The Deep Freeze

For those of us that live far north of the equator, adapting to the words "zero" and "temperature" in the same sentence is just a way of life. Dealing with the cold indoors is one thing, but heading outside with your camera gear and 2-3 extra layers is a whole new adventure!

After being inspired by images made by another Milwaukee photographer, I ventured out recently when the temps went south of zero. Destination: Lake Michigan at sunrise. Did I mention the wind chill???

I LOVE this image! It screams cold! With Lake Michigan giving up its warmth in the form of water vapor, I find myself grounded by the roundness of the ice and the opening of the water. A tiny bit of necessary warmth is added with the glow of a rising sun in the eastern sky.

After an hour in the great outdoors, the hot chocolate provided the necessary inner resuscitation!