It's wet, it's miserable, so what do you photograph
I've got my own favourite for days like today, but what do other people do?
I take quite a lot of macro images, so tend to spend some time looking at various lighting set-ups, trying to learn and understand the various effects of different light scenarios.
I have two Godox LED panels (both fully adjustable), two flashes and two Elinchroms with softboxes, so have loads of combinations to experiment with.
I have two Godox LED panels (both fully adjustable), two flashes and two Elinchroms with softboxes, so have loads of combinations to experiment with.
I ended up heading for the local airport to see if I could get the predictable high wind shots of planes trying to land sideways. Last time I went on spec it made 3 national papers (the usual weather obsessed ones).
Not really windy enough today for that trick.
Half an hour in there was a flap amongst the plane geeks watching on Flight Radar. Aer Lingus plane is on approach on Divert with a medical emergency on board. So, time to shift gear, hook the Canon 7D up to the phone, and get the pics away. Plenty of story up so far, but no pics used. Here's hoping.
A warm cocoa seems very inviting right now.
Not really windy enough today for that trick.
Half an hour in there was a flap amongst the plane geeks watching on Flight Radar. Aer Lingus plane is on approach on Divert with a medical emergency on board. So, time to shift gear, hook the Canon 7D up to the phone, and get the pics away. Plenty of story up so far, but no pics used. Here's hoping.
A warm cocoa seems very inviting right now.
Oh well, not in vain.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/aer-lingus-flight-diverts-manchester-15671568
I reckon the key to good weather shots is knowing your area. Where do the roads/railway lines flood, what are sea conditions like, does the local airport have really bad wind shear...
The next trick is to get your weather pix in the Daily Express or Star (I've failed today).
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/aer-lingus-flight-diverts-manchester-15671568
I reckon the key to good weather shots is knowing your area. Where do the roads/railway lines flood, what are sea conditions like, does the local airport have really bad wind shear...
The next trick is to get your weather pix in the Daily Express or Star (I've failed today).
Jasper, I love the puddles and reflections idea.
Despite working in Manchester, notorious for rain I've never shot the clichés that I should.
You know the sort of thing the Express and Mail buy. 'Its up North, it's Manchester, wet streets, brollies, puddles, reflections and it's windy.' I really should do it someday.
As to protecting gear, I gave up long ago. The 7D and even the 10D series Canon stuff can take a good downpour. Even older Sigma EX stuff copes fine, and I don't worry about the L glass with gaskets.
Despite working in Manchester, notorious for rain I've never shot the clichés that I should.
You know the sort of thing the Express and Mail buy. 'Its up North, it's Manchester, wet streets, brollies, puddles, reflections and it's windy.' I really should do it someday.
As to protecting gear, I gave up long ago. The 7D and even the 10D series Canon stuff can take a good downpour. Even older Sigma EX stuff copes fine, and I don't worry about the L glass with gaskets.
Loving the atmosphere on the lighthouse shot.
Well, today it was a yellow vest protest. Soaked through, freezing, and my favourite lens jammed up.
After that "lighthouse shot", I bought new waterproofs!
Did you get a raincoat for the camera too?
No. I'm still using the plastic bag taped to a lens hood that you can see in the photo.
But perhaps I should look into it.
But perhaps I should look into it.
Funny how camera bodies are now designed to work in torrential rain, but they forget lenses.
