A beautiful image Gill. They also say bad weather makes for good images! One advantage I have with a full time job and busy family is that I have few opportunities to go out - so every Sunday morning I am out the door regardless of conditions.
Thank you James. When time is limited it is important to get out at every opportunity and sometimes those days that don't seem ideal at first turn out to be brilliant. 🙂
I’m not sure I find it as constantly rewarding as you do (and I envy you!). I find that if I go out with the conscious intention of taking photos then I’m constantly looking for photo opportunities and perhaps not enjoying the other things about the place. For example, I went to the Sainsbury museum near Norwich a while back to take some pictures. I realised I wasn’t enjoying it and was getting a bit stressed, and then worked out I could either look for good photos, or enjoy the exhibits fully, but struggled to do both.
Thank you for you comments Mark. I guess I don't really have that problem. I tend to view everything as a photograph and even when I am out walking with the camera will always see compositions where ever I go. I think it is just the way I see the world - which I guess takes the stress out of finding images or enjoying a walk. For me the two things go hand in hand 🙂
Funnily enough, I had a similar experience yesterday. I went out in the endless drizzle because I really needed a walk (distraction from my tax return). I assumed I wouldn't take any pictures in such miserable weather. But after a while, I realised that the rain and grey sky were doing a reasonable impression of fog and ended up making quite a few atmospheric images (with my phone). Mine were very monochrome, though – love the warmth in your birch picture.
Thank you very much Jane. I think damp, drizzly weather can be very atmospheric and I have taken a few images I really like in rainy conditions. It is definitely a good distraction from a tax return! 🙂
Wonderfully written article that I can empathise with. I keep searching for that elusive condition and photography utopia but reality brings be back to earth and the realisation that you just need to get out there and be more open in your mind.
Love the birch trees against the willow tree. A lovely image so thank you
Thank you very much Mark, I am glad you enjoyed the image. Embracing bad weather is not always easy, but I think it is better to get out with the camera than wait for perfect conditions. The more we get out the greater our chances of creating something magical 🙂
I had my camera in a plastic cover with my lens hood on the front so this protected it from the rain pretty well. I didn't have trouble with fogging though which was good.
I love the image, the cool and warm tones, the sense of a very particular place. The story of what it took to get the shot makes for a great post!
Thank you so much Glen, I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
A beautiful image Gill. They also say bad weather makes for good images! One advantage I have with a full time job and busy family is that I have few opportunities to go out - so every Sunday morning I am out the door regardless of conditions.
Thank you James. When time is limited it is important to get out at every opportunity and sometimes those days that don't seem ideal at first turn out to be brilliant. 🙂
Thanks for the reminder that it is always worth going out there, even when the weather is less than ideal or pleasant. Beautiful image!
Thank you so much Manuela, I am glad you enjoyed it.
I’m not sure I find it as constantly rewarding as you do (and I envy you!). I find that if I go out with the conscious intention of taking photos then I’m constantly looking for photo opportunities and perhaps not enjoying the other things about the place. For example, I went to the Sainsbury museum near Norwich a while back to take some pictures. I realised I wasn’t enjoying it and was getting a bit stressed, and then worked out I could either look for good photos, or enjoy the exhibits fully, but struggled to do both.
Thank you for you comments Mark. I guess I don't really have that problem. I tend to view everything as a photograph and even when I am out walking with the camera will always see compositions where ever I go. I think it is just the way I see the world - which I guess takes the stress out of finding images or enjoying a walk. For me the two things go hand in hand 🙂
Funnily enough, I had a similar experience yesterday. I went out in the endless drizzle because I really needed a walk (distraction from my tax return). I assumed I wouldn't take any pictures in such miserable weather. But after a while, I realised that the rain and grey sky were doing a reasonable impression of fog and ended up making quite a few atmospheric images (with my phone). Mine were very monochrome, though – love the warmth in your birch picture.
Thank you very much Jane. I think damp, drizzly weather can be very atmospheric and I have taken a few images I really like in rainy conditions. It is definitely a good distraction from a tax return! 🙂
A lovely capture indeed.
Thank you very much 🙂
Wonderfully written article that I can empathise with. I keep searching for that elusive condition and photography utopia but reality brings be back to earth and the realisation that you just need to get out there and be more open in your mind.
Love the birch trees against the willow tree. A lovely image so thank you
Thank you very much Mark, I am glad you enjoyed the image. Embracing bad weather is not always easy, but I think it is better to get out with the camera than wait for perfect conditions. The more we get out the greater our chances of creating something magical 🙂
That image is wonderful! In conditions like that I often have problems with water on the lens or lens fogging. Did any of that cause you issues here?
Thank you Erik, I am glad you enjoyed the photo.
I had my camera in a plastic cover with my lens hood on the front so this protected it from the rain pretty well. I didn't have trouble with fogging though which was good.
Thank you. I have been encouraging myself to embrace bad weather for a while ( to the extent of buying a book 😊). This article has inspired me and
given me the nudge I need 😊😊.
Thank you very much Kay, I am glad you enjoyed it. Bad weather should definitely be embraced, it can yield some interesting images. 🙂
Thank you for your comments and I am glad you enjoyed the post.
I find that is often the way things happen and some of my favourite images have come from less than perfect conditions.