Digital Camera World - UK (2019-08)

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Rainy days

Use water drops and clouds to your advantage

n many parts of the world (including the UK), rain is a way

of life, whatever the season. Wet weather can throw up

atmospheric opportunities, though, particularly when

a shower is on its way. Different locations to try before and during

rainfall are forests and woods, and landscapes with distant hills

or far-reaching cliffs. Rain clouds do reduce visibility, but they also

create a layering effect that adds depth to scenes. For close-up

shots closer to home, look for water droplets on plants and flowers.

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See the sea

Shoot when the waves and winds are running high

liff-sides might look striking on sunny days – when lush

foliage contrasts with the sea beyond – but they’re also

impressive when waves are striking. Of course, high

winds and storms pose hazards to both you and your kit, but as

long as you’re aware of the risks, there’s no reason not to shoot with

gusto into the gales. Composition-wise, use a telephoto lens such as

a 70-200mm, to isolate and compress the perspective of breaking

waves and create a tighter frame (without having to get too close).

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f/10 400 ISO 1/100 sec

After the storm

Make the most of changing weather conditions

tart shooting immediately after rain

stops, as the sun emerges and peeks

through darker storm clouds. This is also

the time that you’re most likely to see a rainbow.

Mount a polariser on the end of your lens to enhance

its vibrancy and shoot with a tripod to keep things sharp!

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