Off the beaten track I immediately sink deep into the snow

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Rovaniemi is the capital of the province of Lapland in northern Finland. It is best known as the official home of Santa Claus and is located just above the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is known worldwide as the home of Santa Claus. The Santa Claus Village is a popular attraction, where visitors have the chance to meet Santa Claus, visit his post office and experience the magic of Christmas all year round. Rovaniemi is located right on the Arctic Circle, meaning it is an excellent location to see the Northern Lights, especially during the winter months. The city also offers unique experiences, such as the opportunity to cross the Arctic Circle. The Arktikum is the science center and museum and provides insight into Arctic nature and culture. It features exhibitions on the history, geology, flora and fauna of the region. Located near Rovaniemi, Ranua Zoo is the northernmost zoo in the world. It is home to a variety of Arctic animals, including polar bears, lynx, reindeer and arctic foxes. Rovaniemi enjoys abundant snow cover during most of the winter. Snowfall usually starts in November and continues until April. This creates a fairytale winter environment. Periods of deep frost are common, with temperatures often dropping to -20°C or even lower. Cold waves with temperatures below -30°C are not uncommon. Rovaniemi offers extensive opportunities for outdoor activities, such as husky rides, reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile tours and cross-country skiing, allowing visitors to explore the beautiful natural environment. It is important to be well prepared for the winter conditions in Rovaniemi by wearing appropriate clothing, such as thermal layers, insulated jackets, gloves and boots, to comfortably enjoy all the winter activities the region has to offer.

In Rovaniemi, Finland, temperatures can be extremely cold during the winter months, characteristic of the region's Arctic climate. January is often the coldest month, with average daily temperatures between -8 and -16 degrees Celsius. My son BieJee has already experienced temperatures of -38 degrees Celsius, so I was warned. The perceived temperatures are lower due to the presence of wind, which makes the cold climate even more intense. Upon arrival I experience a temperature of -21°C, and a fresh layer of snow has just fallen. In addition to my pants, I wear thermal underwear. My wind and water resistant jacket protects me from cold wind and snow, as well as several layers of comfortable thermal inner clothing. Several thin layers of clothing provide flexibility and warmth. I wear a hat and insulated gloves to prevent heat loss, and a scarf to protect my neck and face from the cold wind. My shoes are waterproof with a snow profile sole, and extra thermal socks keep my feet warm. Photography becomes more difficult in extreme temperatures; most cameras only work above 0°C. Camera batteries can have problems in cold weather. When it snows or it's cold, I keep my camera under my jacket. Although many Canon cameras are weatherproof, you also have to consider the human factor. Shooting in extreme environments is challenging for both you and your equipment, especially your hands that can get cold. Try to keep them as warm as possible. When entering a warmer room from the cold, condensation may form. It is better to keep your camera in one temperature zone to avoid this, although this is not always easy. Despite the challenges, snow, frost and ice make for spectacular winter scenes. Photo taken by my son BieJee of me immediately sinking deep off the beaten track in the snow.

Rovaniemi is de hoofdstad van de provincie Lapland in het noorden van Finland. De stad geniet van een overvloedige sneeuwbedekking gedurende het grootste deel van de winter. Sneeuwval begint meestal al in november en blijft tot april liggen. Hierdoor ontstaat een sprookjesachtige winterse omgeving. In Rovaniemi bezoek ik mijn zoon BieJee, die momenteel onderzoek verricht aan de Universiteit van Lapland, specifiek bij het Arktikum. Dit wetenschapscentrum en museum biedt inzicht in zowel de Arctische natuur als cultuur. Januari is vaak de koudste maand, met gemiddelde dagtemperaturen tussen -8 en -16 graden Celsius. Mijn zoon BieJee heeft al temperaturen van -38 graden Celsius meegemaakt, dus ik was gewaarschuwd. De gevoelstemperaturen zijn lager door de aanwezigheid van wind, wat het koude klimaat nog intenser maakt. Bij aankomst ervaar ik een temperatuur van -21°C, en er is net een vers pak sneeuw gevallen. Naast mijn broek draag ik thermische onderkleding. Mijn wind- en waterbestendige jas beschermt mij tegen koude wind en sneeuw, evenals verschillende lagen comfortabele thermische binnenkleding. Meerdere dunne lagen kleding zorgen voor flexibiliteit en warmte. Ik draag een muts en geïsoleerde handschoenen om warmteverlies te voorkomen, en een sjaal om mijn nek en gezicht te beschermen tegen de koude wind. Mijn schoenen zijn waterdicht met een sneeuwprofielzool, en extra thermosokken houden mijn voeten warm. Fotograferen wordt moeilijker bij extreme temperaturen; de meeste camera's werken alleen boven 0 °C. Camera batterijen kunnen problemen krijgen bij koud weer. Bij sneeuwval of kou houd ik mijn camera onder mijn jas. Hoewel veel Canon-camera's weerbestendig zijn, moet je ook rekening houden met de menselijke factor. Fotograferen in extreme omgevingen is zowel voor jou als voor je uitrusting uitdagend, vooral voor je handen die koud kunnen worden. Probeer ze zo warm mogelijk te houden. Bij het betreden van een warmere ruimte vanuit de kou kan er condensvorming ontstaan. Het is beter om je camera in één temperatuurzone te houden om dit te voorkomen, hoewel dit niet altijd eenvoudig is. Ondanks de uitdagingen zorgen sneeuw, vorst en ijs wel voor spectaculaire winterscènes. Foto gemaakt door mijn zoon BieJee van mij terwijl ik meteen diep wegzak buiten de gebaande paden in de sneeuw.

Taken in: Finland / Lapland / Rovaniemi / Rovaniemi (show map)

Taken on: January 26, 2024

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