We are there as all landscape photographers: the alarm closes, we listen to the rain or wind flying against our windows, we look at the clock, and go back to the bed. But by doing this, you can miss out the opportunities for unique photography! Do not keep bad weather inside.
Over the last weekend, I planned to go on one of my favorite semi-local parks. I was ready for some photography time and a video I wanted to record, and the park would make the right background. I was watching the weather forecast for several days before my planned journey. The forecast called for rain, although most of it was coming in the middle of the night and was coming out before I arrived.
As the days came close, however, the weather moved, and the front transformed its time for the morning with the rain, which I wanted to live there. I was excited about the rain in the middle of the night, which would help fill the waterfall in the area, but was photographed in the rain? I had mixed feelings about this.
Before noon, I charged my camera battery, prepared my memory card, and packed my camera bag. This was almost regular because I kept checking the weather forecast, which still showed that the rain time was not suitable for me. I went to bed with an alarm set to get up in the morning later that evening so that I could make a drive.
Next morning
Blary-ide, I woke up to my alarm and looked out. It was raining. Should I just close the alarm, or do I make my coffee, catch my things, and start a drive?
The routine won, and I got out of bed, made my coffee, loaded the car, and made a trek in the pre-don hours. Driving through trauma and rain on the way, I finally arrived with rain in a drizzle despite the first evening forecast with rain. While finishing my prep for a wet morning, I dropped the footpath down, extending the wet path to the spring to the first waterfall in the morning.
He was fantastic
There was no one else on the trails. Even the parking lot was empty. I had a place for myself, and I had that way for about two hours before seeing my first person. For a place that is usually quite busy by the middle of the middle, it was quite comfort for me to make a place, in fact focus on my photography, and doesn’t worry about dodging people .
Not only was it peaceful with any other people around, but because of the weather – in a light mist in the rain and gors – I saw a fully different views in a completely different light. As I was traveling hiking with a familiar part of the footpath, the formation of a rock and tree that I have passed hundreds of times, grabbed my eye, and I composed a picture. Wet rocks, rain from the rain bright green hemollock, and a gauze hangs less with light filtering from the sky – a scene that I do not experience if I live at home.
It rained in the waterfall and went away. Sometimes trees sheltered me most of it, and other time, not so much. However, similar to the earlier view on the scar, a mild gauze washed through the view, and the rain gave a much rich color than the rocks dried. I took some old familiar pictures and experimented with some new ones.
The end result was that getting up and exiting, even which looked like bad weather conditions, was actually paid – both with some new photos and a unique experience in a familiar place.
Just get out of there
Talk about getting out on my morning that looks like bad weather conditions, motivates you to consider doing so successfully. You will see visuals familiar in completely different circumstances, sparking your creativity while making photos. Bad weather will also help to keep the crowd down, allowing you to experience busy places in relative peace and calm, add further creative experiences and focus by rejuvenating your photography.
Tips for getting ready
During the exit in bad weather, it can be rewarded and well worth it, getting ready is the difference between being uncomfortable or very uncomfortable. Here are some quick suggestions that help you to face elements.
If you are expecting a wet weather, be sure to have a rain gear for yourself. I find a wide-brimmed cap very useful to keep rain from my face, which makes a huge difference. For your camera gear, attach the lens that you are most likely to use prematurely so that you do not need to change the lens in the rain. A rain sleeve for your camera can help save it in a really wet season. To dry your camera, toss an additional microfiber cloth as you put it back in your bag.
For cold weather, dress in layers so that you can add or remove as a change in temperature. A warm hat goes a long way to keep you comfortable. Good shoes will help keep your feet warm. If you expect icy conditions, bring a set of microspices.
Finally, do not ignore safety. If you are driving in bad weather, such as rain or icy and icy roads, make sure your vehicle is ready for travel. This includes a full tank of gas, properly inflated tires, and some additional supply, such as blankets, water and additional food, if you need to wait for something in the car.
I hope that I have demonstrated the value of heading in situations that do not always look the most promising for landscape photography. I have been rewarded several times for getting out under bad conditions, and these are some of my most memorable experiences.
How are you? Are you thinking about going out in the future sub-optimal situations in the future? Let me know in the comments.
