Fishing Photo Tips?
May 13, 2019 19:35:29 #
My little cousin is coming to Lake Chelan in early June to fish and has invited me along. He's a real sweetheart and knows I don't really know how to fish so he's going to outfit me for the weekend and he and his sons will show me what I need to know. These are real outdoorsmen who hunt and fish a lot. I want to express my gratitude by getting some nice, high quality shots to print and gift to them.
Having tried and failed to photograph my 2nd son's wrestling and football matches for 6 years because of my ignorance (pre-YouTube), I'm wondering if there aren't any things I need to be aware of on a lake in a boat. ...or about fish. We'll be mostly fishing for salmon.
I've already been walking around the water, taking various photos and experimenting with my settings. This is kinda hard at first, eh?
Having tried and failed to photograph my 2nd son's wrestling and football matches for 6 years because of my ignorance (pre-YouTube), I'm wondering if there aren't any things I need to be aware of on a lake in a boat. ...or about fish. We'll be mostly fishing for salmon.
I've already been walking around the water, taking various photos and experimenting with my settings. This is kinda hard at first, eh?
May 13, 2019 19:44:04 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
The key thing all fisherman learn early is to hold the fish towards the camera. A wide angle lens enhances the desired effect.
Idaho Trout
May 13, 2019 19:52:31 #
Awesome! So... do you focus on the fish or the person holding it way out in front of themselves?
May 13, 2019 20:35:55 #
May 13, 2019 22:21:55 #
Brave person if you are taking an expensive camera out on a lake in a small fishing boat - my advice <grin> would be protecting it from moisture or getting bumped into the lake, etc. Believe me it can happen (luckily an old, cheap camera).
May 13, 2019 22:39:04 #
Bag that camera in a water tight bag is my advice and anytime that you are not taking pics keep the camera in the bag. Boats are very dangerous places for photographic equipment, there are a number of things that can go bad.
May 13, 2019 23:56:41 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
unduki wrote:
Awesome! So... do you focus on the fish or the person holding it way out in front of themselves?
Focus on fish with high enough stop to include person. f16 good.
May 14, 2019 00:02:46 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Stardust wrote:
Brave person if you are taking an expensive camera out on a lake in a small fishing boat - my advice <grin> would be protecting it from moisture or getting bumped into the lake, etc. Believe me it can happen (luckily an old, cheap camera).
No need to worry about camera. But Lake Chelan is huge and in the mountains. It is subject to sudden winds causing serious waves. So a life preserver is important.
Unfortunately the water remains cold so you want to avoid needing the life preserver.
May 14, 2019 00:44:04 #
IDguy wrote:
The key thing all fisherman learn early is to hold the
fish towards the camera. A wide angle lens enhances
the desired effect.
The key thing all fisherman learn early is to hold the
fish towards the camera. A wide angle lens enhances
the desired effect.
That !
And remove the hook gently so the fish will smile.
May 14, 2019 01:46:16 #
Buy a camera made for underwater use. Tie it to the boat or other flotation device.
May 14, 2019 05:58:57 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Also take note that he is not wearing sunglasses & the hat is tilted back a little so you can see the face reducing shadows. Have fun.
May 14, 2019 06:23:35 #
unduki wrote:
My little cousin is coming to Lake Chelan in early... (show quote)
Think cell phone. You whip it you take your pictures and put it back. The only thing you have to lug around will be the fish you catch.
May 14, 2019 07:57:40 #
May 14, 2019 08:16:33 #
unduki wrote:
My little cousin is coming to Lake Chelan in early... (show quote)
Unlike wrestling, fishing is usually done outside.
I would suggest getting a "tough" camera, even a used one. Getting it wet won't hurt it. Obviously, you don't want to spend a couple of hundred dollars for one fishing trip, but such a camera would come in hand for any iffy photography situation.
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-waterproof-tough-cameras-2017-17302
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-waterproof-cameras,review-2194.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/guide-rugged-and-waterproof-point-and-shoot-cameras
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-waterproof-tough-cameras-2016-17302
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-waterproof-camera/
Recent eBay sales -
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=tough+cameras&_sacat=0&LH_Auction=1&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1
May 14, 2019 11:38:07 #
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