House bound By Covid-19 and /or rain
May 23, 2020 05:45:44 #
Why?
I have found that I can go anywhere, When doing so I avoid crowds, most restaurants are carry-out only no problem! I usually take a lunch with me, parks and attractions closed? no problem just roam the country side.
The only thing that bothers me is a trip to the doctor too many sick people there, but when I have to go oh well.
Rain no big problem unless its a downpour / storm I cover my camera with a plastic bag or a camera raincoat, you can't get the good shots sitting looking out the window, I get out just before dawn and I'M done before 10:00 a.m. then again in the evening. The only problems I have shooting in the rain is the flowers won't sit still so usually close-ups are out or they are done indoors.
A lot of my close-ups are done when there is a fine mist or very soft shower, sheltering the camera with a plastic bag.
I have found that I can go anywhere, When doing so I avoid crowds, most restaurants are carry-out only no problem! I usually take a lunch with me, parks and attractions closed? no problem just roam the country side.
The only thing that bothers me is a trip to the doctor too many sick people there, but when I have to go oh well.
Rain no big problem unless its a downpour / storm I cover my camera with a plastic bag or a camera raincoat, you can't get the good shots sitting looking out the window, I get out just before dawn and I'M done before 10:00 a.m. then again in the evening. The only problems I have shooting in the rain is the flowers won't sit still so usually close-ups are out or they are done indoors.
A lot of my close-ups are done when there is a fine mist or very soft shower, sheltering the camera with a plastic bag.
May 23, 2020 07:33:48 #
Frank; this is also what I have been doing and having to get further away from home each week, at least gas prices are down. Keep safe on those back roads.
May 23, 2020 08:00:47 #
Me, too. For me, living in the country has had great advantages--but, then, it always does.
May 23, 2020 10:08:07 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Why? br I have found that I can go anywhere, When... (show quote)
That all depends on what you look for. I take mostly situational shots, and many of them occur outside the window when it is too cold for me to sit out there for the extended periods of time it takes me to became ‘part of the scenery’ to the squirrels. My Pentax cameras are water resistant, but I am not. You can have the outdoors, especially in the cool weather we have had.
May 23, 2020 13:33:25 #
rehess wrote:
That all depends on what you look for. I take mostly situational shots, and many of them occur outside the window when it is too cold for me to sit out there for the extended periods of time it takes me to became ‘part of the scenery’ to the squirrels. My Pentax cameras are water resistant, but I am not. You can have the outdoors, especially in the cool weather we have had.
Time to expand your photography!!!!
You're not water proof? hummm I haven't melted yet, but I guess there is always a chance
It's not cold until the temp is single digits then I put on more clothes.
May 23, 2020 13:39:39 #
jaymatt wrote:
Me, too. For me, living in the country has had great advantages--but, then, it always does.
Living in the country is great, I'M a city kid but never did like the city, started trying to get out at age 17 took me to age 30 to do it. But when I lived in the city I still was out and about, now I'm 70 miles from St.Louis the only thing I kinda miss is the convenience of having most everything nearby.
May 23, 2020 13:45:08 #
cedymock wrote:
Frank; this is also what I have been doing and having to get further away from home each week, at least gas prices are down. Keep safe on those back roads.
I just walk out the front or back door the nearest town (pop.2K0 is 15 miles away, I feel safer on the back roads than on the city streets.
May 23, 2020 13:45:14 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Time to expand your photography!!!!
You're not water proof? hummm I haven't melted yet, but I guess there is always a chance
It's not cold until the temp is single digits then I put on more clothes.
You're not water proof? hummm I haven't melted yet, but I guess there is always a chance
It's not cold until the temp is single digits then I put on more clothes.
I have taken occasional walk in snowy weather and seen little worth photographing.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-512963-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-350949-1.html
May 24, 2020 06:28:06 #
rehess wrote:
I have taken occasional walk in snowy weather and seen little worth photographing.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-512963-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-350949-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-512963-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-350949-1.html
Maybe you need to go with an open mind and a little longer walk or drive.
I see something nearly everyday that would make an interesting image, but sadly I can't always stop.
May 24, 2020 07:37:54 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Maybe you need to go with an open mind and a little longer walk or drive.
I see something nearly everyday that would make an interesting image, but sadly I can't always stop.
I see something nearly everyday that would make an interesting image, but sadly I can't always stop.
I am doing fine.
I assume you are fine.
May 24, 2020 09:42:22 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Why?
I have found that I can go anywhere, When doing so I avoid crowds, most restaurants are carry-out only no problem! I usually take a lunch with me, parks and attractions closed? no problem just roam the country side.
The only thing that bothers me is a trip to the doctor too many sick people there, but when I have to go oh well.
A lot of my close-ups are done when there is a fine mist or very soft shower, sheltering the camera with a plastic bag.
I have found that I can go anywhere, When doing so I avoid crowds, most restaurants are carry-out only no problem! I usually take a lunch with me, parks and attractions closed? no problem just roam the country side.
The only thing that bothers me is a trip to the doctor too many sick people there, but when I have to go oh well.
A lot of my close-ups are done when there is a fine mist or very soft shower, sheltering the camera with a plastic bag.
you've got it right, mp...happy shooting!
May 24, 2020 09:49:39 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Maybe you need to go with an open mind and a little longer walk or drive.
I see something nearly everyday that would make an interesting image, but sadly I can't always stop.
I see something nearly everyday that would make an interesting image, but sadly I can't always stop.
I have found there are always pictures to be had. The problem is some of us just don't see the potential. Not a bad thing but I think a true thing.
Dennis
May 24, 2020 12:33:37 #
I moved from the city life when I retied 20 yrs ago - first to a beach front property 2 mi from town on the Yucatan peninsula of MX - 30 mi south of Cancun - ya some body had to do it. Lots of photos almost every day - in '05 we moved back to CA - a secluded mountain community 25 mi from town - 4 mi to the PO,grocery store ,gas & liquor store- the trip to and from town starts at 3,500 ft elevation and ends at 1,200 - lots of "stuff" in those miles change seasonally - snow at home - rain in town -spring brings a long wild flower and blossom season - the variety of wild life is almost endless -ya I brag on where I live - but why not.
It is real easy to expand my self confinement.
It is real easy to expand my self confinement.
May 24, 2020 13:21:00 #
May 24, 2020 13:33:29 #
oregon don wrote:
my word, why did you leave the beach?
Health issues - missed USA and all it has to offer - closer to the other children and grand children - life in this mountain community is as wonderful as the beach.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.