[Photography] Do you Shoot in the Rain or Pack up at the First Drop?

In line with this week’s photography challenge, weather, I want to do a quick survey to see if you shoot in the rain or not.

I get a lot of questions from my students about shooting in the rain (or snow, or on the beach) and whether or not it will damage their camera. Of course that depends on the camera body you own (some are weather sealed, some are not – if you aren’t sure read your manual or check the manufacturer’s website), and the precautions you take.

Personally, I do get out in the rain and shoot. In fact this was done in the pouring rain in Melbourne (dPS headquarters) at the casino. I ducked under an overhang, covered up my camera and myself, and got puzzled looks from the passers by.

So, my question for you is – do you brave it? Or do you play it safe?

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[Photography] 30 Fowl Weather Photos for Inspiration

By John

This week I want to give you a little push to get out of your comfort zone. Turn of the television and get outside and shoot – no matter what the weather. As a matter a fact, in spite of the weather is even better!

Take your photography up a level

Many photographers pack up their gear and head home at the slightest sight of inclement weather. But some of the very best and most dramatic images are to be had if you are willing to brave the elements. Just make sure you are prepared and stay safe. Take the follow precautions:

• a rain cover for your bag


• a rain cover for your camera, it’s not water proof!


• rain gear and boots for yourself, there’s nothing more uncomfortable than being wet or cold or both


• stay a safe distance away of lighting – you are after all carrying with you a lighting rod (tripod)

Having said that, I hope these images inspire you to do what most others do not as this will almost certainly take your photography up a notch. Being willing to do what’s hard or unpopular is the key to standing apart and making some “wow” images to amaze your friends.

Here are 30 fowl weather photos by photographers who did just that, enjoy!

By QtrFlash

By Evan Bornholtz

By Marcus T Ward

By arbyreed

By Marcus Böckmann

By Masashi Mochida

By Gabriel Anast

By Mark Dumont

By Boston Public Library

By Robyn Jay

By Mark A Coleman

By Navaneeth Ashok

By Jean Piere Candelier

By DaveTBear

By hinderik

By Marilylle Soveran

By ap.

By M Gleason

By phani_astronomy®

By Viola & Cats =^..^=

By jimmedia

By Pam Link

By Joe Vahling

By Simon

By Rehman Chughtai

By Roy

By Hartwig HKD

By Héctor García

By David Yu

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