It was March of 2023, and the snow was slowly starting to clear in the Poconos. The air still had a crisp chill, but the sun was shining, giving the day a bright, fresh feeling. We decided it was a perfect day to head out to Emerald Lakes and capture some of the winter beauty before it all melted away. I grabbed my Canon Mark V, while Jong, excited to test out his new Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera, joined me.
When we reached the lake, the view was stunning. The water was crystal clear, reflecting the pale blue sky above, while patches of snow still clung to the ground. The edges of the lake were framed with trees, some of them still dusted with snow, creating a beautiful contrast between the white and the dark green. Jong and I set up our cameras, looking for the best angles to capture the scene.
As I took photos, I noticed how the snow crunched beneath our feet, even as it was starting to melt away. I was wearing my red puff jacket, which stood out vividly against the wintry backdrop. It made for a great subject in some of the shots, and Jong made sure to capture a few photos of me as well. The colors of the jacket popped against the white snow and the clear lake.
We moved around the lake, finding different perspectives to shoot from. In some areas, the snow had almost completely disappeared, revealing wet patches of grass and mud. But in other spots, there were still thick piles of snow, making it feel like winter was holding on for just a little longer. Each spot had its own unique beauty, and we were both eager to get the perfect shot.
After spending some time at Emerald Lakes, we decided to drive over to Tobyhanna. The scenery was similar, with snow still covering much of the ground, but the light was different, casting soft shadows across the landscape. Jong and I worked in silence, both of us focused on capturing the last bits of winter before they were gone.
By the end of the day, our memory cards were full of stunning shots. We packed up our gear, feeling satisfied with the photos we had taken. The snow was slowly fading, but we had managed to capture its beauty before it disappeared completely. It was a day well spent, and I knew we had created some amazing memories to look back on.
I’m new to photography and live in Tobyhanna, so this post about capturing snow-covered nature really caught my interest! I often see similar scenes around here but never knew how to approach them through a camera lens. Your photos and tips on how to use light and contrast in the snow were super helpful for a beginner like me. I’ve always thought snow shots would be tricky, but now I feel inspired to get out there and give it a try, especially with the beautiful winter scenery we have nearby. Thanks for sharing this. I’m excited to see what I can capture!