Visual Field Journal #1

Nature Photography in the Rain

When you want to get out to shoot, but the weather is not cooperating, go anyway. The transition to spring is in progress, and I am trying to get as many images as possible during this time of change. The rain was light but persistent, but I was able to come away with a few photos.

This conservation area is a spot where I can go and shoot without a plan. The woods and wetlands are always changing and it seems like I can always find something interesting. It’s good to have a place or places nearby where you can practice looking for images, and take some photographic sketches. It’s good to have a place when you need to get out in the woods.

This day I had light rain as I walked around the trail, resulting in soft diffused light. You can see the rain hitting the water in some shots. I took the Fujifilm X-H2 with the 50-140mm lens, a weather-sealed combo that’s good with less-than-ideal lighting.

Do you have a place nearby where you can go with your camera when you feel the need to get outdoors?