It’s Snow Angel Time

Snow Angel (10 secs at f/22 32mm, ISO 100)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas this last weekend….I know I did.  Today’s blog is a little tongue and cheek but hopefully it will put a smile on your face.  I learned something new this weekend.  There’s an art to making a snow angel.  It was brought to my attention that I happen to date the self proclaimed “worlds best” snow angel maker.  Now, this was news to me, so of course I insisted on a live demonstration; or I think the actual words were “prove it!”  Well, Staci (my girlfriend) did make a heck of snow angel so I asked her to share with my readers what appeared to be a very elaborate technique..

World's Best Snow Angel Maker (15 secs at f/22 31mm, ISO 100)

First, find yourself a nice patch of totally untouched snow (avoiding ALL yellow snow).  Then, and this is key, make as few footprints as possible.   Now that you’ve picked prime snow angel real estate, and kept the human tracks to a minimum, plop yourself down to a sitting position.  Ok, ready?  ROLL back.  NO HANDS!  Just roll, until you’re flat on your back.  Now, extend your arms straight out.

Angel in the making (15 secs at f/22 31mm, ISO 100)

No holds barred here people, it’s cold alright!  But it takes a strong woman to make one of these properly, so don’t hold back!  Now, start flailing your arms and legs like you’re racing Michael Phelps in the backstroke competition.  Once you’re done, (and don’t go too far, we don’t want any patches of dirt coming through) stand up without using your hands.  Ha ha, yeah right.  Maybe if you are Michael Phelps.  But anyway, get up as gingerly as possible, trying not to fudge your wings.  Then, exit the angel EXACTLY in the same foot prints in which you approached your now beautiful work of art.

Thank you Staci for that killer description.  Now, I’m sure some of you have killer tips to the above approach so feel free to share your own technique.   Now, back to work!

p.s. if you attend my workshop in the spring I can’t guarantee we’ll be covering such serious in-depth techniques

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