Take good pictures in bad weather

When it comes to rain and wind, the camera will be shelved? I'm sorry to say you missed half the chance to get a good picture. Yes, bad weather is a great opportunity to take good pictures. Because we've seen so many blue skies and white clouds, it's hard for those same images to resonate. Here's how to take good pictures in rain, snow, wind and fog.

1. The rain

Actually the content that the cloudy rainy day can shoot has a lot of, with the idea can show the hazy of rainy day and special. Here are some classic scenes for those who are not inspired recently:

In combination with the reflection in the water on the side of the road to film characters or buildings: water on the side of the road can be regarded as a rainy subject, but the composition of this scene is difficult to master. Especially when it comes to connecting with characters, good times are fleeting. In this case, waiting may be the best option.

Integrate umbrella with people and street scene: umbrella is an important prop to adorn the rain scene. It is better to take this kind of scene to find a high place to take a downward shot. Because various umbrellas easily make the picture look messy and messy, the downward shot can not only avoid the interference of umbrellas on the picture, but also make some interesting pictures by using the distinctive umbrellas.

Use macro shots of drops: although not a patent for rainy days drops, whether they are falling or falling on plants, can make a good picture. The macro lens will come in handy if you want to highlight the drop. After the composition and light are adjusted, it is recommended to use a larger aperture for shooting.

Rain water on glass: the water drop or water flow on the glass window can show the weather characteristics at this time, this kind of shooting theme is relatively not too difficult. However, it should be noted that if the interior environment is brighter than the exterior, we should pay attention to whether there is reflection in the picture.

These are just a few typical scenes in the rainy day shooting. Each shooting theme has its own characteristics. This kind of weather leaves a lot of room for the photographer to play freely.

2. Snow

From the perspective of photography technology, white balance and exposure compensation should be paid attention to when shooting snow scenes. First, white balance. The white balance of the camera is a relatively complex parameter. If the photo format is RAW, you cannot pay too much attention to the white balance setting. But the JPEG format is different. If you don't adjust the white balance when shooting, it will be difficult to fix in the later stage. So why single out the white balance? Shooting snow scenes in real life can give you a quick understanding of white balance and is one of the ways to improve your photography.

There are two types of white balance available for shooting snow scenes: daylight white balance and automatic white balance. The white balance of the color temperature is about 5500K, and the photos are slightly cooler, which can highlight the cold atmosphere. Automatic white balance is the value given by the camera according to the current environment. Generally, the photo taken by automatic white balance on a snowy day has a warm tone. If you like this warm tone, you might as well try it.

Now let's talk about exposure compensation. Did you find that the snow was gray when you looked at previous photos? If it's not the weather, it must be the exposure compensation problem. The camera's photometry system defaults to everything being grey, or at least 18 percent standard, which is why the concept of exposure compensation was introduced. Since snow is very white, the camera's default light measurement results will be darker if there is no exposure compensation. Only by increasing exposure compensation can we get the correct exposure.

3. The wind

Wind itself invisible, but can bring a tangible sense of rhythm, at this time we can fully use such weather conditions to take some long exposure subject photos. Long exposure requires a tripod and a filter, but in windy weather it is important to note that the tripod is solid.

In the case of normal shooting, long exposure can be used to shoot the moving clouds, moving leaves and some abstract images. At this point, it is necessary to match the lens (ND mirror), measure the light of the environment before shooting, and then choose the lens with appropriate gear. Generally speaking, as long as the slow door scenery strengthens the practice, there will always be satisfied works.

4. The fog

Finally, this is a difficult subject to grasp. In fact, it is difficult to grasp, because the formation of fog requires certain climatic conditions, and also has a lot to do with regional differences. Especially in recent years, the environmental pollution in cities has become more and more serious. With the appearance of the word "haze", people have forgotten the fog. Some people even cannot tell the difference between fog and haze. However, in fact, fog scenes can well show the unique environment and atmosphere, but the photographer needs to have a certain foundation.

The shooting of fog should pay attention to composition, time and location. In general, fog is easier to form in the spring, when the best location is a higher viewing platform or some high point. It is the most common way of presenting a misty scene to blend beauty with a hazy feeling. In addition, if the photographer is in the fog, he or she can choose to shoot a minimalist picture or use some regular lines for composition. Finally, it is important to remind everyone that fog can easily make the picture look unattractive, so you can observe the terrain before shooting to make reasonable arrangements for the shooting.

At the end of this article, we should remind everyone of the problem of equipment protection. Because all four of these shooting environments fall into the category of "bad weather," make sure you don't overlook the protective equipment. This special weather should be preferred to have three - protective features of the camera, if not for love machine cover. Try not to expose the camera to rain and snow for long periods of time. When everything is ready, put your fears to rest and take a picture. Believe that bad weather will give you a great experience!