syracuse froze my fingertips off but gave me these stupid good shots
woke up to my weather app screaming at me that it’s -3°C outside but feels like your face might freeze off if you blink wrong. perfect conditions for frostbite and questionable life choices - aka freelance photographer hours. grabbed my *canon rebel (the real MVP) and hopped into a puddle of slush that used to be my rental car’s floor mat.
heard rumors about clinton square being "magical" this time of year - translation: the ice sculptures look like they were carved by drunk yetis. someone at recess coffee (their oat milk latte could solve world peace) whispered that the everson museum‘s windows frost over into accidental art. tried to photograph it, got yelled at by security, 10/10 would recommend.
if you get stir-crazy, rochester and albany are close enough to escape to when you realize you’ve taken 500 photos of the same frozen fire hydrant. overheard a bartender at coleman’s authentic irish pub claim the dinosaur bbq line moves faster if you bribe the host with hand warmers. didn’t test this theory, but their pulled pork could make a grown man cry.
pro tip: thick socks* are non-negotiable. learned this after standing in -7°C windchase stalking the perfect shot of onondaga lake park’s icicle chandeliers. someone told me the locals here consider winter a "vibe" - they’re either lying or have superior circulation. wrapping this up before my fingers fully turn into popsicles, but hey - the lighting at golden hour when everything’s frozen? chef’s kiss. messy. worth it.
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