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Stoney Point by Shawn Thompson
Sunday, 24th January 2010

Stoney Point

by Shawn Thompson

I arrived at Stoney Point thirty minutes before sunrise on 1-2-2010. I had checked the weather reports the night before and saw the temperature would be sub zero. It may sound crazy, but I had been waiting for weather like this for a while. When the air temperature is much colder than the surface temperature of the water, you get a lot of steam. I was very happy to see this when I arrived. Because of the low cloud bank on the horizon I was able to shoot well past sunrise. To capture this shot, I balanced the camera and lens on a chunk of ice to get the low point of view. I also used the in camera timer.
Equipment: Canon 5D - 17-40L F/4
Shawn Thompson
Shawn Thompson is a photographer from Duluth, MN who loves all aspects and styles of photography. Chasing light, capturing fun and fleeting moments is what he truly loves to do.

Stoney Point by Shawn Thompson was photo of the day on Sunday, 24th January 2010. It is tagged , . You can leave a comment below.

18 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg

24th January 2010 at 5:45 am

I’m glad you’re crazy enough to go to Lake Superior in January, not to mention crazy enough to use a chunk of ice in lieu of a tripod! Your fortitude rewarded you with a magnificently angry shot, seething with action. Superior is picturesque in all seasons, but winter really brings out its unique personality–you captured it perfectly.

Ariel

24th January 2010 at 5:45 am

Incredible…

Ron Willson

24th January 2010 at 6:37 am

You made a typical Lake Superior Rocky shore turn magical with your timing, lighting, photographic skills, and Duluth endurance. A most remarkable winter Superior shot. Well done!

Tim Andes

24th January 2010 at 8:01 am

Katherine Lee S. pretty much summed it up! Another incredible once in a lifetime picture

Ahmed Miazi El Saadi

24th January 2010 at 9:32 am

Great timing and fabulous effect :)

Pauline Jones

24th January 2010 at 10:23 am

Cool effects; I love it.

Davey

24th January 2010 at 1:35 pm

Glad to see a POTD from my own state of Minnesota. This one is downright magical. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the good work.

Alan Rossiter

24th January 2010 at 1:45 pm

Beautiful anticipation and capture

mike

24th January 2010 at 5:15 pm

Icy scene. Very nice.

Marie Dunphy Harding

24th January 2010 at 5:39 pm

This must be the proverbial ‘feather in your hat’ shot, it’s wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

Ursula

24th January 2010 at 6:05 pm

This image reminds me of a celebration except in leu of steamers we have water bursting like fireworks. I’m enjoying the colours, the flow and interest of the ice.

paul whitton

24th January 2010 at 6:26 pm

this looks like a painted piece fit for a wall! very beautiful!

Shawn Thompson

24th January 2010 at 7:17 pm

Thanks for the kind words ecveryone!

Ellen Empson

24th January 2010 at 7:55 pm

Shawn,

Hello from Chaska and a second home native to the Arrowhead!
I visited your website–it is wonderful. Love the Duluth-Superior images you have!!!

Congrats on your POTD!!!!!

Renee

24th January 2010 at 8:30 pm

Cool shot! Like this one alot! ;) Congrats!

Nico De Pasquale

25th January 2010 at 12:14 am

such incredible capture!
amazing tones n atmopshere

Grete

27th January 2010 at 3:38 pm

This shot is so magical and very artistic! Congrats and Greetings from Argentine

Brenda Miller

2nd February 2010 at 6:12 am

I’t really great when your perserviance pays off
A terific shot that makes me fell the excitement of the water. It is so good when you
can creat a mood in someone else with your shot. I find it very gratifying. Keep up the hunt for more spectacular shots. :) Good Job!

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