Amazing Ice
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.
When I originally uploaded the other version I was in the middle of transferring files from my backup drive to the new computer, by the time I realized it was the wrong version, it was too late. anywhoo here is the correct version.
The lighthouse in St Joe Michigan. This was part of a series of winter lighthouse shots I worked on and followed for several years. Simply stated, I was following my fascination. This particular phenomenon only happens under certain conditions. So I patiently wait and watch to see how well the ice builds, and once it does, I go, and hope to capture it at it's peak. 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.
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When I originally uploaded the other version I was in the middle of transferring files from my backup drive to the new computer, by the time I realized it was the wrong version, it was too late. anywhoo here is the correct version.
The lighthouse in St Joe Michigan. This was part of a series of winter lighthouse shots I worked on and followed for several years. Simply stated, I was following my fascination. This particular phenomenon only happens under certain conditions. So I patiently wait and watch to see how well the ice builds, and once it does, I go, and hope to capture it at it's peak. 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.
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Zenith Award
People's Choice in Capture Lighthouses Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol13
Top Shot Award 22
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
2020 Choice Award
Contest Finalist in Change Of Seasons Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in 80 Stays Around the World Photo Contest
Winner in Nature Created Ice Sculptures Photo Challenge
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People's Choice in Pure Michigan! Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in The Lighthouse Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Impactful Images Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Four Seasons Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Force Of Nature Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Ice Is Nice Photo Contest
Runner Up in Image of the Year Photo Contest by Snapfish
Contest Finalist in Image of the Year Photo Contest by Snapfish
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 25
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Superior Skill
Genius
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jamesseward
November 30, 2015
I was there in July. Didn't look like that then. Home town is Kzoo, now in CA.Nice work.
alexjevon
December 01, 2015
Every time I see a photo of this lighthouse it seems colder and colder! Excellent work!
pgg161
December 01, 2015
It looks like a forgotten lighthouse, difficult to believe all that ice will disappear so quickly!! I'm Michigan born & raised. :)
Badgrandad
December 02, 2015
Though I had given this superb image a tickle before, anyhow well done absolutely superb image.
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dereksouter
December 18, 2015
that looks a little bit chilly - but my god! what a shot! truly fantastic
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Jillybean56
December 29, 2015
Another awesome shot of the power of Lake Michigan. Congrats on being a finalist for photo of the year.
beverleypohlner
December 29, 2015
Your patience was well rewarded in this fantastic image. Congratulations!
richgreene
January 05, 2016
One of my photographic goals is to shoot all the lighthouses of Lake Michigan. Don't think I'll ever get one this cool. Superb.
pedronunoferreira
January 06, 2016
Very impressive and outstanding masterpiece of photographic art. Congratulations on winning Runner Up, Contest finalist and in photo contest by Snapfish and contest finalist in covers photo contest vol 25
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fernveda
January 23, 2016
This is absolutely incredible. I zoomed in and it looks like cotton wool not like ice. Fascinating.
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CWphotos5
February 23, 2016
I can't even find the words to tell you how this image effects me! Perfection!
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barbaramillesrobinson
March 14, 2016
I agree with all of the comments...nothing left to say but, 'WOW!"
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barbaramillesrobinson
March 26, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS, Thomas! I would have been really disappointed if this incredible photo did not win!
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sarahdarvill
May 22, 2016
You should enter this in my 'Shapes in Nature' photo challenge! The link is...
viewbug.com/challenge/shapes-in-nature-photo-challenge-by-sarahdarvill#promote
viewbug.com/challenge/shapes-in-nature-photo-challenge-by-sarahdarvill#promote
Ritasphotography
August 23, 2016
I'm speechless......How could a picture be so beautiful and so many other things at the same time...eerie, magical, mysterious...it makes me speechless once again....
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DebJay
November 04, 2016
Incredible photo. It reminds me of an image that one would see in a Sci-Fi film, just superb!
Patty1948
December 07, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
adavies
January 07, 2017
Incredible image! Beautifully captured! If you haven't done so already, please consider joining my Pure Michigan! challenge:)
https:// viewbug.com/challenge/pure-michigan-photo-challenge-by-adavies
https:// viewbug.com/challenge/pure-michigan-photo-challenge-by-adavies
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adavies
February 22, 2017
Congratulations! You are the People's Choice Winner of my Pure Michigan challenge! Fantastic image....really well done! :)
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BarbL
March 13, 2017
This is such a great image! Would be a perfect entry in my challenge "Nature Created Ice Sculptures"
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JimMonty
April 23, 2017
Holy smokes - this looks like it should be from a Marvel movie. Even better! Amazing image.
TillyRR
May 13, 2017
Magical. There are wondrous things all around us and many times in your own backyard.
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Paul39
March 21, 2018
My wife and I took our own little tour of the lighthouses around the lake a few years ago. It was in the summer. Now I think I should have done it in the winter. Fantastic shot!!
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kirstenswackhamer
July 31, 2019
Stunning! Michigan lady born and raised. I've been here..but in much warmer weather!
theamazingexposure
September 20, 2019
This looks so Beautiful! My Mission this winter is to follow your Mission!!
#thanks #gratitude #inspiration
#thanks #gratitude #inspiration
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HuaweiP30Lite
May 18, 2022
Did you risk freezing to death to take this picture? It looks straight out of a movie set!
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Eddieuuu071
July 19, 2022
Outstanding photo! Congratulations on your runner up trophy in the Lighthouse Contest!
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debbiespeed
November 14, 2022
Another fabulous photo!!! I love photos with frozen subjects, this is beyond beautiful!!
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