The Big Jump by taffy

The Big Jump

Lake Michigan is cold, very very cold, but this brave young woman was up for the challenge. I just happened to be walking by when she was about to take the plunge. I just loved her sense of joy -- though think she was just a little crazy. Taken on the last day we're expecting it to be above 70 for months to come.
Great action shot. I wonder if she will feel as happy when she hits the cold water.
November 12th, 2020  
WhoYA! Such a brave soul and such marvelous timing and love your perspective..
November 12th, 2020  
Almost a polar plunge. I'm surprised it was warm enough for swimming. Great action shot.
November 12th, 2020  
That looks very cold!
November 12th, 2020  
@onewing @homeschoolmom Thanks, as always, for your visits and comments! She was absolutely freezing when she hit the water and climbed out immediately. The air was warmer, but with the breeze, it was still quite a plunge for her to have taken. Definitely NOT swimming weather, unless wearing a wetsuit, despite the warm temperatures that day.
November 12th, 2020  
What a surprising image once I realized it was yours and it was taken in Chicago -- because yes, it is very cold in the water! Yet the image works so well for its joy and also for the colors and composition.
November 12th, 2020  
Love the shadow on the wet rock, fabulous action shot.
November 12th, 2020  
Nice action shot
November 12th, 2020  
Did she shriek when she jumped! Pity we don't have sound ...as well as smell with our photos!
November 12th, 2020  
Terrific catch! I can only imagine that water temp!
November 12th, 2020  
how brave
November 12th, 2020  
What a great capture!
November 12th, 2020  
What, no wetsuit?! Can't believe she did this. Well done on the capture!
November 12th, 2020  
Good on her with a great sense of adventure/craziness! A terrific shot too.
November 12th, 2020  
Great timing
November 12th, 2020  
Woo hoooooo!!!
November 12th, 2020  
Brave lady! She obviously enjoys it!
November 12th, 2020  
Great action shot :)
November 12th, 2020  
Super action shot - brave lady !
November 12th, 2020  
Maybe she should try it in February when they do the polar swims. At least they do it here in the ocean.
November 12th, 2020  
Excellent shot. Swimming is one of my joys but I wait for the water to warm up before I jump in.
November 12th, 2020  
Lovely light and excellent stop action... amazing shot.
November 12th, 2020  
What a fabulous action shot!
November 12th, 2020  
Wow! Great capture. She must be part polar bear. =)
November 12th, 2020  
Brr... rather her than me!!
November 12th, 2020  
Excellent capture of the action.
November 12th, 2020  
There is no way!! What timing on your part.
November 12th, 2020  
Great timing, better her than me.
November 12th, 2020  
My goodness I bet that took her breath away!!
November 12th, 2020  
Wahooooooo!!! Great timing
November 12th, 2020  
The water does look very inviting, but I'm not sure it would be my choice of activity!
November 12th, 2020  
Great action shot. A wonderful color of water.
November 12th, 2020  
I like the color of the water and the action of the girl's jump.
November 12th, 2020  
Wow, God bless her. I am surprised at the azure color of the water.
November 12th, 2020  
Great capture
November 12th, 2020  
Nice shot
November 12th, 2020  
Great Lakes states residents go a little nutty when it’s 70 in November!
November 13th, 2020  
Brrrrrrrr. Not me but great capture and I love how she exudes joy...we need more of that these days
November 13th, 2020  
Brrrrrrrr. Not me but great capture and I love how she exudes joy...we need more of that these days
November 13th, 2020  
Awesome capture. You caught her at the exact moment.
November 13th, 2020  
Amazing!
November 15th, 2020  
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