The 2012 and 2013 videos add so much depth (literally) to a mine tour experience. John's work and artistry portray what daily work life must have been like for the Delaware's miners of over 170-years ago: narrow rock-strewn passageways, tight working quarters, unstable "ceilings" and mine walls, and a consistently damp 43-46 degree underground air-temp. I tried visualizing all these scenes without water; it had to constantly be pumped from the shafts to keep them from flooding with massive pumps, some of which remain with the ruins outside. While the technology used to make the mine 'work' back then was crude by today's standards, we marvel at what was accomplished. John Janzen helps capture as much with his video offering, giving his viewers a rare opportunity to see, experience, and imagine what life must have been like for the miners in this jewel of a mine deep under Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.
Back in the 80's you could get down there through air vent holes and cave ins where the drift was near the surface, fun, scary interesting and beautiful down there, some places had bats hanging thick as hair, we took string and spay paint to find our way back, it is huge and easy to get lost.
Thanks for the video I have walked the first level of this mine several times it is cool to see what is below the waterline. Can you explain what the bacterial stratum is and what causes it?
I agree. I love that song too and I thought it was perfect for the introduction of this video. It is "Heaven With a Greenstone", by Jeremy Rowe. You can purchase it online as an MP3. Just do a google search for it.
I'm not a diver, but I think I could get the same "thrill" walking the first level with a small flashlight as the only light, or even a helmet gas light such as the miners wore, all without risking my life. Or is that part of the thrill.
Im into exciting stuff like cave exploring and mine ventures & scuba diving and sky diving but thease dudes are crazzy somthing about exploring mine full of water just dont sit right between the breating under water to total darkness and cave inns mine diving is just not worth the fun to risky as fun and awsome as it is too meny little things to go horably wrong and some really good divers who knew their shit like teachers of the best of best die doing shit like this. Got to go in knowing 50/50 chance you can die those are shity odds
The 2012 and 2013 videos add so much depth (literally) to a mine tour experience. John's work and artistry portray what daily work life must have been like for the Delaware's miners of over 170-years ago: narrow rock-strewn passageways, tight working quarters, unstable "ceilings" and mine walls, and a consistently damp 43-46 degree underground air-temp. I tried visualizing all these scenes without water; it had to constantly be pumped from the shafts to keep them from flooding with massive pumps, some of which remain with the ruins outside. While the technology used to make the mine 'work' back then was crude by today's standards, we marvel at what was accomplished. John Janzen helps capture as much with his video offering, giving his viewers a rare opportunity to see, experience, and imagine what life must have been like for the miners in this jewel of a mine deep under Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.
Back in the 80's you could get down there through air vent holes and cave ins where the drift was near the surface, fun, scary interesting and beautiful down there, some places had bats hanging thick as hair, we took string and spay paint to find our way back, it is huge and easy to get lost.
What an experience that must have been. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you for sharing the video. My husband and I took the mine tour today. Your video added a lot to this experience!
Awesome video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! I've been on the mire tour more times then I can count!
Great video. Good editing, and good music.
I wish you had more! I love these videos
nice video and I am glad you know your safety routines, the tape, etc, thanks!
I would love to see one of Silver Islet mine in Lake Superior 😁😁
Thanks for the video I have walked the first level of this mine several times it is cool to see what is below the waterline. Can you explain what the bacterial stratum is and what causes it?
the beginning song of this video is incredible
Don't you ever worry about the guideline snapping??
Looks like a nice jagged mass of native copper lower right at 4:35.
Why thank u. Diving must be awesome too.
why do you keep the air canisters on the side?
Is it to prevent them to bump on the ceiling and get damaged?
waw sidemounting a rebreather, is it partially designed by you, or can you find in on the market?
Spooky down there. metal detect in the UP for float
What camera setup did you have?
Canon 5d Mark II, aquatica housing, 16-35mm Canon wide angle lens, four 50-watt HID lights.
So many objects in good shape, including wood supports, etc. Water must be quite cool. What was the water temperature for you when diving?
I just did the tour 5 days ago. The air temp in level 1 was 40°. Im sure the water is around the same temp
This playlist is really good
I agree. I love that song too and I thought it was perfect for the introduction of this video. It is "Heaven With a Greenstone", by Jeremy Rowe. You can purchase it online as an MP3. Just do a google search for it.
I love Your vids... I would be intresting to see it in 3D ...
Great tunes on audio!
I'm not a diver, but I think I could get the same "thrill" walking the first level with a small flashlight as the only light, or even a helmet gas light such as the miners wore, all without risking my life. Or is that part of the thrill.
Bacterial stratum looks like fish snot.
The music ruins this. How about a little narration and explanation instead.
Im into exciting stuff like cave exploring and mine ventures & scuba diving and sky diving but thease dudes are crazzy somthing about exploring mine full of water just dont sit right between the breating under water to total darkness and cave inns mine diving is just not worth the fun to risky as fun and awsome as it is too meny little things to go horably wrong and some really good divers who knew their shit like teachers of the best of best die doing shit like this. Got to go in knowing 50/50 chance you can die those are shity odds
Music junked another video
Mute it and listen to wtf you want then