Twisted
When I created this photo, which was part of an ongoing series, it wasn't about following the crowd, or traveling hundreds of miles to see something that h...
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When I created this photo, which was part of an ongoing series, it wasn't about following the crowd, or traveling hundreds of miles to see something that has been seen and photographed by hundreds of others. It was all about discovering and uncovering my own unique voice, my own unique vision and definition of beauty. I had given myself a challenge to find this unknowable thing within my own back yard, without even knowing what it was other than having the certainty I would succeed in my mission.
The St Joe Lighthouse after a winter storm. I've always been fascinated with storms and related elements. When I first saw this it reminded me of stairs leading toward the light. The light from a spiritual perspective refers to heaven. Ironically, this only happens under certain conditions, and not every year either. I actually went back a week later after getting this shot and almost all the ice was gone. Thanks for taking the time to view, favor, and comment, I hope you enjoy the view as much as I did.
As an interesting side note, not only has certain photo's in the frozen lighthouse series won awards through other competitions, I was also represented by a global media company who arranged publishing through their global contacts.
One of the last to buy the publishing rights was of all places Disney :)
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The St Joe Lighthouse after a winter storm. I've always been fascinated with storms and related elements. When I first saw this it reminded me of stairs leading toward the light. The light from a spiritual perspective refers to heaven. Ironically, this only happens under certain conditions, and not every year either. I actually went back a week later after getting this shot and almost all the ice was gone. Thanks for taking the time to view, favor, and comment, I hope you enjoy the view as much as I did.
As an interesting side note, not only has certain photo's in the frozen lighthouse series won awards through other competitions, I was also represented by a global media company who arranged publishing through their global contacts.
One of the last to buy the publishing rights was of all places Disney :)
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fotosteve
March 24, 2014
wonderful image. Detail, lighting, composition, all excellent. Just amazing.
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tinekeziemer
April 10, 2014
I absolutely freaking love these images. I saw them in an article about you a few months ago! Excited to find you on viewbug!
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maryruth2011
September 28, 2014
I like a photo that stands out from the rest...this one stands out and how...Great perspective, great composition...
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tinahilliker
November 03, 2014
I love these! Did you use specific filters and/or editing techniques?
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bethanysportiello
November 29, 2014
If there was a lightkeeper living here, I would truly feel sorry for him...
What an amazing sight! Absolutely beautiful!!! I'm jealous!
What an amazing sight! Absolutely beautiful!!! I'm jealous!
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onyanita
December 22, 2014
for me who lives in the tropics this is really incredible! Superb capture.
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RebelWarren
March 05, 2015
Sometimes we take a photos tha we are pleased with and think "that turned out just how I wanted it to" You must have thought that with this one and some of the others in your lighthouse series. Just stunning!!! I love lighthouses so love looking at these.
Gingertwist
March 12, 2015
Amazing image of Mother Nature's fury. Wonderful tones and composition. I really like how you captured the grace and motion of the all the ice.
Betty_A
March 17, 2015
I know that words like amazing tend to be over us,ed in photography, but I can't think of a better description of both the elements and your photo. Awesome capture.
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sebastianmuglia
April 08, 2015
That day, you were wearing on gloves? I suppose eyes! : Tremendous picture!
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jimmoon_8772
April 15, 2015
Absolute Perfection! The shot of a lifetime. Congratulations on your awards, but more importantly, I am guessing you have been chasing this one for several years.
Ritasphotography
June 10, 2015
Oh my God! This is beyond anything I have ever seen...Absolutely magnificent! I wish I could have been there to experience it. Wow great shot!
grandmum6008
June 17, 2015
Wow!! This is not how it looked when I went there this past winter. This is awesome!!! I love lighthouses!
kagebaker
June 20, 2015
that's the most impressively insane shot of all time! wow what a find..must have been beside youself when you saw that and then this picture of that! wow..can I ask what lense with your talent did you use to get this awesome majestic scene
nthngardner
July 11, 2015
this is a amazing shot! I am a beginner photographer and I was looking at this phototure and it really is amazing. So I was wondering if you would have any comments that could make me a better photographer?
annettevannus
July 30, 2015
oh WOW, leaves me almost breathless, I just love it. I dream of not only seeing ,but capturing these type of images. Absolutely amazing..!!
annettevannus
July 30, 2015
Do you sell any of your'e work , i just love a couple of your'e photos, :-))
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cnclark68
August 20, 2015
This is an AMAZING capture.... The contrast and composition is perfection.
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g1836
October 11, 2015
Great shot. The lighting is wonderful.I love lighthouses and this is awesome.
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GavinJduPlessis
November 03, 2016
Love lighthouses, so this is a definite favourite! Great image! (Must have been very cold!!!)
MemoriesbyDotty
January 15, 2017
Stunning capture!!! Ty so much for sharing, I can literally feel the cold by viewing your magnificent photo!
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luisurquia
January 24, 2017
I am stunned at the beauty of this photograph. Congratulations on such an incredible photograph captured.
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Eddieuuu071
May 06, 2017
These lighthouse and ice photos are so great! I do a lot of ice photos on Lake Superior but they nothing in comparison! They are really unique pieces of Art that you have captured!
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Bartruzik
September 26, 2020
I love your vision of lighthouses in the winter and I especially love your description of your own philosophy. Finding something in your own back yard and really looking at it and creating a unique image of what I strive for-but you do it much better :) If you will take a look @ my work I would deeply appreciate your feedback !!! I'm brand new to View Bug
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monikasigrist
December 13, 2021
viewbug.com/challenge/winterwonderland-photo-challenge-by-monikasigrist - would be an honor if you could participate 🙏🏻❄️☃️ 😁👋🏻 - thank you very much 🚂
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debbiespeed
November 14, 2022
I would absolutely love to be able to see something like this!! This is a fabulous picture! Thanks for taking and sharing this photo!!
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