Winter in snow country can be a stark season, but the frozen landscape holds many surprises. Favorite summertime haunts are magically transformed. With so many trees stripped bare by the autumn winds, the earth’s bones are revealed for all to see, and the commonplace becomes noteworthy. Stillwaters slumber under white drifts, while rivers run noisily through crystal caverns. The Old Woman mutters and grumbles in the tall pines, wind-driven snow hisses through the cedar thickets, and chickadees flit purposefully from branch to branch, chattering cheerfully even as the weather worsens.

 
But winter’s beauty remains unknown country to the armchair explorer. You can’t experience it from inside your house. You have to seek it out. And what better way than stalking the perfect picture with your camera? Despite the low temperatures, photography doesn’t have to be drudgery. Dress warmly, protect your gear, and play it safe—these are the keys to a successful winter photo shoot. Last month I outlined the first steps. Now we’re ready to hit the trail. Read more…

 
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