The Ice Beast Walks
South Havens Ice beast makes a brief appearance after a December rain storm...Thank you everyone for the wonderful words. A brief story, I unique rain storm pas...
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South Havens Ice beast makes a brief appearance after a December rain storm...Thank you everyone for the wonderful words. A brief story, I unique rain storm passed through with high winds and just cold enough temps to freeze the rain and letting the wind sculpt this amazing formation. Probably a once in a life time event that cam together to create these images. I spent four hours shooting this light house and enjoyed every minute of it.
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Awards
Action Award
Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 22
Legendary Award
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Contest Finalist in Best Water Shots 2015 Photo Contest
Editor's Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Peer Award
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
Jaw Dropping
Superior Skill
All Star
Genius
Great Find
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One Of A Kind
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ctoc
October 05, 2013
Like how you sharpened the image and brought out the detail... great capture and presentation.
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James_Francis
October 26, 2013
I love this shot, perfect balance between the light and shadows. Great Job
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tiedyejeremy
October 26, 2013
It's been a long time since I found myself thinking, "That might be the best picture I've seen."
Thank you.
Fantastic capture
Thank you.
Fantastic capture
kjodway
October 26, 2013
This is what I call a "stopper" You stop and really look at every little detail.
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nikob
October 26, 2013
Outstanding photo. Made with a lowly Canon xsi. Guess that substantiates the idea that you don't need an expensive camera to create great photos.
CraigWest
October 26, 2013
Totally awesome capture. Congratulations on the well deserved recognition by the editors.
june_coker_428
October 26, 2013
Congratulations! I wondered who photographed such awesome contrast; now I know. I saved it on my board in Pinterest. Love, love, love it!
BarbaraT
October 26, 2013
Stunning! Absolutely stunning. Congratulations on the recognition. I can actually feel the cold just looking at this photograph.
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david_a_hadzima_jr
October 26, 2013
I absolutely enjoyed this photo; jaw dropping capture. Excellence achieved!! Thank you for sharing this "Ice-Dramatized" Lighthouse Scene; I love it! Keep sharing please; smile often!
kellywiens
October 26, 2013
You might live another hundred years and never see the ice like that again. I am searching for the same odd wunders of the world kelly
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scruffyherbert
October 27, 2013
If I only ever took one photo, this wouldn't be far off. Absolutely superb shot. I'm more than a little bit envious. One to be proud of.
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donaldpaterson
October 27, 2013
Great composition, stunning colour and tones,Good perspective from a great point of view, Have I left anything out.LOL, I love it well done.
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cevert
October 27, 2013
Amazing image! Love the title, the wicked ice formations do make it look like an ice beast! Congratulations on the award :D
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akhtarkhan
November 26, 2013
Phenomenal capture. Amazing detail, fantastic view, wonderful icing, fabulous colours and nice lighting.......Like it.
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nandicmb
September 23, 2015
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Best Water Shots Photo Contest!
Ritasphotography
August 22, 2016
This is what its all about.....When you stare at a photo and you can't get enough...Wow wow wow!
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Location
I took this photo in South haven Michigan right after a December rain storm.Time
This was taken in the late afternoon, I had spent about 4 hours out there shooting. After she real hours of pondering is it safe to venture out onto the ice covered pier. I finally decided to venture up on to the pier and slowly work my way down. Both sides of the pier have water, and the ice was in layers with air pockets between them. It was both slippery and the ice was littered with weak spots that my feet kept going through.Lighting
It was a odd day with just subtle natural ligthing to work with. Cloud cover kept things darker, and the half hour hints of color broke through the clouds.Equipment
I used my Canon Rebel xsi with a 58mm lens...Inspiration
I kept seeing the image in my mind seeing how the wind and rain created it's art on everything it covered. The urge to venture out there finally won.Editing
When I shot this I was learning so much at the time both shooting and processing I pulled the blues out a tad and let the detail of the ice work on its own.In my camera bag
I now use my Canon 7D and my 170mm for most shots. And use my trip pod for a lot of my shots.Feedback
I know the more specific the better, all I can say is go with your instinct and push yourself in every way. It's not always the equipment but whats in the eye....
