In December 2021, I ventured out during three separate storms to capture Lake Erie Waves.
I spent over 15 gruelling hours photographing and captured over 8200 images during that time. This 1 minute video showcases about 35 of my favourite images.
The conditions along the Lake Erie shoreline can be downright nasty. Each fall, gale force winds whip up waves that can top 30 feet high during a storm's peak.
This style of photography tests your dedication and devotion to your craft to the max! It's definitely not for the faint of heart. I see many people attempt to photograph the waves during these storms and last only mere minutes before having to return to the safety of their cars.
You need to get into a "zone" and fight through the less than ideal conditions. Putting your complete focus into the task at hand is the key. I've twice gotten frostbite during past outings and now have permanent nerve damage in both hands. The cold conditions are now very painful to work in.
My eyes take a constant beating from the relentless pounding of sand and back spray. The stress on my shooting eye from photographing straight for hours at a time, usually results in considerable swelling and blood shot veins.
So is all of this effort worth the risk? I say 100% yes!
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