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Smartphone
and apps
Having a smartphone loaded
with apps is really useful
for checking weather tides,
sunrise and sunset times. I
constantly use WeatherPro,
Tides Planner, NOAA Radar,
Dark Sky, PhotoPills and
LEE Stopper.Filters
The new LEE Foundation Kit
with the snap-on polariser is a
fantastic upgrade to the original
holder. Grads and NDs for
balancing skies and
honing shutter speeds
are also a must-have.
My favourite filter is
the 1.2 IRND.Cleaning
The ClearLEE cleaning fluid and microfibre
cloths are essential at the coast. Sea spray
on lenses or filters will render the files
useless, so check and clean
frequently. It’s also
worth carrying a
cover to pop over
your kit – a shower
cap is ideal.Refl ections
When wind speeds are low, I always keep an eye open
for refl ections. Whether they are big ones in sheltered
bays or fjords, or small ones in puddles or rock pools,
they add a certain drama to an image. Be wary when
using a polariser as they can easily remove a refl ection.Go minimal
Sometimes less is more. A long-exposure image of a
static object in water can be an altogether more exciting
approach. As always, what is not included in an image is
every bit as important as what is. Using a long exposure
to make the water completely fl at makes the placement
of the static objects even more crucial. Make use of the
grid display on your camera, secure your tripod on fi rm
ground, make sure you are level, and use a cable release
or bulb timer if your camera has one.