Frozen Tugboat

J T · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

We've finally reached cold enough temperatures for large bodies of water to freeze over. This tug sits in a lake portion of a river that runs through a small resort village in west Michigan. The village is called Saugatuck and just beyond the large dune hill is Lake Michigan. The white sphere on top of the dune is an old radar tower called Mount Baldhead, and is described as "An old radar tower from the early warning system during the cold war era." Good thing it was never used for its intended purpose.

In the summer time, this harbor is bustling with boats of all sizes and the town is filled with tourists from all over the world.

mws3 · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

my god that looks cold JT

cracking shot -

Dorman · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

Looks cold, interesting shot and you nailed the exposure JT.

J T · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

Ahh, yes...the cold. Lemme tell you about the cold! Yes, it was quite frigid at the time, with a strong wind blowing and probably pushing the windchill down to below zero. I was shivering my tail off as I stood there waiting for the sun to pop back out to give some decent lighting. I had my 100-400 on my monopod and it was still tough to keep it steady in the wind. BRRRR!!!

Thanks for the comments.

saravrose · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

I love the PP on this.. the sharpening gives it a painting effect.. just cool.

Dorman · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

Thank goodness for IS JT. haha
On a sidenote, how are you liking the 100-400? Are you shooting alot of landscape stuff with it or are you shooting more different stuff?

J T · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

Thanks for the comment, Sara.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorman

Thank goodness for IS JT. haha
On a sidenote, how are you liking the 100-400? Are you shooting alot of landscape stuff with it or are you shooting more different stuff?

Yes, I'm actually finding myself using it a lot for the type of landscape shots that I always found out of reach with my 17-40 (this shot is a great example of that. I've taken pictures of it with my 17-40, but it was just too far away). This lens is on my camera a LOT! I absolutely love it. At first, I wasn't sure how I'd like the sliding zoom, but I think it's VERY convenient.

zander303 · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

I like this one JT, good subject. Composition and exposure is really good also

Dan_S · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

Good shot - looks 'freezing'

Dorman · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

JT - interesting, I must try more telephoto landscape shots.

exile · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

JT, I love this photograph. The composition is perfectly balanced, with the tug and the radar tower on top of the hill. Beautifully understated colours add to the painting effect that saravrose alluded to. This I could happily hang on my wall. Thank you for posting it!

Frank_Hollahan · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

The green with the red strip hull and the snow really makes for excellent contrast, and the exposure is spot on as well, very nice shot Jim.

Neilyb · 2nd of February 2007 (Fri)

Jim, that looks darn cold, nice one. The onl change I might make is a 1 stop NDG to darken that sky a little, but you did a fine job of exposing the white stuff!

Balliolman · 3rd of February 2007 (Sat)

Excellent work, Buddy!

tim1960 · 3rd of February 2007 (Sat)

Great shot. I try to stay away from MI in the winter if possible. Great place to visit when it's warmer.

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#1
J T Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,201 IMAGE EDITING OK	Frozen Tugboat We've finally reached cold enough temperatures for large bodies of water to freeze over. This tug sits in a lake portion of a river that runs through a small resort village in west Michigan. The village is called Saugatuck and just beyond the large dune hill is Lake Michigan. The white sphere on top of the dune is an old radar tower called Mount Baldhead, and is described as "An old radar tower from the early warning system during the cold war era." Good thing it was never used for its intended purpose. In the summer time, this harbor is bustling with boats of all sizes and the town is filled with tourists from all over the world. __________________ - 350D - EF 17-40L - EF 50 f1.4 - EF 100-400 L IS - BG-E3 grip

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#2
mws3 Tartan abuser Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: perth Scotland Posts: 751	Re: Frozen Tugboat my god that looks cold JT cracking shot - __________________ Mark ________________________________________ Kit: 350D, 18-55mm lens, 70-200 Sigma, 55-300Sigma,Tamron 17-50mm, polarisers, canon remote, battery pack Lee filters and more to come

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#3
Dorman Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 4,563 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat Looks cold, interesting shot and you nailed the exposure JT. __________________ Dorman Photography\|Flickr \| Gear List

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#4
J T Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,201 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat Ahh, yes...the cold. Lemme tell you about the cold! Yes, it was quite frigid at the time, with a strong wind blowing and probably pushing the windchill down to below zero. I was shivering my tail off as I stood there waiting for the sun to pop back out to give some decent lighting. I had my 100-400 on my monopod and it was still tough to keep it steady in the wind. BRRRR!!! Thanks for the comments. __________________ - 350D - EF 17-40L - EF 50 f1.4 - EF 100-400 L IS - BG-E3 grip

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#5
saravrose "I quit smoking dope" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Between here and there Posts: 9,560 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat I love the PP on this.. the sharpening gives it a painting effect.. just cool. __________________ Canon 30D BG_E2 Grip Rebel XT BG-E3 battery grip Canon 50mm f1.8 Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Canon 70-200f4.0L 100-400L aka (Chuck) a couple of bags and a lot of big ideas "The shot is in my head before it's in front of my camera...."

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#6
Dorman Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 4,563 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat Thank goodness for IS JT. haha On a sidenote, how are you liking the 100-400? Are you shooting alot of landscape stuff with it or are you shooting more different stuff? __________________ Dorman Photography\|Flickr \| Gear List

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#8
zander303 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland Posts: 247 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat I like this one JT, good subject. Composition and exposure is really good also __________________ Alex alex scott Photography

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#9
Dan_S Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,048 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat Good shot - looks 'freezing'

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#10
Dorman Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 4,563 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat JT - interesting, I must try more telephoto landscape shots. __________________ Dorman Photography\|Flickr \| Gear List

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#11
exile Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK (South West...now East Anglia ...and back in Northern Ireland at last) Posts: 894 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat JT, I love this photograph. The composition is perfectly balanced, with the tug and the radar tower on top of the hill. Beautifully understated colours add to the painting effect that saravrose alluded to. This I could happily hang on my wall. Thank you for posting it! __________________ Environmental Photography \| Northern Focus: Inspirational photographs from Northern Ireland by Simon Watterson An outdoor blog about wilderness living, philosophy and photography

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#12
Frank_Hollahan Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 2,201 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat The green with the red strip hull and the snow really makes for excellent contrast, and the exposure is spot on as well, very nice shot Jim. __________________ Frank ------------------- "Light is worth the wait"

2nd of February 2007 (Fri)	#13
Neilyb Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Munich Posts: 3,317	Re: Frozen Tugboat Jim, that looks darn cold, nice one. The onl change I might make is a 1 stop NDG to darken that sky a little, but you did a fine job of exposing the white stuff! __________________ Push the saturation until their eyes bleed...then you know it is just right! http://www.neilburton.de

3rd of February 2007 (Sat)	#14
Balliolman Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall/Kernow Posts: 4,118	Re: Frozen Tugboat Excellent work, Buddy! __________________ Balliolman Stereoshooter http://www.flickr.com/photos/balliolman/ Want to know more? Q. & A. with Balliolman: 3D/Stereo Photography http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=150661 DReb; Canon 50 f1.8; Canon 28-135 IS; Loreo LIAC(T); Flashtrax; Canon 17-40 L; Manfrotto 055 PRO B tripod; Canon 28mm 2.8; Whibal Need: Primes; Would like: Canon 5D;

3rd of February 2007 (Sat)	#15
tim1960 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hartwell, Georgia Posts: 670 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Frozen Tugboat Great shot. I try to stay away from MI in the winter if possible. Great place to visit when it's warmer. __________________ T. Gray

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