It's getting cold out (at least here in Michigan it is)
Oct 10, 2012 23:31:04 #
Where do you go to take photographs when it is too cold and wet outside for outdoor photography?
Oct 11, 2012 00:11:34 #
Oct 11, 2012 00:13:26 #
Of course that is a great time to be outdoors with a camera, a big umbrella and some rain gear.
Oct 11, 2012 06:07:16 #
smcaleer wrote:
Where do you go to take photographs when it is too cold and wet outside for outdoor photography?
Your kitchen. Lots of shiny things, colourful things, things to make abstracts out of, patterns, repeat objects (like forks, spoons laid out) etc. Use natural light: on a grey day it will be nice and soft and not too many bright sunlight reflections which means highlights which will burn out.
Oct 11, 2012 07:40:13 #
You can go to the zoo for the indoor exhibits, any kind of nature center, or possibly a pet store. Also consider the mall for interesting shots of people.
Oct 11, 2012 08:01:18 #
ph0t0bug wrote:
You can go to the zoo for the indoor exhibits, any kind of nature center, or possibly a pet store. Also consider the mall for interesting shots of people.
I was considering the butterfly house at the Detroit Zoo.
Oct 11, 2012 08:04:27 #
smcaleer wrote:
Where do you go to take photographs when it is too cold and wet outside for outdoor photography?
No such thing! If you don't believe me, ask MYShooter to show you his rearview mirror. I keep the camera under my jacket till I'm ready to shoot. You can also use a Rainsleeve (fro OP?Tech), two for $6.50 if it's raining hard. I try not to let the weather hold me back - with anything. Modern cameras are tougher than most people think.
Oct 11, 2012 08:23:42 #
chauncey
Loc: Rochester, Mi
Some of my best images were done at my kitchen table.
The pre-planning is every bit as enjoyable as the result...kinda like saying the voyage is as enjoyable as is the destination.
The pre-planning is every bit as enjoyable as the result...kinda like saying the voyage is as enjoyable as is the destination.
Oct 11, 2012 08:34:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
No such thing! If you don't believe me, ask MYShooter to show you his rearview mirror. I keep the camera under my jacket till I'm ready to shoot. You can also use a Rainsleeve (fro OP?Tech), two for $6.50 if it's raining hard. I try not to let the weather hold me back - with anything. Modern cameras are tougher than most people think.
smcaleer wrote:
Where do you go to take photographs when it is too cold and wet outside for outdoor photography?
No such thing! If you don't believe me, ask MYShooter to show you his rearview mirror. I keep the camera under my jacket till I'm ready to shoot. You can also use a Rainsleeve (fro OP?Tech), two for $6.50 if it's raining hard. I try not to let the weather hold me back - with anything. Modern cameras are tougher than most people think.
I think I will check into the Rainsleeve. I'd like to get some good winter pictures this winter. I love winter scenery.
Oct 11, 2012 08:47:22 #
smcaleer wrote:
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Well, you're in the right place for it.
Oct 11, 2012 09:28:54 #
smcaleer wrote:
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Winter is one of my favourite times to get out with camera (and we know about winter up here, as I'm sure you do in Michigan). Just watch out for condensation problems when moving camera from cold to warm ... and keep those fingers warm! With some care, I have been out shooting down to about -25 C (-13 F). When it is snowing, same precautions as rain, of course, as snow will melt on camera body/lens.
This morning is a good reminder of all this winter stuff for me ... enough snow over night to make the morning commute a mess. Not quite sure why people's brains just go completely blank when it comes to remembering how to drive in snow from one year to the next.
Oct 11, 2012 09:41:47 #
smcaleer wrote:
Where do you go to take photographs when it is too cold and wet outside for outdoor photography?
Winter pics can be taken easily if you just respect your gear. The OpTech Rainsleeve is a great tool, I always have one nearby.
Here is what it is:
http://optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html
Oct 11, 2012 09:42:54 #
smcaleer wrote:
Where do you go to take photographs when it is too cold and wet outside for outdoor photography?
HOCKEY!!!!!
Oct 11, 2012 09:43:00 #
gleneric wrote:
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The only winter pics I've ever taken have been quick shots or through a window. I just want to be sure that I don't do something that will harm my camera.
Oct 11, 2012 09:59:13 #
smcaleer wrote:
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Your camera will be fine in the cold. Batteries are the biggest issue as they deplete a lot faster.
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