Lately the cold, frigid weather here in the upper Midwest has proved to be quite a challenge for any type of outdoor photography. Our image "Animal Tracks" was just the case even though it was right outside our back door. Shooting the snow is always difficult (exposure control) but when the temperature is -5 degrees and the wind blowing at 15 mph your time is certainly limited. This image was taken in RAW format so as to shorten the time adjusting for the correct exposure in the chilly weather. In using the RAW format the exposure could be properly adjusted in post-processing in a much warmer environment. The images can be found in our Scenic Views Gallery.