Frozen Sunset

Eagle Harbor

Eagle Harbor

We’d been traveling and taking photographs in Door County since sunrise and just before sunset I called it quits. With the temps close to zero, taking photographs can get me bone tired – I think it’s all the jumping in and out of the car to warm up between shots. So I was determined to head back to the motel and relax in the hot tub until…

…until I took a glance in the rearview mirror and saw the ice gleaming orange from the disappearing sun. A quick U-turn and another 30 minutes and then we hit the hot tub.

After going through another few dozen, I found a second photograph I wanted to share, one with a slightly different perspective and composition. If possible, this one makes me shiver more than the first.

An Even Colder Perspective

An Even Colder Perspective

Door County may be a bit frosty, but it provides endless opportunities for “just one more”.

Do you have a photo preference? Do you like the first, the warmer version, or second photo, the colder one? And why?

Do you take photographs in winter climes? Anything you do to keep you and your camera gear warm – well, warm is a relative word here. I mean warm enough to stay out for “just one more?”

Fish Creek Harbor

Canada Geese in Glow of Sunset

Canada Geese in Glow of Sunset

No, I’m not taking a holiday in Antarctica, though truly, sometimes I start imagining the Canada geese I see are really penguins! Not near the Pole, but winter in Wisconsin can still be a little long. Strong winds broke open the sheet of ice covering Green Bay near Fish Creek, but there is still an icy slush along the shores. Even in the glow of the setting sun, it all looks cold. And with temps hovering in the single digits and the wind chill dropping to 10 below or colder, taking photographs becomes a challenge.

How fast can I set up the shot, take it, and make it back to the interior of the warm car? Hmm. Not quite fast enough.

Twist and Shout – Happy New Year 2010

Steffens in Jefferson County

Dancing Orchard

It’s not too many photos of orchards that make me feel that the trees are all having a good time – spinnin’ a few tunes, let’s all twist and shout. Celebrate a new decade.

Happy 2010! Happy New Year!

Outdoor Seating – No Wait

Overlooking Wisconsin Farmland

Overlooking Wisconsin Farmland

On warm, summery days, this seating is at a premium. On snowy wintry days, not so much…

Winter Sunset

Dane County Wisconsin

Dane County Wisconsin

Just settling in for a long winter’s nap.