Frostfield: Where My Camera Froze Before I Did
just stumbled back from frostfield after a week that felt like my camera gear took more hits than my sanity. the air there’s got this constant dampness that clings to you like a bad habit, like breathing through a wet sock. i just checked the temp and it’s hovering at 6.15°C with a feels-like of 4.65, so if you’re heading that way, bring an extra layer and maybe a thermal blanket because the humidity at 94% makes everything feel perpetually sticky-cold. not exactly beach weather, but perfect for moody shots if your batteries don’t die first.
spent most days lugging my camera through trails that smelled like wet earth and regret. one day i tried shooting sunrise over the old quarry, but my lens fogged up so bad i looked like i’d been crying. which, fair enough, the view was enough to make you weep if you tripped over a root. if you get bored, the neighboring towns of willow creek and pine ridge are just a short drive away, though honestly, they’re all variations of ‘damp and vaguely abandoned’ with better parking.
heard some wild gossip at the only diner that serves coffee: someone told me the mayor’s got a secret collection of vintage taxidermy squirrels in the town hall basement. also, overheard that the ‘haunted’ bridge everyone photographs? totally not haunted. just a rickety piece of wood that makes noise when the wind blows. which, if you ask me, is more terrifying than ghosts. this local forum claims the real ghost is a guy named dave who steals single socks from dryers - so take that haunted bridge rumor with a grain of salt.
tried the local brew at frostfield brewery because when in doubt, drink. the bartender, who had three missing teeth and a tattoo of a fish, warned me that their stout tastes ‘like sadness and regret’ but also ‘warms your bones like a hug from a bear.’ he wasn’t wrong. yelp says it’s ‘acquired taste’ code for ‘vaguely medicinal.’ also, a drunk guy at the next table insisted the town was built on ancient lava flows. probably not true, but it explains why the ground feels weirdly squishy.
checked out the *frostfield historic mill* after hearing whispers about a secret underground tunnel. turns out the tunnel’s just a crawlspace full of rats and broken dreams. tripadvisor rates it ‘3.5 stars - worth it for the instagrammable decay’ which is the most accurate thing i’ve ever read. also, tried to shoot the northern lights one night but got distracted by a squirrel doing parkour on a fence. priorities, right?
so yeah, frostfield. it’s cold, it’s damp, and my camera’s still glitchy. but i got 12 good shots and a story about mayor dave’s squirrel collection. totally worth the hypothermia. just bring dry socks and a sense of humor. or maybe just a flask. both work.
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