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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Love is a verb. An action. Anything else is just filler.
February 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Love is a verb. An action. Anything else is just filler.
There is a beautiful world out there.
On the other side of all of this chaos can be a kinder, gentler, sustainable, more colorful world. I would much prefer to train my eyes on what that can look like. However, we cannot diminish the darkness & its effect on the world around us.
On the other side of all of this chaos can be a kinder, gentler, sustainable, more colorful world. I would much prefer to train my eyes on what that can look like. However, we cannot diminish the darkness & its effect on the world around us.
February 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM
There is a beautiful world out there.
On the other side of all of this chaos can be a kinder, gentler, sustainable, more colorful world. I would much prefer to train my eyes on what that can look like. However, we cannot diminish the darkness & its effect on the world around us.
On the other side of all of this chaos can be a kinder, gentler, sustainable, more colorful world. I would much prefer to train my eyes on what that can look like. However, we cannot diminish the darkness & its effect on the world around us.
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Minnesota and the ICE situation:
WHHYYY are so many people believing the folks who ALWAYS LIE just because they said the one thing that we want to hear?
ICE was all over our city yesterday - harder than before.
We NEED to know how many permanent ICE positions they've added in MN. 1/2
WHHYYY are so many people believing the folks who ALWAYS LIE just because they said the one thing that we want to hear?
ICE was all over our city yesterday - harder than before.
We NEED to know how many permanent ICE positions they've added in MN. 1/2
February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Minnesota and the ICE situation:
WHHYYY are so many people believing the folks who ALWAYS LIE just because they said the one thing that we want to hear?
ICE was all over our city yesterday - harder than before.
We NEED to know how many permanent ICE positions they've added in MN. 1/2
WHHYYY are so many people believing the folks who ALWAYS LIE just because they said the one thing that we want to hear?
ICE was all over our city yesterday - harder than before.
We NEED to know how many permanent ICE positions they've added in MN. 1/2
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This is good. Very much need this kind of talk.
Walz: "The federal government needs to pay for what they broke here. There's going to be accountability on things that happened, but one of them is the incredible and immense cost borne by the people of this state. The federal government needs to be responsible."
February 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
This is good. Very much need this kind of talk.
I'll believe it when I see it, but it sounds like ICE OUT is coming soon.
February 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I'll believe it when I see it, but it sounds like ICE OUT is coming soon.
Here's today's timeline cleanser & reminder of the world we are working for.
February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Here's today's timeline cleanser & reminder of the world we are working for.
After shooting sunrise the other day, the light was still pretty good so I went back down to the lake to see the ice being forced to retreat. I didn't feel much of a breeze, but it was persistant and steady. when It met the shoreline, it broke up and crumbled. Left to melt away in the spring sun.
February 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
After shooting sunrise the other day, the light was still pretty good so I went back down to the lake to see the ice being forced to retreat. I didn't feel much of a breeze, but it was persistant and steady. when It met the shoreline, it broke up and crumbled. Left to melt away in the spring sun.
Got a little much needed time with the hiking boots and camera this weekend up on the North Shore of Lake Superior. I gotta remember to do that more often. Not necessarily for the photos, but for the soul.
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Got a little much needed time with the hiking boots and camera this weekend up on the North Shore of Lake Superior. I gotta remember to do that more often. Not necessarily for the photos, but for the soul.
Heard something about a superb owl today?
February 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Heard something about a superb owl today?
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.