TEN TOP TIPS
Cold weather? Snow problem with Mike’s final photo advice
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KEEP TRIPODS DRY Do your best to keep your tripod out of water. In freezing temperatures, the water can quickly free around the tripod joints.
2
KEEP HANDS TOASTY When
I’m dealing with dangerously low temperatures, I keep my gloves on. I personally like gloves that have a zipper on the top for a hand warmer.
3
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR WILDLIFE
Many animals go into hibernation over winter, but you may be lucky enough to come across those who don’t.
4
EXAMINE YOUR SCENE It’s easy to get caught up in the big picture, but first take a look at the small details that you can use within your landscape.
5
WATCH YOUR FOOTPRINTS
Approach locations with caution after a fresh snowfall. If you have to walk into your scene, take big steps and track back to the camera via the same footprints.
6
AVOID FROZEN LCDS Try not to breathe on your camera if you are in sub-freezing temps. Your breath can easily freeze onto any glass surface and then you’ll have to try and scrape it off.
7
PAY ATTENTION TO THE WEATHER
Check the forecast before heading out, so you know what driving conditions to expect and how to dress.
8
NOTE YOUR LOCATION If you do venture out into a heavy snowstorm, keep a GPS with you in case you lose visibility of where you need to get back to.
9
GET OUT AT NIGHT Snow glows with the smallest amount of ambient moonlight to reveal texture and detail you would never see during the day.
10
COLOUR CONTRASTS On cloudy snow days, you can find yourself staring at a scene that looks almost black and white. See if you can introduce a splash of colour into your scene.