The Sparkling Lake David, 17 Isle Royale National Park This picture reminds me of my grandmother. The sparkels remind me of her eyes when she's happy. The blue in the picture remindes me of her because it is her favorite color, and the brightness reminds me of her because whenever you're down or hurt she always has something to say to brighten up your day. About David: "My name is David, and I'm from Hayward, WI. I like waterskiing, fishing, canoeing, and pretty much anything in the outdoors. I hope to go to tech school and open my own auto body shop. In the past I used to do well. I was in boy scouts and I never narcotics until about two years ago when my dad died from cancer. Photography has helped me a lot. It's helps me forget everything that's bothering me, and feel like life is ok." - In a New Light - Connecting At-Risk Teens to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway through Nature Photography

These are youths' photos compiled from our 2011 tour of Isle Royale, Badlands, Rocky Mountain, and Yellowstone National Parks, as well as our "home park", St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

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The Snake's Tongue
Alex, 17
Isle Royale National Park

I am especially interested in pictures of snakes. It is something about the way they move so gracefully and with such precision even though they don’t have legs. This picture really spoke to me because they snake is looking right at me with its tongue out; it’s almost like it is saying something.

About Alex: "My name is Alex Fleming. I am 17 years old and live in Chicago. Recently I have made some poor choices which resulted in my placement in Northwest Passage II. But I have planned to change my lifestyle. Here I have discovered that I have an interest in nature photography and that I can use it to extend my passion for nature."

The Water Flows Over Me
Bobby, 14
Isle Royale National Park

The water flows over me
as I lay there in the stream.
It's so cool.
So refreshing.
It makes me never want to leave.
But I must be like the current
and keep moving forward.

My name is Robert but call me Bobby. I'm from Prentice, WI. I'm 14 years old. My parents love me and care for me very much, but I've had some problems. I now want to better myself. I want to have a good job and a good education and a good job to support a family like my parents did for me. Photography is a crutch for me, but a good crutch--not like drugs or alcohol. It lets me get away from my problems and makes everyhting less stressful. I love photography so much, and I'm going to get a camera when I get home."

Around the Bend
Kyle, 17
Isle Royale National Park

About Kyle: "My name is Kyle, and I am 16 years old. My life has been a little complicated up till now. When I came to Northwest Passage and took up photography I discovered that it’s way more than just art. It’s a way to express how you’re feeling inside. I hope that photography keeps me going down the right track because that’s the way it’s taken me so far."

The Sparkling Lake
David, 17
Isle Royale National Park

This picture reminds me of my grandmother. The sparkels remind me of her eyes when she's happy. The blue in the picture remindes me of her because it is her favorite color, and the brightness reminds me of her because whenever you're down or hurt she always has something to say to brighten up your day.

About David: "My name is David, and I'm from Hayward, WI. I like waterskiing, fishing, canoeing, and pretty much anything in the outdoors. I hope to go to tech school and open my own auto body shop. In the past I used to do well. I was in boy scouts and I never narcotics until about two years ago when my dad died from cancer. Photography has helped me a lot. It's helps me forget everything that's bothering me, and feel like life is ok."

Bond Falls
Kyle, 17
Michigan's Upper Peninsula

"My name is Kyle, and I am 16 years old. My life has been a little complicated up till now. When I came to Northwest Passage and took up photography I discovered that it’s way more than just art. It’s a way to express how you’re feeling inside. I hope that photography keeps me going down the right track because that’s the way it’s taken me so far."

Double Sided
Kyle, 17
Isle Royale National Park

The world is double sided,
Full of darks and lights.
which makes me wonder who decided,
on the ways of life.
How do we control the flight?
It seems that we may never know
the directions that our lives will flow.

About Kyle: "My name is Kyle, and I am 16 years old. My life has been a little complicated up till now. When I came to Northwest Passage and took up photography I discovered that it’s way more than just art. It’s a way to express how you’re feeling inside. I hope that photography keeps me going down the right track because that’s the way it’s taken me so far."

Gentle Flow
Kyle, 17
Isle Royale National Park

About Kyle: "My name is Kyle, and I am 16 years old. My life has been a little complicated up till now. When I came to Northwest Passage and took up photography I discovered that it’s way more than just art. It’s a way to express how you’re feeling inside. I hope that photography keeps me going down the right track because that’s the way it’s taken me so far."

Outside Looking In
Kyle, 17
Isle Royale National Park

About Kyle: "My name is Kyle, and I am 16 years old. My life has been a little complicated up till now. When I came to Northwest Passage and took up photography I discovered that it’s way more than just art. It’s a way to express how you’re feeling inside. I hope that photography keeps me going down the right track because that’s the way it’s taken me so far."

Keep on Growing
Kyle, 17
Isle Royale National Park

I must keep on growing,

Even when I feel I can't keep going,

Sometimes emotions make me wonder,

Why I keep myself from going back under,

Then I start to realize,

That my life is reality,

And I need to try even harder,

To grow up and be a good father.
About Kyle: "My name is Kyle, and I am 16 years old. My life has been a little complicated up till now. When I came to Northwest Passage and took up photography I discovered that it’s way more than just art. It’s a way to express how you’re feeling inside. I hope that photography keeps me going down the right track because that’s the way it’s taken me so far."

The Sparkling Lake
David, 17
Isle Royale National Park

This picture reminds me of my grandmother. The sparkels remind me of her eyes when she's happy. The blue in the picture remindes me of her because it is her favorite color, and the brightness reminds me of her because whenever you're down or hurt she always has something to say to brighten up your day.

About David: "My name is David, and I'm from Hayward, WI. I like waterskiing, fishing, canoeing, and pretty much anything in the outdoors. I hope to go to tech school and open my own auto body shop. In the past I used to do well. I was in boy scouts and I never narcotics until about two years ago when my dad died from cancer. Photography has helped me a lot. It's helps me forget everything that's bothering me, and feel like life is ok."

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