to have my hockey skates in the back of my vehicle & skated a few laps around the bay. There was a good 8-12 inches of ice.
The winds shifted overnight and when I drove by the next afternoon all of the ice I had skated on was gone.
The winds shifted overnight and when I drove by the next afternoon all of the ice I had skated on was gone.
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Mercado Central says the cooperative is in danger of losing the building ☹️ gofund.me/cf76f8dcb
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January 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Mercado Central says the cooperative is in danger of losing the building ☹️ gofund.me/cf76f8dcb
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How we doing tonight?
MN, witnessing our aches.
MN, witnessing our aches.
January 29, 2026 at 1:18 AM
How we doing tonight?
MN, witnessing our aches.
MN, witnessing our aches.
Here in Minnesota, the term ICE OUT refers to the day in the spring when the ice that has covered our beautiful lakes finally melts. We celebrate that day as if it's a holiday.
How will you celebrate ICE OUT when it happens? I feel like we'll take to the streets in celebration here in Minnesota.
How will you celebrate ICE OUT when it happens? I feel like we'll take to the streets in celebration here in Minnesota.
January 27, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Here in Minnesota, the term ICE OUT refers to the day in the spring when the ice that has covered our beautiful lakes finally melts. We celebrate that day as if it's a holiday.
How will you celebrate ICE OUT when it happens? I feel like we'll take to the streets in celebration here in Minnesota.
How will you celebrate ICE OUT when it happens? I feel like we'll take to the streets in celebration here in Minnesota.
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law on Summit Avenue just sent out a notice to evacuate the building immediately "in an abundance of caution." (I am not there but get their alerts as an adjunct.)
January 26, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Mitchell Hamline School of Law on Summit Avenue just sent out a notice to evacuate the building immediately "in an abundance of caution." (I am not there but get their alerts as an adjunct.)
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Isn't that the truth?!!!
January 26, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Isn't that the truth?!!!
Last evening, after being cooped up most of the weekend, alternately glued to the horrors of the occupation & resistance in MPLS and trying to distract myself to be present for my family, I decided that I needed some time away.
January 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Last evening, after being cooped up most of the weekend, alternately glued to the horrors of the occupation & resistance in MPLS and trying to distract myself to be present for my family, I decided that I needed some time away.
Here's a thought that I've been grappling with over the last 3ish weeks.
Does art matter right now?
I haven't touched my camera or had the desire to in 2026. Does it even matter? The weather we have been having is usually my favorite time to go to the north shore and make photos. Yet, nothing.
Does art matter right now?
I haven't touched my camera or had the desire to in 2026. Does it even matter? The weather we have been having is usually my favorite time to go to the north shore and make photos. Yet, nothing.
January 25, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Here's a thought that I've been grappling with over the last 3ish weeks.
Does art matter right now?
I haven't touched my camera or had the desire to in 2026. Does it even matter? The weather we have been having is usually my favorite time to go to the north shore and make photos. Yet, nothing.
Does art matter right now?
I haven't touched my camera or had the desire to in 2026. Does it even matter? The weather we have been having is usually my favorite time to go to the north shore and make photos. Yet, nothing.
The ONLY ice welcome in Minnesota
January 23, 2026 at 11:55 PM
The ONLY ice welcome in Minnesota
Stay Frosty this weekend, Minnesota!
January 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Stay Frosty this weekend, Minnesota!
In Maine, summer of 2019, there was a case that baffled scientists. There was a bald eagle found with a stab wound through its heart. It turns out that the eagle had stolen, or attempted to steal, a loon chick which was also found dead nearby.
January 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM
In Maine, summer of 2019, there was a case that baffled scientists. There was a bald eagle found with a stab wound through its heart. It turns out that the eagle had stolen, or attempted to steal, a loon chick which was also found dead nearby.
I feel the same, Eagle...
January 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I feel the same, Eagle...
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Greenlandic politician and former MP Tillie Martinussen: “We do not want to be rich like [USians]. Look how greedy they are, even trying to invade their friends. We would not sell ourselves.”
January 19, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Greenlandic politician and former MP Tillie Martinussen: “We do not want to be rich like [USians]. Look how greedy they are, even trying to invade their friends. We would not sell ourselves.”
The sun is spitting some craziness earthwise right now, almost all of the elements are there for a great show, but the BZ component is pegged northward. We need it southward in order to get much for aurora here.
January 19, 2026 at 11:48 PM
The sun is spitting some craziness earthwise right now, almost all of the elements are there for a great show, but the BZ component is pegged northward. We need it southward in order to get much for aurora here.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.