Winter – Photogeek Blog

Cold, Colder, Coldest….

After waking yesterday. I checked my weather app. on my phone only to notice it was seventeen degrees. Upon opening the shades, I was made aware that it that the nights snow storm had left a few inches. After taking a shower, I returned to that same window, only to find it was snowing again, and snowing hard. Thus far, it’s been a harsh winter.But this was the first snowfall in Fairfax. I’ve spent most of the last week or so in our condo and at the gym. To be honest, this weather has put an end to my talk about oneday, moving to Alaska. I love the Spring and the Fall, but I do not enjoy extreme weather. I went out for a few minutes to photograph some old Airfix WWII German Mountain soldiers, which was fun. But I am going to keep my outings to a minimal until warmer days.

With a Little Planning

Commentary, Humor, Manual Mode, Snowpocalypse

Having a child like enthusiasm for things hasn’t always rewarded me as an adult. In all honesty, it gets me into trouble more times than not. As I’ve mentioned in the past, there are many things that raise the eye and perhaps, make me jump off the cliff before bothering to see what’s waiting below. For example, when I went to the gym today, I was able to see what you’re seeing in this photo. After just a few leg presses, I quickly headed back to my apartment to grab my camera. As I pushed the door of the community room open. I realized that, not only was I still dressed for the gym, but my walker lacked snow tires. After almost falling on my ass. I fired off a few shots before struggling to get myself back in the building. Lesson learned or put it on repeat?

The Deep Freeze.

Humor

Earlier today I missed an opportunity to attend a free Lightroom workshop at B&H due to my inability to deal with the freezing temperatures. A deal was brokered between myself and Mother Nature that clearly stated “If you are continuously thrown snow, ice, slush and 20 degree temperatures at me on a weekly basis.” “I will no longer treat you like a like lady and refuse to continue spitting in to your wind gusts.” I’m sick of it and I will fight cabin fever by cranking up the heat while dancing around in a swim suit and skuba gear. “Fuck you winter, I’m done.” The end.

Below is a picture I took of my bedroom window. If you look close and long enough, you can see icicle aliens fornicating somewhere in the heart of Antartica. Enjoy.

Ice, Ice, Baby!!!

Snowpocalypse

I was walking home the other day when I saw a Mother walking (actually, it looked more like dragging) her daughter down the street. The Mother looked as if she was in a rush and not in the best of moods. The current cycle of unbearable weather seemed to be an influence. The little girl stopped and briefly stared in wonderment. “Mommy, look at the ice. It’s so shiny.” The Mother quickly and forcefully tightened her grip and pulled, growling “You’re really starting to piss me off.” It’s obviously this current state of deep freeze has caused our tempers to be a bit frail. A few seconds later I stopped to take these pictures. My gosh, the ice really is so shiny.