Turning a 1000 foot beast into art!

Unbelievable Footage! My Lord, anyone who say's math isn't important, has never seen a 1K feet of steel navigate the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal! Whoa!!

I worked on the Gott during her construction she is a beautiful ship

You have a true talent, thank you for posting...

Thank u Kevin, that was special.

Beautiful, stills, videos and words... Thank you!

This is got to be some of the most incredible editing I've ever seen, and narration. Awesome footage!!! Thank you......

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@trimetrodon

Жыл бұрын

Great drone shots, excellent narration and nice music. Well done!

What an interesting video!! Great shots...

Love watching your videos. Really developing so much respect for these hard working men and woman who sail the Great Lakes and delivering commodities that are vital to this great country of ours. I just love these ships themselves. Years ago I was able to tour the SS JOHN MATHIS MUSEUM here in Cleveland, Ohio. Not only was I absolutely amazed but instantly fell in love with these Great Lake Freighters and how truly majestic they are. Keep making these great videos, many of us enjoy your passion immensely. Take care, be well.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you abusdriver1967!

Beautiful presentation of the ship arriving for the winter. Music sets the mood. Thank you

Love it thankyou for the fun and enjoyment. I watch the cameras on the St Clair. So watch these boats / vessels too. Well the ones that come this way. Awesome you make me 😃 😅👍

Incredible video. Great music, narration, cinematography, production value, absolutely marvelous. Bravo!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Awesome shots. We will be heading in there on Wednesday morning if the weather is good. -John G Munson

in the moisture bad 4 motors,spooky entrance

I didn't know I liked watching boats park. But you did! Thank you for letting me know.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Any time!

Thank you for sharing.👍

The most beautiful KZread video i've ever seen. Well done sir.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Even sitting high in the water with no cargo she still kicks up mud from the channel. Excellent video and photos - very well done! 👍

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bob!

Fabulous drone shot. ThaNKS

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, William!

Only just came cross your channel. Superb shots and great voiceovers

Talk about threading a needle! Thanks for these wonderful views.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Any time!

This man is dedicated...more power to you!!!

Looks like KZread's algorithm finally connected me with a great channel for high-quality videos with intelligent commentary on Lakers and other beautiful sights around the Great Lakes. Thank you for the video! I'm subscribed!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I hear you , oh she turned she turned.. I sit and wait at the Port Huron Bridges and then I see on traffic map she is pulling in for fuel. Knowing I can't wait for 2 to 3 or 4 hours , slip on home and wait I'll he next changes meeting 😁 thanks for your share, beautiful video, great fun watching to see where you are going. Till next time, be well

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marie S.!

Great ride a long on your drone!! Thanks 😊.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

That was fun. Thanks for sharing.

My first time viewing but for sure not my last, what a fantastic video. So well done!!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Span!

Thank you for this fascinating video. Beautifully done. The waves crashing are great!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Please more!

That was awesome!! Thank you for sharing!!

I agree, it is difficult to grasp the enormity of these boats until you are next to them when they are moving.

That defiantly seems like a different experience then seeing them in Duluth. Sure churns up a lot of dirt/silt in the channel. Thanks for the video!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do

That was an award-winning presentation and narrated perfect.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Randy! That means a lot!

That was very good. There were some wonderful shots. I appreciate the low key commentary and the choice of music - it really didn't need it. Well done and thank you.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting! Glad you enjoyed it.

A brilliantly put together video, you just earned my subscription thank you

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Nicely done, Mr. O'Donnell. Cheers.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

Good Job Kevin thanks for sharing Ted

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ted!

Outstanding job thank you

They are not messing around with those abutments. Awesome video.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Nope!

Great job Kevin. Keep up the good work.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. More soon.

Thanks for the great images. The best are the quad copter videos of this ship coming through the channel. I do remember growing up in the town of Preble in Brown county about 40 miles south of Surgeon Bay, WI. Winter is long and hard in the north nearing 45 degrees north of the equator. I remember at least several winters with huge snow storms that dropped lots of snow and many very cold winters well under zero degrees F. This is a warmer winter much of Lake Michigan in not frozen over even in January. We have been to Western Australia to see the huge ocean going bulk carriers on the Indian, Atlantic, southern, and Pacific oceans. If you pealed back the top of the Berge Stahl the Gott may easily fit into the Stahl's hold. I have seen the locks at Sault Saint Marie. They are huge. But, take a trip to see the new Panama canal panamax lockes. The chinese are trying to build an even bigger canal through Nicaragua.

Absolutely stunning. This video has it all.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Fantastic shots!!

Another awesome video!

This video is incredibly made!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Fabulous video with exceptional music and voice over. Job well done sir.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

great video

Thank you for sharing. Just incredible!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

What a great job on this video.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice video, Thanks for sharing!!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting

Great Video, thanks for sharing!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you, sir! I enjoyed this video.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

She’s coming home. She’s a beautiful ship. Thank you for sharing your videos with us. 😊 This may sound crazy but when I look at her bow head on, to me her anchor openings look like eyes and with the rub marks under the openings it looks like she’s got a cute smile 😊 Sorry I have a wild imagination.

Great video. Thanks!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

Nice production!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Excellent!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

very very nice shots

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Jeepers! Your visual sense communicates underlying appreciation for the grand. You could narrate the school board minutes and I’d be putty in your fingers with that bass-baritone speaking voice of yours. Musical accompaniment is mood catalytic. I’m prone to exaggeration just a wee bit wink wink. Seriously - cheesecake levels of rich goodness. Bravo

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ray. "Cheesescake level of rich goodness" is my new favorite compliment!

Wow, really nicely done.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Excellent video, and amazing photos. I work at US Steel in Gary. My crew mates and I have been watching these ships come and go for months now. We have down loaded apps to see who will be in the harbor and where they are headed too. Amazing ships for sure. Thank you for the amazing video

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I appreciate the work you and your crew mates do!

Excellent video and editing. Those boat handlers; talk about threading the needle

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Drone footage is stunning. Great work :)

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice video and commentary.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Hi been waiting ages for a new video on these ship's for your good self there's something about them and the way you speak with passion about them that draws me in and I think wow 👏 Anyway keep the coming and happy new year from England 👍👌👍

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Unfiltered! I feel like I have been waiting for ages too! Glad you enjoy the vids.

Amazing video

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Kevin your video is stunning, the drone footage and pictures are really amazing, that is one huge laker, would someday like to see one. Hope you and your wife are doing well. Stay warm and safe.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

You should! We're doing better, thanks for asking!

Love the mood you've set with this video! The music, along with your narration was perfect!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lorielarner9788

Жыл бұрын

@Kevin O'Donnell Your channel just showed up in my feed this morning, and after watching your newest video about the Gott, I thought I'd explore some of your other videos. Your 10 favorite photos of 2021 caught my eye as I saw a glimpse of the Grand Haven, MI light house. Grand Haven is my hometown, and I've walked that pier many times. Ironically, I became a "boat nerd" last spring when a large boat got stuck on a sandbar entering the channel at Grand Haven!

Incredible as usual... Shared on Facebook Shipping page so everyone can be in awe of your talents... well done

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@DreDesignsGLMP

Жыл бұрын

@@KODOPhoto my pleasure totally!

I am fortunate to live near the Great Lakes and can see these ships in action. Amazing mechanical wonders.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@blauer2551

Жыл бұрын

We’re spoiled and just take them for granted, both the lakes and boats.

I live in Door County and can't believe that this monster was built here. Thanks for this great video!

I’ve never thrown a snowball at a freighter, looks like I’ve found my spot

Wow!! Incredible!! I had no idea the ships navigated through such a tight channel - for their nap - just wow!!

Great video and you got some wonderful stills there too. It's always a little sad to see these grand ladies of the lakes come in for the winter but glad in knowing that they will be back out again when spring comes. Thanks for a great video.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job.....the laker videos are my favorite !!

Love the Lakers. It's a nice one. Great Drone footage. Amazing to see how narrow the channel is at the lights. Great job!! :{D

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

This is fantastic. Thank you

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Jordan!

I just found your channel ….Great video!!!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

I grew up about 49 min from the shoer of lake Michigan and have been on the shore in January or February not sure which ( it's been about 50 yrs) but I still remember that bitter cold wind off the lake. wish I knew what happened to those pictures

Thanks for the great videos excellent work

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Al!

Beautiful video and fantastic pictures. Thanks for sharing!!!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Have always been fascinated by tug boats and commercial fishing boats.... photograph them when I can. These vessels are a very close second on the list... would live to see one in person some day. Thanks for posting!

Absolute stunning presentation with a perfect end of the shipping season for the Gott.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob!

Those are some big beasts. I remember the St Clair used to tie up right behind us (CGC Mobile Bay 80-81) Even at 700+ feet, still some impressive ships. 73's

YES!! My favorite footer on the lakes...not my favorite boat, but as far as the footers...love the bow brow, and she's the most powerful boat on the lakes. Wish I could've been there, but as always, thanks for capturing the majesty of her arrival Kevin! 😎

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Bow brow! Love that term. Thank you WB!

Well done Kevin, It's amazing when you see a footer in the ship canal how tight of a fit. Also drone areal shows how much mud is stirred up by the props. Thanks for a quality video. Boe

Beautiful work! Thank you!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Just found your channel, excellent channel by the way. You have a great voice to do the narration …could listen to you for hrs

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Thanks. Really enjoy your videos.

great as usual. Thx Kevin

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

OMG! How fantastic! The ship is Superior but the drone footage and editing is beyond superior. Thank you.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks! More to come.

Beautiful

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Welcome back!!!! I have been waiting for these videos all year!!!!!!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!

Perfect! I learned so much - thank you for your work!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wonderful video. Thank you!

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

great job Kevin

Magnificent!! Really, the first word that comes to mind. All of it... video, stills, narrative.... Thank you. 🙏

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mary! And thanks for sharing!

Excellent 👍

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Very nice. So peaceful.

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

Love the video. Door County is my favorite place to be. Never get lucky enough to see any of the big ships come in.

Very nice! I have a friend from Virginia Beach that enlisted in the USCG last year. His first duty station is Sturgeon Bay. I asked him if he was ready for the cold and his response was "HELL NO!"

@KODOPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Winters aren't bad, just long!