Lake Michigan’s Wild Side: Waves-a-Plenty!

A couple of days ago Lake Michigan decided to show its might by producing some insanely high waves.  Apparently the waves reached between 6-9 feet in some areas of Chicago’s lakefront.

I was amazed at how high they were when I took this photo.  It was beautiful (yet scary) at the same time.

You can see how bluish/green Lake Michigan really is.

Mother Nature certainly creates incredible, always changing ‘scenery’ on Lake Michigan!

 

  33 comments for “Lake Michigan’s Wild Side: Waves-a-Plenty!”

  1. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Beautiful image Cher.. Love to see and hear waves crashing.. We have friends in Cornwall here in England and they are reporting huge waves. 🙂 <3

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 10:29 am

      Why thank you, dear Sue! Yes, I do as well! Oh are they? Is Cornwall having a storm, Sue, or is it like here and just strong winds? Cher xo

      • Sue Dreamwalker's avatar
        August 25, 2019 at 10:40 am

        No storm, its in a heatwave.. Its renowned for high surf, the surfers flock there. 🙂

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        August 25, 2019 at 4:34 pm

        Oh it is, Sue? It sounds like a surfer’s delight! Cher xo

      • Sue Dreamwalker's avatar
        August 26, 2019 at 4:27 am

        🙂 <3

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        August 26, 2019 at 6:30 am

        🙂 xoxo

  2. IreneDesign2011's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 10:35 am

    Beautiful Lake Michigan, Cher 🙂
    I love to view and hear the waves, it is so calming.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you, dear Irene! Oh yes, me too! I love that as well! Cher xo

  3. Becky Ross Michael's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 10:37 am

    So wild and beautiful.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you, Becky! It sure is, isn’t it? Cher xo

  4. House of Heart's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 10:58 am

    Such a beautiful Lake, Lake Michigan, and a gorgeous shot Cher xo

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Holly! I had no idea how beautiful it was until I moved here! Cher xo

  5. John's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 11:44 am

    I see those colors when flying over the lake to Michigan, always so beautiful Cher!! 😍

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      Hi John! Yes, you would get the bird’s eye view each time you go home to Michigan! Thanks, John! Cher xo

  6. hitandrun1964's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    I love when that happens. When I was a kid I used to rush down to the outer drive so I could watch the waves slam across the street trying to reach the buildings. It was like great and felt ENERGIZING, to say the least. 🙂

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      I bet it was such an amazing thing to see as a kiddo! It really is, isn’t it? Thank you, my fellow Chicagoan! Cher xo

  7. JT Twissel's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    It’s a huge body of water with a life of its own. We lived both inland (Arlington Heights) and near the water (Evanston) – I can still remember the relief of a lake breeze in the afternoon. Lovely shot! Reminds me of a washing machine!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      It certainly is, isn’t it? Oh did you? So you know exactly how this feels! LOL I love that it reminds you of a washing machine! Excellent description, my dear! Thank you! Cher xo

  8. Mark Tulin's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    Beautiful color. Seems like an amazing lake.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Thank you, Mark! It truly is something! Cher xo

  9. Erika Kind's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    It appears more like an ocean than a lake. Wonderful!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      That is something I actually thought of the first time I saw it, Erika! Thank you, my dear! Cher xo

      • Erika Kind's avatar
        August 26, 2019 at 6:30 am

        You are very welcome and wonderful that you are so close to this ocean-like lake.

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        August 26, 2019 at 6:39 am

        Yes, I’m super grateful for that, Erika! Thank you my dear! Cher xo

      • Erika Kind's avatar
        August 26, 2019 at 6:42 am

        💖💖

  10. Bette A. Stevens's avatar
    August 25, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    Wow!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 25, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      Indeed, dear Bette! Thank you! Cher xo

  11. John Holton's avatar
    August 26, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Whitecaps! Fall is just around the corner…

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 26, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      Indeed it is, John! Cher xo

  12. Susie's avatar
    August 26, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    Wow, great shot!! The waves were so crazy this weekend!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      August 27, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Why thank you, Susie! Yes, they sure were, weren’t they? Cher xo

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