It Was Cold This Morning, But Not Cold Enough to Keep Me Inside
Feb 14, 2021 12:18:20 #
I decided to brave what us Floridians would consider an arctic blast of blistery wind and cold that would make a polar bear shiver. In all actuality, with 12-15MPH winds and temps around 44F, most of you would probably laugh. But my struggle was real as I had all of my equipment and clothing carefully prepared. About half way to the destination, I realized that I had my fleece cap and relatively warm-ish gloves. Then it dawned on me.......where's my outer jacket....my warmth and salvation against a tireless onslaught of frigid wind. This usually wouldn't phase me, but the wind seems to have this dagger effect when one stands bravely on the beach.
Oh well, I will persevere and deal with the situation I created donning only a thin sweatshirt that was originally meant as an insulation layer. I mean there is the potential for some broken clouds at sunrise which should look amazing at the destination I have so carefully chosen for this very early voyage for light.
Well, now I'm at the beach, in the dark, in the cold AND there is this ugly blanket of cloud cover that refuses to give me anything I was hoping for. After about 30 minutes I see a tease of blue hue just barely glowing through the ugliness of an approaching cold front. That doesn't stop most of us...we are brave explorers in this hobby that deprives us of sleep and any extra cash we would normally have saved up for other things!
I decide to start climbing rocks, because that is what you are supposed to do when you are cold, tired, and carrying extra weight in photography equipment. Keep in mind, nobody has every accused me of being agile and nimble when throwing 73 inches of body length around sharp and slippery objects.
Was it worth it? Well, I didn't get my sunrise, and was really cold. But I did get to try out some new filters that I purchased, and they are very easy to use with gloves on (the gloves weren't really effective at this point....I was cold!!!).
Misty Morning On the Coast by Tony H, on Flickr
Oh well, I will persevere and deal with the situation I created donning only a thin sweatshirt that was originally meant as an insulation layer. I mean there is the potential for some broken clouds at sunrise which should look amazing at the destination I have so carefully chosen for this very early voyage for light.
Well, now I'm at the beach, in the dark, in the cold AND there is this ugly blanket of cloud cover that refuses to give me anything I was hoping for. After about 30 minutes I see a tease of blue hue just barely glowing through the ugliness of an approaching cold front. That doesn't stop most of us...we are brave explorers in this hobby that deprives us of sleep and any extra cash we would normally have saved up for other things!
I decide to start climbing rocks, because that is what you are supposed to do when you are cold, tired, and carrying extra weight in photography equipment. Keep in mind, nobody has every accused me of being agile and nimble when throwing 73 inches of body length around sharp and slippery objects.
Was it worth it? Well, I didn't get my sunrise, and was really cold. But I did get to try out some new filters that I purchased, and they are very easy to use with gloves on (the gloves weren't really effective at this point....I was cold!!!).
Misty Morning On the Coast by Tony H, on Flickr
Me documenting my whereabouts just in case I froze to the rocks or was sacrificed to King Neptune
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Feb 14, 2021 12:19:29 #
Feb 14, 2021 12:22:49 #
Beautiful! You don't usually see the words "Florida" and "cold" together. 
It was 9 degrees here yesterday morning. I stayed inside.
It was 9 degrees here yesterday morning. I stayed inside.Feb 14, 2021 12:30:26 #
Feb 14, 2021 12:32:44 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Beautiful! You don't usually see the words "Florida" and "cold" together. It was 9 degrees here yesterday morning. I stayed inside.
It was 9 degrees here yesterday morning. I stayed inside.Yeah, two days ago we were comfortably in the low 70's. With work, and kids' activities, I have to take the small windows of opportunity when I can.
Feb 14, 2021 12:42:09 #
Feb 14, 2021 12:51:11 #
johngault007 wrote:
I decided to brave what us Floridians would consid... (show quote)
That's sitting in the yard weather
Still, documenting your presence is a pretty good idea 
Nice shots It was zero here, so I went to the local nature center to photo the swans, ducks, and geese. Their lake is about 95% frozen, but in the other 5%, they are all dunking under and taking baths, then unconcernedly preening. THAT is what makes me cold 
Feb 14, 2021 12:59:09 #
joecichjr wrote:
That's sitting in the yard weather img src="https... (show quote)
You just described why I live in Florida...LOL
Feb 14, 2021 12:59:24 #
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Feb 14, 2021 13:21:23 #
quixdraw wrote:
44°, balmy - we were greeted with -32° this morning. No cameras outside!
Nope, nope, nope!
Feb 14, 2021 13:21:31 #
DRam11
Loc: Polson, MT
I would rather brave zero weather in low humidity Montana than 44 in the humidity you face in Florida. Humidity exaggerates both heat and cold. Nice pictures by the way. I’m glad you braved the cold to get them.
Feb 14, 2021 14:09:51 #
I think that your efforts were well rewarded by the excellent capture you shared. Nice work with the rendering. The other evening, I did not put on my warm gloves. The result was a shorter session than I had wanted. We all get a day like that once in a while. Thanks for sharing - please stay safe and warm.
Feb 14, 2021 15:33:18 #
Excellent result for your efforts, Tony! I will post what to wear on dog walks in the 20s later.
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