Tip of the Day – Get out in the Weather

So much time has passed since the last posting on April 12^th.  I have been distracted and diverted by taxes, spring chores, house guests, social and cultural events and the end of a long bowling season. 

I began this blog in the hope that it would promote my own learning and development in photography in general and digital processes in particular.  At this point, these other activities and my lack of discipline are working against progress.  Please bear with me.  There are 40 years of image stories to tell and much to learn. 

So, until I get my ass in gear, I offer this simple bit of advice – you don’t need a nice day to get a good picture.  Yes, full sunlight can brighten a scene and illuminate everything in front of your camera.  Bright sun can also cast interesting shadows.  However, I believe funky weather can make a shot much more interesting.  While going out in the rain or snow will require precautions for your gear, the results can be worth it.

I live in the ‘burbs and had a morning meeting in downtown Baltimore.  It was cloudy when I left home.  I brought along the camera to noodle around the city’s interesting waterfront afterward.  I was pleased to find it foggy around the harbor because this mood cannot be matched on a clear day.   

U.S.S. Constellation, Baltimore Inner Harbor (4 December 2006)

Fells Point Fog  (4 December 2006)