Growing up, winter was such a magical time.  Snow forts, snowballs, snowman, ice skating......I could go on.  There was something about these activities and my age that somehow made me oblivious to the cold.  As an adult winter hasn't always been so intriguing.  Now as a photographer, winter has become one of my favorite times of the year.....I just wish I could get that whole oblivious to the cold thing back from my childhood. :)

This moment was captured on the Missouri River south of Washburn.  I had all four of my mighty explorers with me.  I don't remember the exact temperature but it definitely cold!  We hiked downstream for about 10 minutes. Maybe that's part of the reason why I like photography so much.  You have to get off the beaten path and, many times, out of your comfort zone......in this case your heated car!  This was the aftermath, about 10 minutes after the sun had retired. The colors were incredible and vivid.  This picture reminds me of how cold and intimidating the world can be.  Even when its getting dark we need to concentrate on the light and push forward.  It never ceases to amaze how therapeutic and insightful time outdoors can be.

Be bold, be brave, be courageous.  Joshua 1:9