This pretty much captures the essence of ice fishing. An ice fisherman (usually men, but not always) sitting on the bucket jigging for fish. At a nearby hole, the tipup is poised to alert everyone that a fish has taken the bait (usually a northern here). And next to that the ice bucket with bait at the ready. Or just as likely the remains of a six pack.
But the quiet, solitude of ice fishing is a perfect way to social distance while your mind wonders aimlessly or with intent.
Rock Lake. Lake Mills, Wisconsin January 2021