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Greetings!
The Christmas blizzard finally brought winter to the northland. We received over 18 inches of heavy wet snow. I have a gravel looped-shape driveway that is over 200 yards long. My 12hp snow blower was barely up for the job, but several hours and a couple of shear-pins later I managed to clear about half the drive--I left the rest for Travis' plow truck.
I thought the New Year would be an excellent time to redesign my newsletter incorporating my new logo. Over the next month or so I hope to give my web site a face lift as well.
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To begin the New Year I am announcing the dates for Open Lab sessions. These lab sessions are open to anyone with the fundamentals of printmaking. This includes anyone who has taken a Photoshop or printmaking workshop from me in the past. The Open Lab is a time for you to make prints with guided supervision. You  supply the paper and I supply the printers, ink, and computers (unless you want to bring your own laptop.) If you desire I am available to review your work and make suggestions to improve your prints. These sessions are not instructional, rather they should be considered computer lab time for print production with guidance.
Open Lab Dates:
February 6-7, 2010
February 27-28, 2010
March 20-21, 2010
Printers available for use:
Epson Pro 3800
Epson Pro 4800
Epson Pro 7600
For more information or to register go to: Open Lab Sessions |
Tips for Photographing in Winter
Photographing in winter can be a very enjoyable and rewarding endeavor. The winter season offers some of the most colorful light of the year. The reflection of light off of snow and ice combined with the long light rays creates a visual delight that cannot be found any other time of the year.
As with most aspects of photography the digital revolution offers the photographer challenges and advantages. There are three primary concerns regarding equipment for the winter photographer; battery power, battery power, battery power. Cold sucks the life out of batteries very quickly. The colder the weather the quicker your camera battery will go dead. When I go out to photograph in the winter I always carry several extra camera batteries with me. I try to carry these extra batteries someplace close to my body where they will stay warm. One way to help conserve battery power is to shut off the automatic image preview on the back of your camera. The LCD screen requires a lot of battery power to generate that image. Needless to say if your camera has a "live view" feature I would turn that off as well. Only preview or postview your images when you absolutely must. Better yet wait until you get back to the warmth of your home and computer lab to view your images. Consult your camera manual to turn off the image preview feature.
Keeping your camera batteries warm is only part of the battle. Keeping your fingers and toes warm is the other half of the battle. The new polypropylene and "Smart Wool" winter clothes are the way to go. Never wear cotton next to your skin if you want to stay warm. Cotton has no insulating ability once it gets wet unlike polypropylene or wool. The "Smart Wool" clothes combine the best of both wool and poly without the itch.
For your feet I recommend either a good pair of Mukluks like the Steger Mukluks or a good pair of Pack boots like the Sorels. Two years ago I finally replaced my 31 year old pair of Sorels! For traction on ice I recommend you add a pair of YakTrax to the bottoms of your boots. These handy devices are like having snow chains on your tires.
To keep your hands warm I use a combination of fingerless gloves with a mitten flap (I prefer the poly variety rather than the wool-rag type for less lint) and a polypropylene liner glove. This combination gives me the finger dexterity that I need to operate the controls of the camera while allowing me to keep my fingers warm when I am not operating the camera. If you are like me and your extremities don't get the blood circulation like they used to you may want to add a couple of the chemical warmers in the mitten flap for added warmth. REI outfitters can supply you with any of the above items for your hands or feet, except for the Steger Mukluks which are only available through Steger online or in Ely.
One final tip. Stack ice on Lake Superior is fickle. The conditions have to be just right, and the conditions can change in a matter of a few hours. Mid-February to Mid-March is the best time. Stay tuned for the next newsletter for further updates on the lake and ice conditions. You can always email me at john@coldsnap.com for a specific ice condition report.
With a few preparations you should be able to spend hours outside enjoying light and subject matter.
Winter Wonderland Photography Workshop
February 13-15, 2010 |
| Lake Superior; The Circle Tour
October 9-17, 2010 Only 4 spots left!
The ultimate photographic adventure! Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. It covers over 31,000 square miles; it stretches 382 miles east to west and 160 miles north to south. The Circle Tour will cover 3 states, and two countries. We will explore the hidden treasures and well known landmarks. Starting in Two Harbors MN we will work our way north and east along the rugged North Shore photographing Split Rock Lighthouse, Artist's Point, Red Rock Point and Grand Portage. Entering Canada we will cover Hurkett Dock fishing camp, Rockport, Nyes Provincial Park, Pukasaw Provincial Park, Lake Superior Provincial Park. Re-entering the US, in Michigan we will work our way east taking in Whitefish Point, Grand Sable Dunes, Pictured Rocks, and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Completing our tour with visit to Bayfield Wisconsin, and a boat ride to Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands.
This photographic adventure is limited to 10 participants.
For more information call (218) 830-0767 or go to:
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About Us
ColdSnap Photography offers premier photographic workshops in Minnesota and locations throughout the world. For more information feel free to contact us via email at john@coldsnap.com, or call (218) 830-0767.
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John Gregor
ColdSnap Photography
628 First Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone (218) 830-0767 |
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