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It was cold, the sounds of the ice cracking and wind whipping through the desolate canyon were haunting.

Wow that is beautiful.  Was it taken this year?  Well done!

Thanks, Judy.  Yes, I just took it last Saturday.  We've had temps between -7 and up to the 20's for highs.  The wind made it super cold, but I loved the colors of the sunset on the ice, so I toughed it out.  I was all alone down by the frozen water of the Black Canyon Reservoir.  It was haunting.  (My hubby stayed in the warm car and watched)

Well good for you.  You did good!

BRRRRR!  But beautiful!   

The info for my camera (a lowly P&S) says it should not be used at temperatures below freezing.  Can this actually be harmful to the camera or is it just that the picture quality suffers?

It shouldn't effect picture quality unless moisture condenses on the lens or sensor when you bring it back up to temp. I probably says that cause they don't want the camera parts to freeze up.

Shouldn't be a problem, if you take out the batteries, and keep them in a pocket close to your body, so they stay warm.   Put them in the camera just before using, and it should be fine.

Those suggestions and reassurances are encouraging.  I was mainly afraid of moisture collecting inside the camera and rusting something.  It's not a "good" one, but it has to last me a long time yet.   

The owners manual for my Canon says to put the camera in a plastic bag when you bring it in from the cold. This keeps the moisture from condensing on the camera.

Thanks, Scotty.  That's certainly worth a try - and cheap, too! 

I guess you got your question answered while I was away.  Thanks fellow shutterbugs. 

This is sure a great place for answers about cameras and photographs!  Thanks to everyone!!!

Any time. 

You could call this a cracking picture, the way you've arranged the diagonal crack across the frame is well thought out, is that water at the bottom of the cracked ice?

Also batteries can drain fast in very cold temperatures, sometimes there is temperature min/max information in the cameras instruction manual as to how hot and cold your camera can operate at reliably.

Quote from: Summicron on December 18, 2009, 06:06:05 AM
You could call this a cracking picture, the way you've arranged the diagonal crack across the frame is well thought out, is that water at the bottom of the cracked ice?

Also batteries can drain fast in very cold temperatures, sometimes there is temperature min/max information in the cameras instruction manual as to how hot and cold your camera can operate at reliably.

Thanks for the critique, Michael.  And, yes, that is water at the bottom of the cracked ice.

I'm paranoid, so I actually have four camera batteries.  One in my camera and three backups.  I don't store them all in the same place, either.  I usually keep one in my purse.  Guess I'm a freak! LOL

No that just sounds prepared.

I agree with Judy. I wish I had an extra battery or two.

It just occurred to me that I've posted in this topic 4 times without even commenting on your picture.   

Anyway, I like how you brought out the blue in the ice, and the diagonal crack does make a good composition. It also shows lots of detail which can be difficult to capture when shooting reflective surfaces such as ice.

Quote from: ScottyBoy on December 20, 2009, 03:08:10 PM
It just occurred to me that I've posted in this topic 4 times without even commenting on your picture.   

Anyway, I like how you brought out the blue in the ice, and the diagonal crack does make a good composition. It also shows lots of detail which can be difficult to capture when shooting reflective surfaces such as ice.

Thanks, Scotty!    Sorry it took me so long to respond.