I had wanted to get to the last row of trees you see in the background. The white field of snow beyond that row of trees is actually the frozen river :)
My bedroom blinds were pulled down, so I hadn't a clue what was happening outside since the morning, till I got up to go to the kitchen to grab something for lunch. Lunch was forgotten when I saw that the snow was coming down in humungous flakes. I donned my protective clothing, packed up my camera, picked up my tripod and headed out into the snow.
I was optimistic about being able to get close to the river, because I wanted a shot of the Champlain bridge across the river in the snowy haze. But no such luck! The snow was at least 6 - 8 inches deep, and there was no way I could go in there. I didn't have a lot of time, since I had to get back to my work, so I just put down my tripod any where I could and shot off a few frames.
I'm not totally satisfied with the compositions for a couple of reasons - I had to hurry back, and you cannot really do a lot when you are strapped for time. I was using my 17 - 50 mm lens, but the snow prevented me from going further back to be able to get more of the scene. So, I just mostly stayed in one place and did what I could. Additionally, the snow was getting on my lens and it just didn't feel safe. So, I packed up after about 10 shots or fewer, and headed back home. I got some curious looks from the occasional drivers who were brave enough to be on the road - I just smiled back at them, knowing what they might be thinking - what a crazy woman she must be! ;-)
I'm not totally satisfied with the compositions for a couple of reasons - I had to hurry back, and you cannot really do a lot when you are strapped for time. I was using my 17 - 50 mm lens, but the snow prevented me from going further back to be able to get more of the scene. So, I just mostly stayed in one place and did what I could. Additionally, the snow was getting on my lens and it just didn't feel safe. So, I packed up after about 10 shots or fewer, and headed back home. I got some curious looks from the occasional drivers who were brave enough to be on the road - I just smiled back at them, knowing what they might be thinking - what a crazy woman she must be! ;-)
This is simply awesome...love the all pervading whiteness...kinda bleak and depressing...but i like it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Really appreciate your visit. I love the bleakness too.. in a weird way it's very appealing! :)
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