Sunday, April 26, 2015

Kitchi Gammi - Shining Big-Sea-Water

The Ojibwe, the Voyageurs, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the poem “Hiawatha”, all seemed to agree that the best description for Lake Superior is Kitchi Gammi, the Shining Big-Sea-Water.

For hundreds of years, man has stood on the shores of Lake Superior and has been awed by its immensity and majesty.
Federal Kushiro
When ocean freighters (salties) arrive in Duluth, they often will go to anchor off Park Point until its their turn to load grain. For a photographer, this is a great opportunity to capture a scene that includes the big lake, the big boats, and the big sky all in one place.

In this scene, the Federal Kushiro waiting at anchored off Duluth takes it’s place among the gulls, fisherman, and waves while the sun breaks through the horizon to start another “Superior” day.

I have been photographing scenes like this for more than 25 years, yet each one is a different mix of elements that makes each scene special and unique.  There is nothing like viewing the mighty shores of Lake Superior to make you feel humble and thankful for a new day and the gift of life.
Federal Kushiro

"Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created." - Revelation 4:11

7 comments:

  1. Beautiful scenery and words...

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  2. Thank you for sharing the beauty and its source.

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  3. Would love to see more of your work, Mr. O'Hara. Fantastic shots you put on here. Thank you for capturing the beauty of Kitchi Gammi. Hope to visit there again this summer & see the glory & splendor live!!!!!

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  4. Thank you for sharing the awesome work of God's hand! Looking forward to seeing it live soon!

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  5. Thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures of the boat, lake and sunrise. So soothing.

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  6. Anon April 26...Go to the Northern Images link at the top of the page..You'll see an awful lot of Dennis' work..He is an amazing photographer..You can buy his work also..Penny in IL

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