Isolation in Community - - - - Canadian Ice Fishing Huts
In the winter of 2022, as a creative, emotional and physical outlet, I began taking my beagle for walks on my local frozen lake - Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.
Growing up near the lake, I have long been fascinated with the way the colourful ice huts dot the all-white winter landscape. In the past, I have photographed them from a distance, with the specks of colour contrasting against the all white lake and winter skies.
With the pandemic, these ice huts brought a new context to the idea of isolation. A ubiquitous word we heard throughout the pandemic. These ice huts are a chosen form of isolation and escape from a busy world. What was interesting to me, is that these ice huts were often grouped in communities. A symbolism of how much community matters. Even on a barren, frozen landscape, community gathers.
All photographs were taken on a DSLR and were not 'photoshopped'. The huts are as I found them. Another enjoyment of mine - seeing how much winter skies differ from the rest of the year.
Thank you for enjoying this ice hut adventure with me!
Prints available for purchase under my "available work" tab.
