Welcome to Week 38 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge. This first TPC of 2017 is something appropriate for the season that we’re currently experiencing in the Northeast of the United States, as temperatures have started dropping for the onslaught of the lovely time of year that we call Winter.
The theme for this week’s Tuesday Photo Challenge is Cold! Of course, cold is a relative concept, and it doesn’t require that you’re in a colder climate to capture it… Use your imagination and let it roam free with the excitement of the new year to interpret your view of cold.
Here’s an image from almost 10 years ago that gives an idea of how cold it can be in this area…
Connecticut River Flow
This capture from January of 2007 came from a little expedition to the town of Deep River, Connecticut, where I went to give a presentation on action photography to the local camera club. As I arrived early in the afternoon, I decided to do a little sightseeing and found this lovely view of the Connecticut river.
The full rules of this challenge are in TPC Guidelines, but here’s the tl;dr:
Create a pingback link to this post, so that I can create a post showing all of the submissions over the week (note: pingbacks may not appear immediately, as my site is set up to require approval for linking to it; helps against previous bad experiences with spamming)
Have fun creating something new (or sharing something old)!!
Have fun going out there (or staying indoors) to capture cold (just don’t catch a cold!) in your style!
Technical Details
This image was captured with a Canon EOS 1D MkII using an EF 70-200 f/2.8L lens. Exposure settings were at f/7.1 and 1/200 second with 250 ISO. Just fast enough so that I wouldn’t add shake to the lens from the outside temperature.
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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42 thoughts on “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Cold”
And here I was thinking the office was cold today! That picture gave me actual shivers… Well, it may have been the unnecessary aircon we have on here, but still!
Hi Frank, I couldn’t be a part of this challenge last year even after indicating my interest. But here I am this NEW YEAR with my very first entry. 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity. 🙂
God, Frank, that is a gorgeous picture. Action photography in action (so to speak).
I’m in. This will be fun, especially in Southern California 🙂
Love, Debbie
Dutch goes the Photo! 
And here I was thinking the office was cold today! That picture gave me actual shivers… Well, it may have been the unnecessary aircon we have on here, but still!
Just a little chilly on the day when I shot this image 🙂
snow this morning 🙂
https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/tuesday-photo-challenge-cold/
My…you’re quick! Happy New Year!
Reblogged this on winnardbansah.
Thank you!
Happy New Year Frank and I hope you enjoyed your Holidays! We have snow here in the Highlands and here is a link to an earlier post: https://whippetwisdom.com/2016/12/29/haiku-winter-breath/
Thank you, Xenia! Likewise and a very Happy New Year to you!
Dankjewel! :o)
Hi Frank, I couldn’t be a part of this challenge last year even after indicating my interest. But here I am this NEW YEAR with my very first entry. 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity. 🙂
https://simpledimplesite.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/tuesday-photo-challenge-cold/
Great to have you jump in with the new year! Love your contribution!
Thank you. Have a great day. 🙂
No snow yet but … I’ve got a week.
Never too late for snow (or ice cubes 🙂 )
God, Frank, that is a gorgeous picture. Action photography in action (so to speak).
I’m in. This will be fun, especially in Southern California 🙂
Love, Debbie
Thank you, Debbie! Looking forward to your entry b
now thatz what i call WONDER…..
#subzero
Frank, very good photo of your post – cold ice. Here is my entry
https://theshowersofblessing.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/tuesday-photo-challenge-cold/
Great post! thank you for participating.
Hello Frank, with so much snow around I have added a second contribution: https://whippetwisdom.com/2017/01/05/tanka-snow-stars/
Love it! Always great to have multiple contributions from you, Xenia!
Thank you Frank :o)
Did it, Frank! Woo hoo! So full of love. Thank you, and blessings – Debbie ❤
Great job, Debbie! Thank you for participating.