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Okay, so not all of David C. Schultz’s photo shoots take place in subzero temperatures but those are the ones we enjoyed hearing about since those are the ones with the best stories. I’d love to retell some of his arctic exploits in this post but I wouldn’t do them justice. There’s something in the way he tells about the constant rocking of a Russian icebreaker that makes you feel like you’re there, seasickness and all. How David continues to enjoy those adventures is beyond me, but I’m sure glad he does because he snaps some amazing photographs in the middle of that icy nowhere.

Here’s a look into his gallery, West Light Images; his sidekick Koda (who, by the way, has his very own window overlooking Main Street–see photo above as proof); and a few playful polar bears:
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As for those expeditions on Russian icebreakers, I just don’t think David was selling it. Perhaps if he’d left out the part about the hungry polar bears and the injuries from the boat’s rocking I might have considered signing up for the next one. (Okay, Mom, you can stop laughing hysterically now.) Here’s David telling us just how much fun those month-long photos shoots can be. By the way, Flip cameras are great but the sound isn’t always the best. You’ll have to crank up the volume just a bit. (And yes, that’s a polar bear skull in the background):
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We really had a wonderful time visiting with David and oohing and aahing over his beautiful photography, and believe it or not, not all his photos have snow in the background. You simply must visit his online gallery to view his collection…and then you simply must head to Park City and see them in all their glory. It’s definitely worth the drive, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a glimpse of Koda in the window.

Here are a few of my other favorite shots from the evening. Thanks again to Brooke, one of our guest Sassies, who took these photos:

Where the framing magic takes place

Proof that David has a great sense of humor

My very first (and definitely not my last) David Schultz print

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