January 27, 2014 Sunrise with Temperature Inversion

SPONSORED: Freehands 'Keep In Touch' Gloves

Before I begin, I would like to officially thank Freehands for mailing two pairs of gloves to me.  They are really efficient in communicating and friendly.  Also fast on delivering their product.  Freehands is a New York based company.  I highly recommend their gloves to fellow photographers/photojournalists.

Freehands WEBSITE: http://www.freehands.com

Having warm hands when photographing in -18C (plus windchill) is a blessing.  There might not be a need to carry packs of hand warmers.  The hassle of removing and wearing gloves when shooting in sub-zero temperatures.

Mens Softshell Photo Gloves

Personally, I like the feel of the material on this glove better than the 'Mens Stretch Glove'.  It fitted my hands much more comfortably.  These gloves sells for $35 USD.

TOP VIEW
I like the zip pocket idea.  You can definitely store a few flash cards when you are on-location shooting.

BOTTOM VIEW
I love the magnetic flip back on the index finger and thumb caps.  Otherwise, it will be flapping around and in the way when shooting.

Mens Stretch Gloves

40 grams of Thinsulate Insulation.  These gloves sells for $30 USD.

TOP VIEW

BOTTOM VIEW
Again, I love the magnetic flip back on the index finger and thumb caps.  Otherwise, it will be flapping around and in the way when shooting.

One thing, I am unsure of is the warmness of these gloves?  As I haven't had a chance of testing out these gloves in the cold/snow yet.  I will update this post once I have fully tested it out.  I also want to test the grip on these two gloves.

Photographing my 7yrs old nephew playing hockey

2014 Polar Bear Swim Vancouver at English Bay

LOCATION:  English Bay, Vancouver

DATE:  January 1, 2014

TIME: 2:30pm 

Newlyweds Dana and Fraser Hammoud-Goodwin poses for a photograph at English Bay while waiting for the start of 2014 Polar Bear Swim Vancouver.

Mom, Deb Dagenais brings daughter, Ruby Dagenais onto the shore at English Bay during 2014 Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver.

Newlyweds Dana and Fraser Hammoud-Goodwin kisses before the 2014 Polar Bear Swim Vancouver. They got married on New Years Eve.

Newlyweds Dana and Fraser Hammoud-Goodwin gets excited for their dip at the 2014 Polar Bear Swim Vancouver. They got married on New Years Eve

Newlyweds Dana and Fraser Hammoud-Goodwin got married on New Years Eve. They were excited to participate in the 2014 Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver.

Newlyweds Dana and Fraser Hammoud-Goodwin got married on New Years Eve. They were excited to participate in the 2014 Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver.