Dramatic Actions in the Cold

Minnesota is famous for its cold weather at winter time, during which the temperature could go down to 30 degree below. However such a brutal environment has never stopped brave Minnesotans from seeking fun and dramatic activities. Words can't tell the true stories, let's see the photos. Looking at those kids and young adults, I … Continue reading Dramatic Actions in the Cold

“Pond Skim” – Photo 101 Day 9

I didn't know what pond skim is until this past weekend. To celebrate the end of the ski & snowboarding season and welcome the warm weather approaching to Minnesota, the nearby winter resort set up an activity named "pond skim".  It combines downhill skiing or snowboarding with water skating together.  Those high speed skiers and … Continue reading “Pond Skim” – Photo 101 Day 9

Backs of People in Somersault

This is my entry for this week's "CEE’S BLACK & WHITE PHOTO CHALLENGE: BACKS OF THINGS". One of my favorite things in photography is to take photo from the backs of people, especially the people in some kinds of activities. It is often hard to capture any good facial expressions of people when they seems to be … Continue reading Backs of People in Somersault

“Snow” Boarding

The following photo was taken on the closing day of Highland Ski / Snow Boarding Area.  The temperature on that day was close to 70 degree, and snow on the ground was partially melting.   The area was empty with very few people paddling in the mixture of snow / water.  Apparently it was Off-Season for most … Continue reading “Snow” Boarding