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One idea is to pick a
theme, perhaps document
local dog walkers
Sony A6100, 16-70mm, 1/640sec at
f/8, ISO 1600photo walk and I urge you to do the same
where possible and being responsible
about the distancing rules. All of my
photos have been taken without a tripod
and within a mile of where I live. I’m
incredibly fortunate to live where I do,
especially during lockdown. I appreciate
not everyone lives in a quiet rural
setting but wherever you live, there are
possibilities and your photos and projects
will take on a life that reflects your own
community and context.
Responsiveness
Local photo walks have one distinct
advantage over any photo adventures
further afield – responsiveness. Weather
and light conditions are my primary
consideration for outdoor photography
and I’ll happily take it or leave it based
solely on these two factors. In staying
local, I can assess at that very moment if
the weather conditions are good for a short
photo walk. A mix of clear skies with
clouds, a blanket of thick fog, and I would
be tempted out. Even rain. But if it’s a
slightly overcast day with flat light, I’ll
probably remain at home (unless I want
macro shots). What’s more, with my
camera bag ready to go, it can be a quick
turnaround from bed to walking out of
the front door to arriving at the location
that I had in mind.
Of course I do enjoy the trips further
afield. There are a number of beauty spots
about a two-hour drive from where I live.
When it was still possible, I would very
occasionally go with a couple of
photographer friends for a day or
weekend of photography.