Stuck in the city during a brutal Canadian winter....oh how I am blessed!

[Philmar]

It's been mind numbing cold here in Toronto for the last couple weeks, as it has elsewhere. Truth be told I absolutely LOVE when it gets incredibly cold because of the image opportunities it creates. Though I live in a metropolis of 6+ million people, I live walking distance from the shores of one of the Great Lakes which is wondrously transformed when it gets ravaged by Ole Man Winter. Here is a sample of a few of the images I've taken while wearing 2 pairs of sock, long johns and two winter coats.
And here is a link to a gallery of more: Search: 2019polarvortex | Flickr

NOTE - clicking on an image will show a larger version.

Stay warm my friends. Pray for more chilling temperatures and embrace winter!

Icy lily paddies forming in Lake Ontario under the polar vortex - Kew Beach, Toronto by Phil Marion, on Flickr
Centre Island pier and the polar vortex by Phil Marion, on Flickr
Frozen in time - Lake Ontario [1 minute long exposure] by Phil Marion, on Flickr
Natural ice sculptures - Ashbriges Bay by Phil Marion, on Flickr
Patterns of Kew Beach by Phil Marion, on Flickr
Dusk at Balmy Beach - Toronto by Phil Marion, on Flickr
Fun at the beach...in February - Woodbine, Kew and Balmy Beaches in Toronto by Phil Marion, on Flickr

 

[fishing4sanity]

Beautifully chilling set of photographs! Thanks for sharing them.

 

[AlanKlein]

Those are great shots.

 

[Jeff G]

Beautiful shots indeed! How do you keep your camera gear from fogging and freezing up in those temperatures?

 

[Peeb]

Especially loved 'frozen in time'. Great set.

 

[D7K]

Great set, #2 & #3 are my stand out favourites...

 

[Fujidave]

Great set of images, love all of them and hard to pick a favourite.

 

[Jeff15]

Very good set of images...

 

[Philmar]

Beautiful shots indeed! How do you keep your camera gear from fogging and freezing up in those temperatures?

Batteries lose their charge quickly in the cold so I carry 2 spare batteries in my pants pockets.....the gear would fog up only when moving suddenly in to a warm environment so I keep the camera in my camera bag when I return home until it has warmed up gradually ( I wait 3-4 hours). I'll remove the CF card before entering the house

 

[Philmar]

A link to more can be clicked HERE

Receding ice cap reveals the Balmy Beach jetty - Toronto and Lake Ontario by Phil Marion, on Flickr

 

[Jeff G]

I highly recommend following Phil's link, some gorgeous work.

 

[DSP121]

Chilling set, Phil! All the photos are so beautiful! That night scene photo is my favorite! Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful photos!

 

[Tropicalmemories]

Great images, fascinating to look at too.

 

[SquarePeg]

Brrrr! Great set. I love the one of the pier with the snow boots on.

 

[zombiesniper]

Great set.