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Thunder Bay trip · 10:58 AM

For your comment. A few from my trip to Thunder Bay Ontario, at the top of Lake Superior.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bonhommed/ThunderBay2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCJGwptDfk_26OQ#

UpNorth · 01-20-2011, 01:25 PM

I like the second one, and I like the "feel" of the 5th one - a lone truck on the road, out in the middle of nowhere. We did "The Circle Tour" 5 or 6 years ago, and I remember that once we left Thunder Bay (heading east) there were periods of 20 minutes or so (at 50 MPH) where we wouldn't see another vehicle on the road. #5 does a good job of conveying that feeling.

Tim

Sparkle · 01-20-2011, 01:34 PM

I'm drawn to # 4 with a bit of crop of the sky. Quite colorful.

**jbinpg** · 01-20-2011, 02:58 PM

Love #2. See this often in winter here.

jsherman999 · 01-20-2011, 03:05 PM

Beautiful shots! #2 is my favorite.

Sparkle · 01-20-2011, 03:18 PM

That's why I like # 4. you can see the others most anywhere.

normhead · 01-20-2011, 03:31 PM

#1 is the shot for any of us who lived along the St. Lawrence seaway. I saw the same shot whenever I walked down to the river. I have no doubt that ship passed within a half mile of my house every year when I was growing up near the Detroit River in Windsor. The last shot must be the "Sleeping Giant" with his head cut off in the fog. Just a guess.

Leana · 01-20-2011, 03:33 PM

I live in Thunder Bay!!!! I know where each and every one of those pics were taken! Great shots of my home town and thanks for sharing!

audiobomber · 01-20-2011, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by UpNorth

I like the second one, and I like the "feel" of the 5th one - a lone truck on the road, out in the middle of nowhere. We did "The Circle Tour" 5 or 6 years ago, and I remember that once we left Thunder Bay (heading east) there were periods of 20 minutes or so (at 50 MPH) where we wouldn't see another vehicle on the road. #5 does a good job of conveying that feeling.

Tim

The backlit black spruce is my favourite. I shot a number of times as I was cruising down the highway, with the camera held in the crook of my left arm. I may do a tryptich with them.

Nice to see that the feeling of the truck on the lonely road came across. I shot that one a 100 km an hour too.

audiobomber · 01-20-2011, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by Sparkle

I'm drawn to # 4 with a bit of crop of the sky. Quite colorful.

Yes, sometimes the K-x's propensity to go blue in daylight really works. I have quite a few of this scene, shot at different focal lengths with the 16-45.

audiobomber · 01-20-2011, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Love #2. See this often in winter here.

Originally posted by jsherman999

Beautiful shots! #2 is my favorite.

Thanks guys. That's my favourite too. I was pretty happy when I saw it on the screen later, considering the conditions (i.e. driving down a highway at dusk).

audiobomber · 01-20-2011, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Sparkle

That's why I like # 4. you can see the others most anywhere.

Thunder Bay is chock full of rugged and unusual geography. The river bottom in that shot is terraced for a long way.

audiobomber · 01-20-2011, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by normhead

#1 is the shot for any of us who lived along the St. Lawrence seaway. I saw the same shot whenever I walked down to the river. I have no doubt that ship passed within a half mile of my house every year when I was growing up near the Detroit River in Windsor.

I liked the contrast of the colourful boat against the drab landscape.

Originally posted by normhead

The last shot must be the "Sleeping Giant" with his head cut off in the fog. Just a guess.

That's actually Mount McKay, originally known as "Thunder Mountain" (Animikii-wajiw in Ojibwe). There's a road and a lookout at about half height. To get to the top you have to hike. I've never had time to do the hike.

Here's a shot with the Sleeping Giant in the background. His head is near the lighthouse, his arms folded across his chest:

audiobomber · 01-20-2011, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by Leana

I live in Thunder Bay!!!! I know where each and every one of those pics were taken! Great shots of my home town and thanks for sharing!

I love visiting Thunder Bay. I used to go 5-6 times a year but only annually now, and photography time is short.

Below are some from my 2008 trip. I'm sure you'll recognize most of these. The little church is on Hwy 11, just north of Nipigon. I shot the Palisades up that way but I couldn't capture them to my liking. Maybe another time with the right light. One of these days I have to get to the North American mammal zoo. I went once, but unfortunately without my camera.

Picasa Web Albums - Dan Bonhomme - Thunder Bay W...

tessfully · 01-20-2011, 07:09 PM

Great photos and with some well-deserved praise! I do like each one for different reasons. I most especially like the way you integrate culture, nature and society into your images. They are all amazing.

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01-20-2011, 04:14 PM	#9
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by UpNorth I like the second one, and I like the "feel" of the 5th one - a lone truck on the road, out in the middle of nowhere. We did "The Circle Tour" 5 or 6 years ago, and I remember that once we left Thunder Bay (heading east) there were periods of 20 minutes or so (at 50 MPH) where we wouldn't see another vehicle on the road. #5 does a good job of conveying that feeling. Tim The backlit black spruce is my favourite. I shot a number of times as I was cruising down the highway, with the camera held in the crook of my left arm. I may do a tryptich with them. Nice to see that the feeling of the truck on the lonely road came across. I shot that one a 100 km an hour too. Last edited by audiobomber; 01-20-2011 at 07:17 PM.

01-20-2011, 04:18 PM	#11
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by jbinpg Love #2. See this often in winter here. Originally posted by jsherman999 Beautiful shots! #2 is my favorite. Thanks guys. That's my favourite too. I was pretty happy when I saw it on the screen later, considering the conditions (i.e. driving down a highway at dusk). Last edited by audiobomber; 01-20-2011 at 07:18 PM.

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01-20-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
UpNorth Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota, U.S.A. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 714	I like the second one, and I like the "feel" of the 5th one - a lone truck on the road, out in the middle of nowhere. We did "The Circle Tour" 5 or 6 years ago, and I remember that once we left Thunder Bay (heading east) there were periods of 20 minutes or so (at 50 MPH) where we wouldn't see another vehicle on the road. #5 does a good job of conveying that feeling. Tim

01-20-2011, 01:34 PM	#3
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	I'm drawn to # 4 with a bit of crop of the sky. Quite colorful.

01-20-2011, 02:58 PM	#4
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Love #2. See this often in winter here.

01-20-2011, 03:05 PM	#5
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Beautiful shots! #2 is my favorite.

01-20-2011, 03:18 PM	#6
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	That's why I like # 4. you can see the others most anywhere.

01-20-2011, 03:31 PM	#7
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	#1 is the shot for any of us who lived along the St. Lawrence seaway. I saw the same shot whenever I walked down to the river. I have no doubt that ship passed within a half mile of my house every year when I was growing up near the Detroit River in Windsor. The last shot must be the "Sleeping Giant" with his head cut off in the fog. Just a guess.

01-20-2011, 03:33 PM	#8
Leana Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67	I live in Thunder Bay!!!! I know where each and every one of those pics were taken! Great shots of my home town and thanks for sharing!

01-20-2011, 04:16 PM	#10
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sparkle I'm drawn to # 4 with a bit of crop of the sky. Quite colorful. Yes, sometimes the K-x's propensity to go blue in daylight really works. I have quite a few of this scene, shot at different focal lengths with the 16-45.

01-20-2011, 04:20 PM	#12
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sparkle That's why I like # 4. you can see the others most anywhere. Thunder Bay is chock full of rugged and unusual geography. The river bottom in that shot is terraced for a long way.

01-20-2011, 04:35 PM	#13
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead #1 is the shot for any of us who lived along the St. Lawrence seaway. I saw the same shot whenever I walked down to the river. I have no doubt that ship passed within a half mile of my house every year when I was growing up near the Detroit River in Windsor. I liked the contrast of the colourful boat against the drab landscape. Originally posted by normhead The last shot must be the "Sleeping Giant" with his head cut off in the fog. Just a guess. That's actually Mount McKay, originally known as "Thunder Mountain" (Animikii-wajiw in Ojibwe). There's a road and a lookout at about half height. To get to the top you have to hike. I've never had time to do the hike. Here's a shot with the Sleeping Giant in the background. His head is near the lighthouse, his arms folded across his chest:

01-20-2011, 04:41 PM	#14
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by Leana I live in Thunder Bay!!!! I know where each and every one of those pics were taken! Great shots of my home town and thanks for sharing! I love visiting Thunder Bay. I used to go 5-6 times a year but only annually now, and photography time is short. Below are some from my 2008 trip. I'm sure you'll recognize most of these. The little church is on Hwy 11, just north of Nipigon. I shot the Palisades up that way but I couldn't capture them to my liking. Maybe another time with the right light. One of these days I have to get to the North American mammal zoo. I went once, but unfortunately without my camera. Picasa Web Albums - Dan Bonhomme - Thunder Bay W...

01-20-2011, 07:09 PM	#15
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Great photos and with some well-deserved praise! I do like each one for different reasons. I most especially like the way you integrate culture, nature and society into your images. They are all amazing.

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