Dorset Landscape Photography: Storms over the Cobb
08th June 2012
Dorset Landscape Photography
Storms over the Cobb
Some more images from last weeks storms down at Lyme Regis. I have processed all of these in Black and White as I feel it conveys much better the feel of the wet, windy & very wild evening.
One of the issues that night was keeping dry, both myself but more importantly the camera equipment. The winds were very strong and often I was being blown sideways or backwards as I walked around trying to get a good vantage point.
There were a few boats up on the harbour side and a few strategically placed brick walls, all of which I could shelter behind for a few moments while I captured the shot I was after, but the spray was everywhere. I came home caked in salt and the camera needed a good clean too.
There are many 'waterproof' systems for DSLR's on the market with a wide range of price tags, but when its raining or the spray is excessive like it was this night, I find a plastic bag with a hole in the bottom works owners. Make a small cut-out in the bottom of the bag and slip it over the lens, using an elastic band to hold it onto the lens. The bag is then folded back over the lens and camera body, with the bag opening free for you to access the controls.
A second piece of kit is a small hand towel which can be used to cover the camera/lens if its on a tripod, or can be used to wipe down the spray and keep it relatively dry during a shoot.
The other piece of kit you must always carry are clean lens cleaning cloths, along with a damp cloth when its salty. Wile the salt off first, then clean and dry the lens. You may have to return to the car or hide under a brolly to do this bit, but its worthwhile.
Storms over the Cobb
Some more images from last weeks storms down at Lyme Regis. I have processed all of these in Black and White as I feel it conveys much better the feel of the wet, windy & very wild evening.
One of the issues that night was keeping dry, both myself but more importantly the camera equipment. The winds were very strong and often I was being blown sideways or backwards as I walked around trying to get a good vantage point.
There were a few boats up on the harbour side and a few strategically placed brick walls, all of which I could shelter behind for a few moments while I captured the shot I was after, but the spray was everywhere. I came home caked in salt and the camera needed a good clean too.
There are many 'waterproof' systems for DSLR's on the market with a wide range of price tags, but when its raining or the spray is excessive like it was this night, I find a plastic bag with a hole in the bottom works owners. Make a small cut-out in the bottom of the bag and slip it over the lens, using an elastic band to hold it onto the lens. The bag is then folded back over the lens and camera body, with the bag opening free for you to access the controls.
A second piece of kit is a small hand towel which can be used to cover the camera/lens if its on a tripod, or can be used to wipe down the spray and keep it relatively dry during a shoot.
The other piece of kit you must always carry are clean lens cleaning cloths, along with a damp cloth when its salty. Wile the salt off first, then clean and dry the lens. You may have to return to the car or hide under a brolly to do this bit, but its worthwhile.