In the midst of a late-summer heat wave, it’s time for some cooling images.
I shot these photos in January, 2024. We’d had several days of very cold days and nights, and I’d been monitoring the ice forming on a local lake in anticipation someone would eventually skate on it.
On a clear, crisp Sunday afternoon, my patience was rewarded.
We don’t get the opportunity to skate on frozen lakes and ponds very often in this part of the world, so it’s very special when it does happen.
My only regret: I didn’t bring my own skates.
MARIO BARTEL 