Dawn LaPointe is a photographer, videographer, and writer whose work reflects her love, reverence, and appreciation for nature. As a free-range photographer, she composes videos and photographs that are natural and organic, with no additives or artificial colors. Dawn is based near Duluth, Minnesota, and has a special affinity for Lake Superior's North Shore, canoe country wilderness (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park), and dramatic weather events.
LaPointe's unique videos can be licensed for commercial use, and her photography can be purchased at www.RadiantSpiritGallery.com. Her works have appeared in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, magazines (incl. "Backpacker", “The Boundary Waters Journal”, "Canoe & Kayak", “Canoeroots”, “Lake Superior Magazine”, "Nature's Best Photography", “Northern Wilds”), documentaries by The Smithsonian Channel, The Weather Channel, & NHK (Japan). "Lake Superior Ice Stacking" video was a global viral hit.
I was using a small camera inside a waterproof housing, since there was a lot of spray in the air. I believe it was either the camera's autofocus or stabilization that was making the obnoxious noise.
Thanks for posting this. This is absolutely incredible footage. Is this around Tettegouche State Park? I recognize Split Rock at about the 3:40 mark. I am a former resident of Minnesota and always loved traveling to the North Shore, but never got to witness this kind of weather first-hand.
What is going on underneath the ice? From watching this I have the impression that the water is continuously moving towards the shore under the ice. But typically the water laps at the shores of any of the Great Lakes. So in what way is the water flowing under the ice?
The wind is pushing the ice across the surface of the water. At the back end of the ice floe, there would be open water, which could assist in pushing the ice from behind once the waves started rolling.
They intended to go from the harbor, under the Aerial Lift Bridge, and out to Lake Superior, but didn't make the turn. I never heard what caused this costly mistake/malfunction.
I grew up in Esko, right next to Duluth by about 10 miles and this was always something amazing to see. Well worth the watch if you can catch it at the right time!
Thanks for your concern. I always place safety above photography, know my surroundings well, and carefully observe the area to identify safe locations. :)
@@RadiantSpiritGallery That's good, but imitators may not be as cautious. I live along Lake Michigan and while the 10 foot ice shelf by our house is tempting I just admire from a distance.
Having spent 8 years fishing from a 21 foot boat on Lake Superior's north shore I have seen massive tree trunks thrown over a hundred feet up from the normal water line. Just thinking of the awesome power required to do this sent chills down my spine. This video gives me chills all over again.
I've lived up at Cape Cod and I've spent a lot of time around all of the Great Lakes except Lake Ontario. I like the Great Lakes the best. For what it's worth ....
Lovely! I can't thank you enough for the natural sounds of those waves. You don't get the whole effect if during editing music is added. Really enjoyable to watch! ThanX
