Wintertime Shooting

Most of us who love to wander around taking photographs dread the winter. This year with the frigid temperatures here on the East End of Long Island, it's been especially challenging to push myself out the door and brave the elements. Although I can be adventurous, I'm not one of those die-hards who rushes out into a storm to capture the monstrous sky and torrent of snow and ice. I've learned that if I wait until after the storm when the sun comes out, there is much beauty to be found.

Here's an image I took with my Canon EOS Rebel XSI near Roger's Beach in Westhampton after the late December storm that dumped two feet of snow on the area. Up until recently, I resisted going digital and shot exclusively on film using a medium format camera. I must admit that the lighter, more compact camera made it easier to maneuver, performed beautifully and even withstood the impact when I slipped on the ice.