It’s been mighty hot so far this summer, so today, I am sharing a cooling view of a Double-crested Cormorant in a snowstorm photo taken earlier this year. I had driven down to my local pond to take a break from shoveling, scraping, and blowing snow that morning. As the snow kept falling I knew I was going to have to do that all over again before nightfall. I needed time with the birds.
Double-crested Cormorant in a snow storm – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 800, +2.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
The snow was coming down heavily enough that I struggled to keep focus on the cormorant as it slowly swam across the pond. Snowflakes landed on my face and hands while I took images of the birds I saw at the pond. The temperature felt cold but invigorating.
There have been plenty of 100°+ degree days here in northern Utah since I returned from back east. So many that I have lost count. I know it has been like that for many of us in North America. I don’t want to speed up time or even think about shoveling snow again because last year kicked my butt. However, I thought a view like this might help some of us cool down a bit. I know looking at my snowy images does that for me sometimes.
This week temps will drop a bit here in northern Utah and I am looking forward to that and the possibility of some moisture falling from the sky.
Sending cooling thoughts for those of you still having to live with triple digits. It won’t be long before the seasons change and cooler temps arrive.
Life is good.
Mia
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Beautiful shot!
Thank you. Our winter has been warmer than usual and I dread the approaching summer.
I love the image.
Thank you for the refreshing and cooling image Mia. Wonderful way to beat the heat!