With temperatures well below freezing, and with hands barely able to manipulate camera settings I came across this scene.
I had initially followed the lady as she strode out onto the frozen lake, axe in hand to cut a hole in the thick ice.
After immersing herself in the frigid water for a number of minutes she climbed out, retreating to the shore after hastily dressing.
With snow continuing to fall I too retreated to my awaiting car, the heater on full blast to regain sensation in my frozen fingers.
Make a square format and the image becomes stronger
Wow, that's some background info. Good for you braving the elements to get what you want. You mention it's a woman but do I see a white beard? Hard to tell because of the weather. Actually it works better for me not putting a sex on the figure. Female, male? It's not important. Great photo.
Thanks Christina. This is not the (landscape) shot I had originally intended but one where timing turned out to be fortunate.