How cold it was?

The color contrast looking beautiful! Detailing in the ice is incredible!

Hi Sam, just want to add another cold weather tip. Before you put the camera into the plastic bag remove the memory card. That way you don't have to wait an hour to look at the shots.

Cheers

Frank

Even by using a zip bag to keep the camera in my Nikon 18-135 lens had it's focus break twice in the last two January sub zero weather. Battery was OK which is usually the big problem - or so they'd seem to suggest. This digital gear isn't as tough as mechanical film cameras, even though they needed de-greasing for super cold in the north. Sure is a big pain. But that's part of being good at it, eh?
Good of you to make these points for the masses.
Oh! Nice shot. I like the ice patties.

Loving the good tips! Keep it up

Great capture, I like contrast with red and white.

Thanks for your tip

Beautiful picture, and thanks for the tip. I always see your photos but I never left a comment.

Thanks for the cold weather tip. I will remember that. I love the red of the boat. Such a nice contrast.

You really have to admire these guys working under these challenging and dangerous conditions.

Impressive scene. It almost looks like you were on the ice to take the shot.

Great tip and I always allow my gear to warm up slowly inside the case...but I'd not heard of putting it in the plastic before...I am curious how the plastic helps?

I have a pretty heavily insulated backpack case and the case is usually with me outside when I am shooting or in the car which is usually cold when I get back to it.

Thanks for the tip Sam.

Sam, thank you so much for the photo tips you are adding in the comments, us budding photographers need all the help we can get!! Coming from Australia we don't do much cold weather photography :-)

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Sorry, for this question, but why should a simple plastic bag protects my camera against damages? The plastic doesn't save any warmness, as far as I know...

I love how you're starting to give quick tips! Keep 'em coming!

I'm sending you some hand and toe warmers left over from the Inauguration. Brrrr. Enjoying the winter via your camera.

Hi. this is to answer the question about the plastic bag. The plastic bag stops the warm moist air from coming in contact with the cold camera and thus stopping condensation forming on and in the camera. For those of you that wear glasses you know the problem of fogging up when coming into a warm area. Fortunately because of their small mass they quickly warm up and the problem goes away. Hope this answers your question

Frank

Cheers for the tip I was just thinking about it today. I am making a trip to northern scotland soon...freezing temperatures there

@f2 the plastic bag is to keep the warm moist indoor air away from the camera, thus mitigating any condensation that would usually occur.

Great shot!