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the last of the color in the sunset...

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the last of the color in the sunset...

This is the same sunset, taken at the same location, just minutes apart. Obviously, the sun has already gone down here. I was tempted to stay a bit longer, to see if it actually got more dramatic, but I had a feeling it wouldn't. If it had, I would have other chances to pull over and capture it.

I just love this location for sunsets. This is Lake Onalaska, located in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Those are islands situated just a little ways out. As I've mentioned numbers of times before, if it weren't for the many islands in the area, all this water would just be the Mississippi River! ha! Take a look at the map if you're a little more curious! It's kind of interesting.

Hope you all enjoy!


Lake Onalaska
Onalaska, Wisconsin
042926


© Copyright 2026 MEA Images, Merle E. Arbeen, All Rights Reserved. if you would like a copy of this, please feel free to contact me through my FlickrMail, Facebook, or Yahoo email account. Thank you.

© MEA Images

<p>This is the same sunset, taken at the same location, just minutes apart. Obviously, the sun has already gone down here. I was tempted to stay a bit longer, to see if it actually got more dramatic, but I had a feeling it wouldn't. If it had, I would have other chances to pull over and capture it.<br />
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I just love this location for sunsets. This is Lake Onalaska, located in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Those are islands situated just a little ways out. As I've mentioned numbers of times before, if it weren't for the many islands in the area, all this water would just be the Mississippi River! ha! Take a look at the map if you're a little more curious! It's kind of interesting.<br />
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Hope you all enjoy!<br />
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Lake Onalaska<br />
Onalaska, Wisconsin<br />
042926<br />
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© Copyright 2026 MEA Images, Merle E. Arbeen, All Rights Reserved. if you would like a copy of this, please feel free to contact me through my FlickrMail, Facebook, or Yahoo email account. Thank you.</p>
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20260313-OFF SHORE NORTHERN 001-MJ005-2K

Manuel Gual posted a photo:

20260313-OFF SHORE NORTHERN 001-MJ005-2K

Steel & Solitude: The Northern Offshore Chronicles

This cinematic series offers a visceral look into the high-stakes environment of an offshore oil rig battling the relentless elements of the North Sea. Through a collection of wide atmospheric vistas and tight, grit-focused details, the images chronicle the daily life of industrial labor in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.

The visual narrative transitions from the massive engineering of the platform standing defiant against churning dark waves to the personal resilience of the crew. Key moments include the arrival of transport helicopters through torrential rain, the intense glow of welding sparks against a moody blue twilight, and the weathered faces of workers in high-visibility gear. Each frame is meticulously crafted to emphasize the scale of human ambition versus the raw power of the ocean, utilizing a dramatic color palette that highlights the warmth of industrial machinery against the freezing, spray-filled air of the open sea.

All images in this collection were generated using Artificial Intelligence.

© Manuel Gual

<p>Steel &amp; Solitude: The Northern Offshore Chronicles<br />
<br />
This cinematic series offers a visceral look into the high-stakes environment of an offshore oil rig battling the relentless elements of the North Sea. Through a collection of wide atmospheric vistas and tight, grit-focused details, the images chronicle the daily life of industrial labor in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.<br />
<br />
The visual narrative transitions from the massive engineering of the platform standing defiant against churning dark waves to the personal resilience of the crew. Key moments include the arrival of transport helicopters through torrential rain, the intense glow of welding sparks against a moody blue twilight, and the weathered faces of workers in high-visibility gear. Each frame is meticulously crafted to emphasize the scale of human ambition versus the raw power of the ocean, utilizing a dramatic color palette that highlights the warmth of industrial machinery against the freezing, spray-filled air of the open sea.<br />
<br />
All images in this collection were generated using Artificial Intelligence.</p>
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20260313-OFF SHORE NORTHERN 001-MJ014-2K

Manuel Gual posted a photo:

20260313-OFF SHORE NORTHERN 001-MJ014-2K

Steel & Solitude: The Northern Offshore Chronicles

This cinematic series offers a visceral look into the high-stakes environment of an offshore oil rig battling the relentless elements of the North Sea. Through a collection of wide atmospheric vistas and tight, grit-focused details, the images chronicle the daily life of industrial labor in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.

The visual narrative transitions from the massive engineering of the platform standing defiant against churning dark waves to the personal resilience of the crew. Key moments include the arrival of transport helicopters through torrential rain, the intense glow of welding sparks against a moody blue twilight, and the weathered faces of workers in high-visibility gear. Each frame is meticulously crafted to emphasize the scale of human ambition versus the raw power of the ocean, utilizing a dramatic color palette that highlights the warmth of industrial machinery against the freezing, spray-filled air of the open sea.

All images in this collection were generated using Artificial Intelligence.

© Manuel Gual

<p>Steel &amp; Solitude: The Northern Offshore Chronicles<br />
<br />
This cinematic series offers a visceral look into the high-stakes environment of an offshore oil rig battling the relentless elements of the North Sea. Through a collection of wide atmospheric vistas and tight, grit-focused details, the images chronicle the daily life of industrial labor in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.<br />
<br />
The visual narrative transitions from the massive engineering of the platform standing defiant against churning dark waves to the personal resilience of the crew. Key moments include the arrival of transport helicopters through torrential rain, the intense glow of welding sparks against a moody blue twilight, and the weathered faces of workers in high-visibility gear. Each frame is meticulously crafted to emphasize the scale of human ambition versus the raw power of the ocean, utilizing a dramatic color palette that highlights the warmth of industrial machinery against the freezing, spray-filled air of the open sea.<br />
<br />
All images in this collection were generated using Artificial Intelligence.</p>
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20260313-OFF SHORE NORTHERN 001-MJ008-2K

Manuel Gual posted a photo:

20260313-OFF SHORE NORTHERN 001-MJ008-2K

Steel & Solitude: The Northern Offshore Chronicles

This cinematic series offers a visceral look into the high-stakes environment of an offshore oil rig battling the relentless elements of the North Sea. Through a collection of wide atmospheric vistas and tight, grit-focused details, the images chronicle the daily life of industrial labor in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.

The visual narrative transitions from the massive engineering of the platform standing defiant against churning dark waves to the personal resilience of the crew. Key moments include the arrival of transport helicopters through torrential rain, the intense glow of welding sparks against a moody blue twilight, and the weathered faces of workers in high-visibility gear. Each frame is meticulously crafted to emphasize the scale of human ambition versus the raw power of the ocean, utilizing a dramatic color palette that highlights the warmth of industrial machinery against the freezing, spray-filled air of the open sea.

All images in this collection were generated using Artificial Intelligence.

© Manuel Gual

<p>Steel &amp; Solitude: The Northern Offshore Chronicles<br />
<br />
This cinematic series offers a visceral look into the high-stakes environment of an offshore oil rig battling the relentless elements of the North Sea. Through a collection of wide atmospheric vistas and tight, grit-focused details, the images chronicle the daily life of industrial labor in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.<br />
<br />
The visual narrative transitions from the massive engineering of the platform standing defiant against churning dark waves to the personal resilience of the crew. Key moments include the arrival of transport helicopters through torrential rain, the intense glow of welding sparks against a moody blue twilight, and the weathered faces of workers in high-visibility gear. Each frame is meticulously crafted to emphasize the scale of human ambition versus the raw power of the ocean, utilizing a dramatic color palette that highlights the warmth of industrial machinery against the freezing, spray-filled air of the open sea.<br />
<br />
All images in this collection were generated using Artificial Intelligence.</p>
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