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Description Sometimes when I hike out on the ice of Lake Superior at dawn the world seems so quiet. It feels as if the rocks and trees are all sleeping. When I pause to listen I can hear nothing but my breath.

Then the sun comes up over the horizon and far off in the distance the ice begins to creak and crack... like the hint of warmth assaulting winter's firm grip on the land and water.

the sounds of a sleeping world as it wakes.

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If you'd like, please enjoy my mini-gallery devoted to Winter on Lake Superior

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Comments: 279

pencilprisoner [2018-06-01 01:08:28 +0000 UTC]

quite a therapeutic gallery you have here

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wolfsbane6 [2017-07-15 17:38:09 +0000 UTC]

Incredible image and atmosphere!

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wb-skinner In reply to wolfsbane6 [2017-07-16 03:25:06 +0000 UTC]

thanks very much

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wolfsbane6 In reply to wb-skinner [2017-07-16 03:30:56 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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ratinrage [2017-06-22 17:59:40 +0000 UTC]

wonderful

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wb-skinner In reply to ratinrage [2017-06-22 20:22:15 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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ratinrage In reply to wb-skinner [2017-07-01 17:58:07 +0000 UTC]

Β my really pleasure

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Anarchybiatch [2017-06-13 06:19:39 +0000 UTC]

I wish i could be there and feel it.

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Callme-Ismael [2017-05-30 22:26:40 +0000 UTC]

... gorgeous Β 

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wb-skinner In reply to Callme-Ismael [2017-05-31 05:12:24 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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jabroyles [2017-05-26 12:33:29 +0000 UTC]

Very nice photo! Excellent composition!!

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wb-skinner In reply to jabroyles [2017-05-26 13:10:52 +0000 UTC]

thanks very much!

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sarararon [2017-05-03 09:33:42 +0000 UTC]

Oh, my goodness. IΒ΄m stunned by both the words and the picture. ItΒ΄s so beautiful that it almost hurts. Amazing!Β Β 

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wb-skinner In reply to sarararon [2017-05-03 13:07:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the great comment!

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maryasen [2017-05-02 12:57:07 +0000 UTC]

wowΒ  Β 

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wb-skinner In reply to maryasen [2017-05-02 13:01:54 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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loveautumnandnature [2017-04-29 10:42:25 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic shot ,love it

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wb-skinner In reply to loveautumnandnature [2017-04-29 12:42:46 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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loveautumnandnature In reply to wb-skinner [2017-05-02 17:54:45 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure thank you too

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BillyNikoll [2017-04-17 22:42:07 +0000 UTC]

🌹

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AnnaZLove [2017-04-07 18:54:40 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Great photo! I like colors on it.

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tolosati [2017-04-06 14:50:20 +0000 UTC]

Β Β Β Β 

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wb-skinner In reply to tolosati [2017-04-07 02:30:31 +0000 UTC]

very appreciated thanks!!

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tolosati In reply to wb-skinner [2017-04-07 06:35:36 +0000 UTC]

Β 

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RegnoArt [2017-04-02 01:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Awesome waves!!!

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wb-skinner In reply to RegnoArt [2017-04-02 01:56:32 +0000 UTC]

those are completely frozen layers of ice

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RegnoArt In reply to wb-skinner [2017-04-02 02:04:07 +0000 UTC]

......oh XD
I can't believe I just got tricked by nature itself! XD

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wb-skinner In reply to RegnoArt [2017-04-02 02:05:14 +0000 UTC]

lol.. well I wouldn't expect a kiwi to have seen ice like that

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RegnoArt In reply to wb-skinner [2017-04-02 03:20:30 +0000 UTC]

Lol yeah XD
Maybe I should have taken a closer look before I commented!
But then again, they do look like waves anyway.

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wb-skinner In reply to RegnoArt [2017-04-02 03:53:01 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate every comment my friend!

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RegnoArt In reply to wb-skinner [2017-04-02 04:23:15 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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scapeaholic [2015-06-06 03:35:35 +0000 UTC]

Amazon shot!

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Tirin64 [2011-12-16 12:17:03 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! Brilliant! Beautiful!!!

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Eolhin [2010-06-10 16:55:40 +0000 UTC]

Your nature work is so breathtakingly beautiful.

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AlizeyKhan [2010-05-04 16:01:12 +0000 UTC]

I just featured this awesome piece in my journal! [link]

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AlizeyKhan [2010-04-29 21:09:18 +0000 UTC]

This is an absolutely breathtaking shot.

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MutantPiratePrincess [2010-02-20 18:14:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow, the lights and colors in the sky and on the waves are astonishing! It looks so peaceful and alive at the same time.

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webworm [2010-02-19 22:42:33 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!!! So wonderful! Great lighting!!

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Seraph6283 [2010-02-19 22:23:01 +0000 UTC]

(know it isa great lake [superior] from your comment) Looks like a frozen shoreline cool

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alban-expressed [2010-02-19 19:57:30 +0000 UTC]

Great scenery and words.

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Alembic-Lynx [2010-02-19 17:40:31 +0000 UTC]

fabulous super incredible it has more life than before...

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J-Jammer [2010-02-19 15:41:30 +0000 UTC]

That would be so awesome to hear the ice crack. Great shot.

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ariseandrejoice [2010-02-19 14:38:45 +0000 UTC]

This is truly magnificent - and I love what you write

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wb-skinner In reply to ariseandrejoice [2010-02-20 02:26:54 +0000 UTC]

thank you.

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joyandsoul [2010-02-19 14:23:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome light and texture!

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love1008 [2008-04-05 14:38:34 +0000 UTC]

dreamlike

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wb-skinner In reply to love1008 [2008-04-05 14:40:31 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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37minutestomonday [2008-03-22 20:38:46 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful. The light reflecting on the ice is amazing

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Wickedwitch90 [2008-03-21 15:40:23 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful shot

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irethkalt [2008-03-13 14:43:17 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful. Makes me want to travel and see sights like this. I live in a warm, sunny place, so ice on the ground and frozen lakes are foreign and beautiful concepts to me!

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