Where There's Smoke, There's Fire

Once again, the Polar Vortex has returned to Duluth and the big lake is getting serious about making ice. This morning was a breathtaking -17°F (-27°C) ambient temperature (-40°F windchill) by Lake Superior, but the sunrise heated up the scene as it rose behind the thick sea smoke.

Sea smoke is a winter fog that forms from evaporative cooling of the lake. When the frigid air moves over the comparatively warmer water, steam-like plumes rise from the surface and gracefully glide across the lake, eventually forming clouds.

Our timing was fortunate during this shoot, and we were able to observe flame-like illuminations on the lighthouse. We have concluded that it was caused by the sun's rays being reflected off the top right window of the lighthouse and back-lighting the passing sea smoke. We enjoyed the flame effect on such a frigid morning!

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