Shannon over at 906 Images has done it again. He consistently brings us the beauty of Lake Superior, no matter the season. Today’s photos were snapped at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, near Sunset Point where the little Gazebo is. Just look at those chunks of blue ice, piled up like children’s building blocks. I can only imagine how heavy each one must be and Lake Superior just slides them around, stacking them UP with no effort at all... that’s the power of the Big Lake.

In case you’re wondering what all this sliding and stacking UP sounds like, Shannon recorded a video of the ice building UP on the shoreline. Make sure you turn your volume UP for this one, it sounds like glass breaking. It’s pretty amazing to actually see and hear Lady Superior’s power displayed.

The beauty of Lake Superior. Love the blue ice.

Just stunning! That is so gorgeous. I remember
one time, stopping to take a pic on the shore when
it was way below zero...the crackling was so
amazing! We have no clue of the amazing moments
from Mother Nature, and our glorious Lake
Superior!!

The big lake, always amazing and alive, no matter
the season. I remember, as a kid, Dad and I walking
on the very thick ice, big cracks 3 feet down. My
grandparents lived near Calumet Waterworks. Dad told
me when he was a kid the big lake would go into a
fast freeze with no wind resulting in the biggest
ice skating rink in the world. He would skate for
miles out there. Must have been a sight. Amazing!

Hi
I hear that during the vey cold spell in January the
Great Lakes did get more ice cover. Appealing
pictures and interesting video.

Not too long ago they had to send a rescue team for
somebody who went out on the ice near South Haven.
It wasn't because he fell through but because he
slipped and hurt his leg such that he couldn't walk.

The sounds created by Mother Nature are just as amazing as her visual graphics.

Here's a National Geographic short video with some great audio examples. It explains how this skater seeks out the thinnest ice because it makes the best sounds.

I remember once ice skating atop several inches of snow after an ice storm coated it smooth.