On a cold but sunny winter day, I bundled up in my warmest clothes, thickest gloves and my wool hat and grabbed my photography gear. I decided to visit a river forming rapids with water running fast enough not to have frozen. The temperature was well below zero, and even though the photos are old, I still remember the frigid air biting at my skin as I made my way to the river. The wind was making it feel even chillier. When I eventually made it, I was delighted to see the beautiful shapes the ice had formed around the rocks.
Downstream there was a flock of ducks, trying not to freeze like everything else around. I carefully stepped out onto the ice, testing its thickness with each step. I was not brave enough to take more than a meter in. I would have prefered to get closer to them, but a swim in an icy river might not be the smartest choice - especially when you don't have any backup clothes, and your car is a kilometre away. Thankfully, I made it safely home.
The first photo is my entry to the #POBphotocontest for this week with the topic RIVERS organised by @friendlymoose
| Camera | Pentax K3-II |
|---|---|
| Lens 1,2,3,4,7 | Pentax 24mm f/3.5 |
| Lens 5,6,8 | Takumar 50mm f/1.4 |
| Post-processing | Lightroom |
The photos and the story are posted on my other social platforms, too.