dPS Weekly Picture Problem – In The Rain

This one might be tough, possibly it by no means rains the place you reside? That solely means you want to be extra artistic. (See the final picture!)

We now have tried ‘rain’ as a problem earlier than, however we didn’t allow you to create your personal rain (faucet, hose, bucket) and we need to see how artistic you may get if it’s not raining the place you might be! Should you tried final time, attempt one thing totally different this time! Self Portrait within the rain? Go on then.

Use the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSInTheRain

Taking images within the rain generally is a challenging but rewarding expertise for photographers. One of many largest challenges is defending your gear from water harm. (I use these in heavy rain) It’s necessary to spend money on waterproof digital camera gear and equipment, comparable to digital camera covers and lens hoods, to maintain your digital camera and lenses dry. One other problem is discovering the appropriate lighting circumstances. Wet climate can create moody and dramatic lighting, however it may well additionally lead to overcast and flat lighting. To beat this, attempt taking pictures in the course of the golden hours earlier than or after dawn and sundown when the sunshine is softer and hotter.

When taking images within the rain, it’s necessary to search for attention-grabbing topics and compositions. Rain can add texture and depth to your photographs, so search for reflections, puddles, and raindrops on surfaces. Experiment with totally different angles and views to seize the temper and environment of the scene. You can too play with shutter velocity to create movement blur and emphasize the motion of the rain.

Lastly, be affected person and keep dedicated to your imaginative and prescient. Rain will be unpredictable, so it’s necessary to be ready to attend for the appropriate second to seize the right shot. Don’t be afraid to experiment and take dangers together with your images, and all the time be open to studying and enhancing your expertise. With apply and perseverance, taking images within the rain can result in beautiful and distinctive photographs.

And bear in mind, if it’s not raining, get artistic! That is one among my boys and his grandma, my mum, in some scorching climate having fun with the hose! “Its Raining!” his huge brother yelled…

He was a hilarious toddler! ANyways, have an excellent week forward, make many photographs, smile at somebody on the street at random, assist a stranger, hug your mates.

— Simon