Cold Snap


 

I came across this bouy in the ice while wondering around the frozen marsh at Paines Creek.  It actually was a beautiful day, just a little chilly, it was about 18 degrees at the time I shot this.  If you are inclined to shoot in conditions like this I suggest you invest as much into your wardrobe as you do in you camera equipment.  If you are uncomfortable, cold and wet I guarantee you will not get all the great shots out there.  Frost bite and worse happen very fast when skin is exposed to water in these temperatures.  I suggest tall rubber mud boots that our 100% water proof and long under ware and cold weather outer wear.  I have been using Burton gear for almost 30 years and have stayed toasty warm even in the most extreme conditions.