Tuesday, December 30, 2014

James R Barker departs, Lee A Tregurtha arrives Duluth 12/30/2014


The 1000ft James R Barker departed Duluth and the Lee A Tregurtha arrived at 13:00 Tuesday in below zero temperatures.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Bentleyville closing night fireworks


Cameras Down!

Reply from camera streaming service in regards to our camera outage this morning:

sorry about the issue, it was our fault, we were adding a few more servers to your region (as a follow up to a yesterday's attack on our servers) and a configuration problem caused some of the cameras to become offline. We have only discovered it after the first ticket arrived. Please accept our apologies for this, all cameras should be online now, but if you are still having some issues, please let me know.

Thank you for your understanding.
--
Sincerely,


10:30 - Update -- All cameras restored -- problem with streaming service has been resolved. I apologize for the interruption.

06:00 - There appears to be a problem with the internet streaming service based out of Europe-- I am checking into it!

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Bentleyville Fireworks Tonight!

FYI,
This is the last night for Bentleyville 2014. At 6:30PM CST there will be a closing fireworks display that you should be able to watch on the "Harborcam" Camera Page.
2013 Fireworks

Enjoy the show!
Den

Buffalo arrived Duluth 12/27/2014


Buffalo arrived at 7AM this morning for a load of coal.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas!


To all my Harborcam Friends -- Wishing your the very Merriest of Christmas's and a Happy New Year!

Saturday, December 20, 2014

American Century arrived Duluth 12/20/2014


The 1000ft American Century arrived at 8:15 Saturday for another load of coal.

Farewell to the Salties for 2014 - Palmerton departs Duluth 12/20/2014


The Antiqua flagged Palmerton departed Duluth at 12:15 this morning after dropping off a load of structural steel. The last ocean vessel of the 2014 shipping season will race to beat the closing of the Welland Canal on December 26th.
Daylight hours start getting longer tomorrow and Spring is just a few short months away.  Enjoy winter while it lasts.
--Unusual for a ship to sound its horn at midnight, but, I guess this is a special occasion!
Palmerton


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Monday, December 15, 2014

Aerial Bridge Quiz

While your waiting for the next boat, take this Aerial Bridge Quiz to see if you may be bridge operator material or at least be able to answer your friends questions about this famous Duluth landmark.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Palmerton arrives Duluth 12/14/2014


The 463 ft Antigua flagged Palmerton arrived Duluth this afternoon with a load of structural steel.
Palmerton

Flashback to August!

With the winter fog blocking the camera views for a few days, it might be nice to reflect back to August when the sailboats were in full swing.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Harborcam Upgrade in progress


Our new "Streaming" Harborcam installed. --- While I have some tweaking left to do on the new harborcam, it is up and running.

Comment:  Many thanks to those of you who donated to fund this camera. It is hard to believe that from December 3rd to today, the 12th, we raised the $1500, order the camera, and have it installed.  WOW - All I can say is thank you so much.

About the new camera view.  While the view seems a bit distant, I tried to include as much of the harbor as possible, so that the combination of the Bayfront Cam and the Harbor Cam will just about give us full coverage.

I will continue to adjust all six cameras that we have now and hope that you enjoy the different  viewing options.

Den


Bentleyville Video (17 Min)


Hope you enjoy this year Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" either by visiting or through this video.


Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Mesabi Miner arrived Duluth 12/10/2014


The 1000ft Mesabi Miner arrive Wednesday morning at 10:15

Camera Status!


Wednesday 08:30AM -- cameras reset and back online
Wednesday 07:30AM -- Looks like the Visitor Center cameras are down.  Investigating!

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Breaking into the Light - AmericanSpirit


While a rather common scene in Duluth, the big boats on big water is still eye catching delight. The American Spirit pushed out of the Duluth Shipping canal. (from the files)
American Spirit

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Bentleyville Kaleidoscope


The lights at the Bentleyville "Tour of Lights 2014" are a phenomenal scene to behold, but, this view is one you might miss when you visit.
Here is the view looking straight up inside the towering 128ft high Christmas tree, covered with more then 100,000 LED lights.
If you would like to jump into the tree and take a look around for yourself -  CLICK HERE
Bentleyville Tree (Vertical View inside)

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Sunset Ice Fishing on the Duluth-Superior Harbor


If you look on the Harborcam during the day, way down the bay, you will see a bunch of small black dots on the ice.  This is the flock of Ice Fishermen that love to hit the ice as soon as it freezes up.

I stopped by at sunset to take a quick look from above with my little photocopter.

Lost Horizon - Full Moon


The full moon made slipped through the Lake Superior Horizon to set it's glow on the ocean freighter Mamry as the big ship waited at anchor off the Duluth Piers.
Mamry

Philip R. Clarke arrived Duluth 12/06/2014


Philip R. Clarke arrived at 12:40 Saturday to unload limestone.
Philip R Clarke

Alert! - Full Moon Rise at 17:00 - 5PM tonight

FYI,

The full moon should present a stunning display over the harbor this evening as it rises to the east and tracks across the sky.  I'll be down taking a few pictures here and there.


Harborcam Replacement Funding --- Success!!! Thank you, Thank You

What can I say but thanks.  Three days ago I let this community of duluthharborcam viewers the need to upgrade the Harborcam camera due to age and lack of streaming ability. Over the next three days we raised the $1270 needed.  Just stunning and humbling.

Over the past several years, I realized that these cameras have become windows to the Duluth waterfront for more then just myself.  I get great satisfaction out of helping provide a way to view the waterfront  "live" via internet, that has only been possible to do in the past several years.   When I see comments, or get emails from viewers who will never be able to stand in Canal Park or the Duluth hillside and watch boats, weather, people and wildlife, then I understand that these cameras have become something very important to others, not just myself. Providing this service to others has become more rewarding than I ever could have imagined.

I am a native Duluthian and as a photographer I photograph harbor and lakeshore scenes often, especially Canal Park.  When asked why I keep returning and photographing the same location time and time again, my only reply is that it's different each time, GOD mixes a different element of each day.

I'm sure many of duluthharborcam viewers feel the same way, I don't know if this is an addictions, but if it is, I'm hooked. Hooked on the views, but, most of all hooked on knowing that together, we can make a better day for hundreds of people at a time, as they enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the most beautiful locations on the planet.

I will continue to save the coffee fund money for the next project.

Thanks again,
Den

Friday, December 5, 2014

Northern Lights - Moonrise at Split Rock Lighthouse


Only a couple nights a year can you see the full moon rise from behind Split Rock Lighthouse.
This afternoon I ventured up the shore to watch this amazing event with a couple other fellow photographers.

Like clockwork, the moon rose from behind the cliff to display itself above the lighthouse like a big orange ball.

Split Rock is a true gem of Lake Superior and one I never get tired of photographing.

Paul R Tregurtha arrived Duluth 12/5/2014


The 1000 foot Paul R Tregurtha arrived Friday morning for another load of coal.

Cason J Callaway arrived Duluth 12/5/2014


Cason J Callaway arrived Duluth at 10:30 Friday morning to unload limestone and pick up taconite.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Mesabi Miner departed Duluth 12/4/2014

Mesabi Miner departed Duluth Thursday afternoon.

Camera Update!

Hi all,  FYI, I want to clarify ownership of the cameras:
                                      Owner                                      Operator
Harborcam           duluthharborcam.com                duluthharobrcam.com
Hillsidecam          duluthharobrcam.com                duluthharobrcam.com
PierBcam              duluthharborcam.com                duluthharobrcam.com
GLAcam               duluthharborcam.com                duluthharborcam.com
LSMVC#1            LSMMA/Corp of Engineeers    duluthharborcam.com
LSMVC#2            LSMMA/Corps of Engineers    duluthharborcam.com
Park Point Marina Inn Park Point Marina Inn         Park Point Marina Inn


Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Camera Update - Harborcam

Well, the streaming idea for the Harborcam didn't work out too well.  The camera is an older model and not really equipped to stream.

I have switched it back to snapshot mode and hope to replace the camera soon.

Moonlit Arrival - James R Barker arrived Duluth 12/3/2014


The 1000ft James R Baker arrived at 17:30 Wednesday evening.
James R Barker

John G Munson arrived Duluth 12/03/2014


The John G Munson arrived Duluth at 10:30 Wednesday morning.
John G Munson



Iryda arrived Duluth 12/03/2014


The Cyprus flagged Iryda arrived Duluth at 7:00 Wednesday.

Kom departed Duluth 12/02/2014


The bulk freighter Kom departed Duluth on a pleasant December evening.

Response to "Coffee Fund" donations

To all of my friends who have donated to the coffee/camera fund this year - a big thanks you. Watching the big boats, people, weather, and other activity on the harbor cams has become rather addicting to myself as well as others.  While I started duluthharborcam.com to be able to watch the boats myself, I now get much more pleasure knowing that there are more then 400 people watching live each time one of the massive hulks makes its way through the canal.

This site is not a chore, but a gift and my hope is to keep providing memories and reflections of when you were here or will be here. The technology involved to do the streaming cameras didn't even exist 5 years ago, so, we are fortunate indeed.

There are lot's of folks that make this possible, including the Great Lakes Aquarium, Pier B, Army Corps of Engineers and everyone else who helps out.  While this is not a money making venture, the payoff is great and I look forward to more upgrades and improvements as time and finances permit.

December is a great boat watching month - Enjoy!

Den




Monday, December 1, 2014

Camera Updates!

Summary of changes to camera configurations.

The Bridgecam has been upgraded to live streaming and is now showing Bentleyville.  This camera will remain in place with this view Bayfront Park.

The Harborcam is now upgraded to live streaming, however, it is an older camera and will be replaced when I save up the $2000 it cost to change it out.

So, all six cameras are now streaming live!  I have wanted this for a long time hope to keep them all running through the winter.

Please let me know if and when you see errors or have other request, these cameras are as much yours as they are mine, and I consider myself the maintenance guy for duluthharborcam.com and hope to provide the best view of the best place on earth.

Enjoy the views!
Den

Black Ice - Algoma Montrealais arrives Duluth 12/01/2014

Covered in ice from a trip down Lake Superior, the black hull of the Algoma Montrealais shimmered white in the bright morning light of another beautiful winter day!
Algoma Montrealais