Friday
Jan162009
man & nature # 87 - 90 ~ welcome to Au Sable Forks at -23F
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 10:12AM 
Welcome to Au Sable Forks • click to embiggen
Ice and mist on the Au Sable River • click to embiggenAs promised on yesterday's entry - "if it's-15F or below, I'll be out again tomorrow morning looking to make a really cold picture" - let it be said that I'm true to my word.
It was -23F this morning, so it was out the door for picture making.
That said, pursuant to the shedding some light on the subject entry of a few days ago, I must say that the light this AM was quite nice. Thank goodness, I'm happy to report, that I was embracing the light that I found rather than chasing it. You see, that way I can live with myself and rationalize the fact that I made such pretty pictures.
And, oh yeh, baby, it's really cold outside.
Reader Comments (8)
You're a good man Mark.
I have been taking the cowards way out and posting old slides from the 60's and 70's, haven't ventured out much only to take out the garbage and the dogs.
We were -20 this morning.
Don... perhaps not at -20, but the best item for any winter shooting is a pair cold water diving gloves. I find they keep your hands warm, but more importantly they're thin enough (a must for divers dealing with valves, cameras, etc...) that you can still press the tiny buttons on the camera without having to take them off as long as you get the right size for your hand and finger length.
http://www.amazon.com/U-S-Divers-Cold-Water-Diving-Gloves/dp/B000EONGNA
Aaron thanks for the tip, right now I use mittens that fold back exposing those finger tips gloves inside.
Very atmospheric. What kit do you schlep out there on days like this? Mittens with finger flaps? One lens? Film? No film? Small camera in pocket? Larger camera on strap?
I find on cold mornings (1F today) I am content sit in my comfy office chair and scan older 4x5 negatives. Just can't bring myself to bundle up and head out for a few "cold" images. Maybe part of it is these 70+ year old bones are happier in a warm place. And I'm scanning landscapes from a warmer climate.
Yeah, thanks Aaron. Great idea. It was a balmy 15F. here in VA, but I got a couple of quick snaps before the sun went down.
Mark, you're one tough sob. How's the "sledding" going this year?
The one nice thing about those temps is that when it gets up to 25 degrees, the day feels really comfortable.
I like your "embracement" of the light very much. It brings a sense of life and hope to otherwise dreary, lifeless scenes. Admit it, you did chase it... just a little bit ;-)))