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...but worth going out for a few shots !

We're just having again a conjunction of very low temperature (-12 C. 10 F.) with strong northerly winds, which gives a "comfort level of (-20 C. / -4 F.)...

Sooooo.... I went to the lakeside to see what was going on ;) !

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They really are fantastic shots!!
 
In fact, this happen every so often, but not every winte, hopefully for the cars owners and unfortunately for us photographers !

The last HARDEST ice storm we had was in january 2005, when I spent 3 days out in the cold, shooting away ! At the time, there weren't as many "photographers" as yesterday ! I guess most people interested in this had seen a few of my images and took the opportunity to give it a go ! ...and the radios and TV warned us a few days in advance, so everybody was "ready" ! ...except the poor TOURISTS who left their cars parked on the lakeside !

IMO, they will have to wait a WEEK -at least- before to be able to retrieve their cars !

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That's wild stuff!
 
Amazing bet those cars will need a bit of deicer to get going...lol...

How safe is it walking in those conditions, especially the ice ?
 
very nice shoots :-)

also very cold her in Denmark (-23) but no wind, so less spectacular ice formations
 
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Amazing bet those cars will need a bit of deicer to get going...lol...
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The only way is to WAIT until the ice melts... then, normally, the car should start without any problem !
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How safe is it walking in those conditions, especially the ice ?
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Very safe, as long as you stay on your feet !

...With such a sleek ice, winter shoes are useless to avoid "sliding" ! To be REALLY secure, one should use "spiked shoes" ! ...but, walking slowly and carefully also works: I didn't even fall once (this time !) :D !

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Wow, nice shots, amazing and surreal !

Think of those poor car owners, trying to explain to their boss why they are late for work on monday. Well, you've provided them with excellent proof!

I went out yesterday to take some sunny snow pictures in the Netherlands, but they are 'less spectacular' to say the least...

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Johan
 
Didn't you have strong winds in Ouchy yesterday ? ...maybe the geographic situation of Versoix "priviliegiates" (!) it when the north-north-east winds blows ! In any case, there are ALLWAYS more ice -and sunk boats- in Versoix than in Geneva !

Mind you, today the wind has almost stopped... I planned to go back to the lakeside, but I eventually didn't, because I'm sure there must be a HUGE CROWD, and all the nice stalactites will be knocked down by the kids...

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JP Scherrer said:
Didn't you have strong winds in Ouchy yesterday ? ...maybe the geographic situation of Versoix "priviliegiates" (!) it when the north-north-east winds blows ! In any case, there are ALLWAYS more ice -and sunk boats- in Versoix than in Geneva !
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Can't speak for yesterday, I was in Gstaad for a snowboard freestyle competition (as photographer, not snowboarder). But it does really look like you have higher "chances" for such conditions.
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Mind you, today the wind has almost stopped... I planned to go back to the lakeside, but I eventually didn't, because I'm sure there must be a HUGE CROWD, and all the nice stalactites will be knocked down by the kids...
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I wanted to go this afternoon, but despite having to sort and process the photos from yesterday, but I feared the crowd as well.

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We had an ice storm here about 15 years ago, and the extra weight it puts on trees and just about everything can be devastating. I realize this is caused by the lake, but it is very similar. Great shots. How did the D700 hold up in that cold wind? Dave
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