I like shooting in the rain too. Here is some tips I use. 1) Avoid facing directly into the wind if you can. No doubt this limits your options but I would consider this if the rain and/or wind is strong. 2) Set your shutter on a five second timer. Wipe the lens gently for about two seconds and allow the remaining time the camera to settle. 3) Im open to correction on this one. Use a wider aperture. This comes from my days photographing at motorsport events behind the fence and trying to reduce its visibility. Using a wider aperture will help to reduce the visibility of rain drops on the lens. 4) I would advise using a lens hood when the wind and rain is coming from the side but as you've said its entirely personal. 5) Microfiber cloths are probably the best but I find the cleaning cloths that come with glasses are also good.
A hiking umbrella to keep the rain off the lens is my tip. Wiping with a cloth stops working after a while - as you so ably demonstrated by smearing the video cam's lens! :-) I do use a rain cover but not as often as I should but my Olympus has never failed me yet! I loved that Pike o' Blisco shot.
Love the authentic style you have Henry! The value in your videos for me is it gets me going and motivated to go out and do what I love…photography!😉✌️
you made the most of those conditions Henry and I think the moody overcast conditions is one of your specialities as you always seem to capture them perfectly. Nice selection of images today and definitely agree about your comments about wearing good clothing to keep you as warm and dry as possible
"Bad Weather Makes Good Pictures" Sam Abell, National Geographic photographer. Good on you for getting out in the rain and taking the images all the fair weather photographers miss out on.
Fantastic shots I think out of all the photographers on youtube your the only 1 brave enough to go out in these conditions ! others might get caught in them but its your mission and the results speak for themselves fairplay to you and stay safe !!
So good to see your videos: the way you live and then express your thoughts and experiences with such enthusiasm is so motivating and inspiring. Thumbs up again Henry.
Similar to your theme on clothing, I would take some gel hand warmers to keep in your pockets for when you lose the feeling in your fingers but still need to work your camera controls.
I really enjoy the whole experience of going with you on your adventures. Your mix of commentary and videography is so well done. Your enthusiasm is infectious, and your little humorous tidbits make me chuckle - the “stop-in-your-tracks,” with the sounds effect, look at those enigmatic, gawking sheep - it’s just fun, and clever. Keep at it, Henry!
Henry, I live in the American Southwest desert. To see you enjoying the rain makes me happy. But, some here might think you mad 🙂 Always great videos. Thanks for all your work.
Love the atmosphere that rain brings and trying to capture that special mood is a challenge. Great ideas, thank you. I love the rain at night on rocks/steel surfaces with street lamps bringing a special glow. One point of order though, Canadian toques are for snow NOT rain 🙂 now there’s a whole new ambiance!
I’ve got a little travel/handbag umbrella that I use to keep the rain off whilst faffing around with shutter speeds/apertures/focusing. Also helps to keep the rain off lens when on timer
So glad to see a landscape photographer from youtube actually out in the rain, making the most of the conditions. And in the Lakes to boot. One thing I've found, is to take a few moments to stand and absorb the scene. Sometimes in new locations the excitement can get the better of me and taking a couple of minutes helps me focus on the composition.
I spend my life working outdoors Henry and I can’t reinforce your thoughts on staying dry and reasonably comfortable whatever is thrown at you. You can’t stay interested if you feel miserable. About to do Scafell Pike this coming weekend and although the weather is set fair my daughter and I are going equipped for every eventuality, warm and dry is a must. Hopefully some nice images will be shot and if not the experience will good enough for us both. Great images and tips 👍
Beautiful shots. Of the one you showed two of, I actually like the first better, there was something very mysterious about the clouds and fog in that one. I love shooting landscapes in rainy weather though outside of the monsoon, I don't get much of it in my area. My camera, a Canon 5d mark ii is weather proof, but I don't think my favorite landscape lens, a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, is. I really need to invest in one of those water proof camera covers as I've been guilty more than once of putting my favorite lens at risk.
Great video. Mosy my phoyography kit is weather resistant but I just use a shower cap to keep camera and lens dry. It takes up no space and seems to work pretty well.
So true about wet weather gear, always keep it handy in the car. Getting into wet conditions here in Australia as Autumn builds. Thanks for another great video 👏
Thanks Henry for sharing your experience with great results & comments...I always enjoy pics of stone walls in the fields/paddocks etc... cheers from Australia 😊
Enjoyed the video as usual Henry. I understand why you go out in the rain as you manage to capture some cracking image's. I think that i will invest in a camera rain cover.
Right. You need to stop this right now. You are just giving my wife more excuses to kick me out in the rain and other bad weather! Great vlog, and it was nice to see some of the Henthusiasm creeping its way back in to the narrative as well, it feels like it’s been missing a bit of late perhaps?
Glad you mentioned the rain cover Henry. Have just ordered one. All my lenses aren't water proof, and while I'm working on getting at least one that is, this will give me a bit of latitude with what I have. And Tasmania can be a little moist at times and I don't want to have to give up my Tokina ATX 12~28f4 just yet. So this will be useful. As usual, an enjoyable video with great pics, a useful tip, and a sheep. Can't ask for more than that.
It makes the landscape look dramatic like you say and most judges like that but some but thanks for this video inspires me to go out when it's raining with my camera normally try to avoid it because its wet but maybe I should try😊
Well done Henry! I'm really get a sense of how to photograph in the rain. It's autumn here in Australia now and we're receiving more and more rain. Looking forward to getting out there!
Hi Henry, more good tips and another grand day out, thanks for sharing. You certainly made the most of the conditions, where most of the fair weather photographers ( like me ) would be concerned about the lack of weatherproofing of my gear. Might well invest in a waterproof cover, nice idea.
10:39 how do you avoid the foggy smears like you got on your video camera after you wiped? I’d imagine that for stills this would happen as well. Thoughts?
Another great video, Henry! You got some great pictures again in these conditions! I personally love the image at 9:00! I also use a rain cover for my camera when it's really bad, mine is completely transparent, which is nice, but it's a pain to put on. Once it's on, it's working fine. And I do use a lens hood. What makes it more trouble than it's worth for you? I find them so easy to use!
Lens hood work great, but the trouble starts when trying to rotate your Polarizing filter With one attached, after I put a smudge on the filter accidentally I learned it’s easier to keep it off, has I needed to clean it from the filter or get it off in editing software
Great video. I am a real bugger when it comes to being grumpy in the rain. I really need to force myself to get out when the conditions are not so great, rather than rolling over in the car and going back to kip! Also, those little camera rain jackets are worth their weight in gold, stops the inside of your camera bag getting damp which, when out for a few days, can be a huge thing.
I don’t mind carrying an add on lens good if you think it’ll help. Or what about a deep hood w/ top shield I have for sun shade ? I wanna get out more as I prefer cold wrt then hot & sticky summer
Yahoo! Really liked your final image with the raindrops. Quite a bit going on, in a good way though, and drawing the eye all over the image. I think the subdued tones of the different elements helped in tying it all together. Really coherent frame. Cheers for your thoughts - Lkd & Subd.
Thanks so much Henry for your excellent videos, your generosity in sharing your experience and expertise, and of course your vital enthusiasm. I have one question about shooting on rainy days; how to avoid specs and streaks of falling rain drops in your picture? So many 'rainy days' videos, and all the shots dont have the streaks or spots of falling rain drops. How?
Another great video Henry! I’ve just got my camera all sorted and I’m ready to get out and grab some shots (when I’m not bloody working that is!) a real inspiring video mate! Keep up the great work
Really nice shots and good points. One I'd add is, if you can catch a storm before it hits -- particularly if the sky is otherwise (somewhat) clear -- that's mucho dramatic. Where I live, in the deep south USA, our rain / storms are usually embedded in overcast so that's rarely possible, but when there's a big storm in an otherwise clear sky, wow! Also, hate to say it, but I'll go for a Vegemite photo over a Marmite photo. Sorry, mate... 🙂
I liked the second dry stone wall photo. Some really good tips again thank you. I was given a rain cover but I a bit scared to use it as my camera is not weatherproof. How good are they?
Hi, what jacket is that. Just bought a regatta waterproof! jacket and turns out it isn't waterproof at all and I got soaked the first time wearing it. I need a good waterproof jacket that works
In the Pacific Nortwest, if you aren't willing to shoot in foul weather you are severely limiting your photography opportunities. Thank you for these great tips and fun opportunities to hear your perspectives..
Great see how you overcome the elements of Mother Nature, loving the atmospheric images, quick question what’s your method of drying your gear off once your back home, you got the bags of rice on stand by lol
@@HenryTurnerphoto im always wary more so with external zoom lens incase the water gets in side when you retract the lens. The things we do to get the images lol
I've thought about getting a rain cover for the camera, but honestly, rainy days and Mondays always get me down. There's just no inspiration for it. Also we don't get any type of mist or fog with it over here in New England. When it rains, everything is just grey. The best you can hope for is a rainbow afterwards.
I hate the rain! I'm a glasses wear and there's nowt worse than misted up and blurry glasses. can't see a damned thing without them so going out in the rain is an absolute pain in the posterior for me. And I know I can adjust my diopter but that doesn't help me compose a scene and knowing me if I put my glasses somewhere other than my face I'd lose them, stand on them or break them some other way.
I abuse my equipment, my T7 gets used in rain and snow, a quick wipe with a dry rag, may get bumped on a railing or rocks. 8 years later its still going strong.
That rain cover looks like it would be a PITA. That’s why I’ve never bought one. I’ve heard of people using a regular old shower cap which would probably be easier to deal with. These are just observations though. I have no real world experience.
Just realised I've sketched/painted that house!!
I like shooting in the rain too. Here is some tips I use.
1) Avoid facing directly into the wind if you can. No doubt this limits your options but I would consider this if the rain and/or wind is strong.
2) Set your shutter on a five second timer. Wipe the lens gently for about two seconds and allow the remaining time the camera to settle.
3) Im open to correction on this one. Use a wider aperture. This comes from my days photographing at motorsport events behind the fence and trying to reduce its visibility. Using a wider aperture will help to reduce the visibility of rain drops on the lens.
4) I would advise using a lens hood when the wind and rain is coming from the side but as you've said its entirely personal.
5) Microfiber cloths are probably the best but I find the cleaning cloths that come with glasses are also good.
The first point I think is the most important. Being warm and dry with the right gear is essential. A lens cloth though does help also!
A hiking umbrella to keep the rain off the lens is my tip. Wiping with a cloth stops working after a while - as you so ably demonstrated by smearing the video cam's lens! :-) I do use a rain cover but not as often as I should but my Olympus has never failed me yet! I loved that Pike o' Blisco shot.
Great tips thank you. Best bit of kit I use in the rain is a clear plastic shower cap. Waterproof, inexpensive, and you can see through it.
Love the authentic style you have Henry!
The value in your videos for me is it gets me going and motivated to go out and do what I love…photography!😉✌️
I love capturing the moods of nature. I love how you capture the moods of nature. And I love the sheep.🤭
Nobody could say you don’t enjoy being out in it Henry.
Second shot of drystone wall was the winner for me.
Stay safe 🇦🇺
love to see you wearing a touqe with CANADA on it
you made the most of those conditions Henry and I think the moody overcast conditions is one of your specialities as you always seem to capture them perfectly. Nice selection of images today and definitely agree about your comments about wearing good clothing to keep you as warm and dry as possible
Thanks 👍
"Bad Weather Makes Good Pictures" Sam Abell, National Geographic photographer. Good on you for getting out in the rain and taking the images all the fair weather photographers miss out on.
you put so much effort and passion into your videos, thank you a lot. Usually i dont comment, but you deserve it !
Fantastic shots I think out of all the photographers on youtube your the only 1 brave enough to go out in these conditions ! others might get caught in them but its your mission and the results speak for themselves fairplay to you and stay safe !!
Thank you for keeping the sheep spotting! A fav of your vids apart from the amazing landscape photos you are making.
So good to see your videos: the way you live and then express your thoughts and experiences with such enthusiasm is so motivating and inspiring. Thumbs up again Henry.
Love it, making the most of these conditions, absolutely love going out when it's like this.
Similar to your theme on clothing, I would take some gel hand warmers to keep in your pockets for when you lose the feeling in your fingers but still need to work your camera controls.
I really enjoy the whole experience of going with you on your adventures. Your mix of commentary and videography is so well done. Your enthusiasm is infectious, and your little humorous tidbits make me chuckle - the “stop-in-your-tracks,” with the sounds effect, look at those enigmatic, gawking sheep - it’s just fun, and clever. Keep at it, Henry!
Henry, I live in the American Southwest desert. To see you enjoying the rain makes me happy. But, some here might think you mad 🙂 Always great videos. Thanks for all your work.
A real moody day out on the fell taking some more atmospheric shoots. Fantastic!
Love the atmosphere that rain brings and trying to capture that special mood is a challenge. Great ideas, thank you. I love the rain at night on rocks/steel surfaces with street lamps bringing a special glow. One point of order though, Canadian toques are for snow NOT rain 🙂 now there’s a whole new ambiance!
Your videos are an absolute inspiration.
Another belter. Good inspiration for us Scots with similar weather
1:42 which backpack do you like for all your gear?
I’ve got a little travel/handbag umbrella that I use to keep the rain off whilst faffing around with shutter speeds/apertures/focusing. Also helps to keep the rain off lens when on timer
So glad to see a landscape photographer from youtube actually out in the rain, making the most of the conditions. And in the Lakes to boot.
One thing I've found, is to take a few moments to stand and absorb the scene. Sometimes in new locations the excitement can get the better of me and taking a couple of minutes helps me focus on the composition.
I spend my life working outdoors Henry and I can’t reinforce your thoughts on staying dry and reasonably comfortable whatever is thrown at you. You can’t stay interested if you feel miserable. About to do Scafell Pike this coming weekend and although the weather is set fair my daughter and I are going equipped for every eventuality, warm and dry is a must. Hopefully some nice images will be shot and if not the experience will good enough for us both. Great images and tips 👍
Fantastic Henry! And thanks for putting the rain cover over your kit, that lowered my anxiety to a manageable level 😅
Beautiful shots. Of the one you showed two of, I actually like the first better, there was something very mysterious about the clouds and fog in that one. I love shooting landscapes in rainy weather though outside of the monsoon, I don't get much of it in my area. My camera, a Canon 5d mark ii is weather proof, but I don't think my favorite landscape lens, a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, is. I really need to invest in one of those water proof camera covers as I've been guilty more than once of putting my favorite lens at risk.
Great video. Mosy my phoyography kit is weather resistant but I just use a shower cap to keep camera and lens dry. It takes up no space and seems to work pretty well.
Clear shower caps from cheap hotels also works as a cover.
So true about wet weather gear, always keep it handy in the car. Getting into wet conditions here in Australia as Autumn builds. Thanks for another great video 👏
Your passion is contagious. Thank you from Quebec.
Hello Henry, this is a nice surprise, didn't expect to see you here. Thankyou for the tips. Great photographs.😊
I liked your final image with the colorful grasses best! As always, great information with a presentation to match! Thanks for taking me along!
Many thanks!
Thanks Henry for sharing your experience with great results & comments...I always enjoy pics of stone walls in the fields/paddocks etc... cheers from Australia 😊
Enjoyed the video as usual Henry.
I understand why you go out in the rain as you manage to capture some cracking image's.
I think that i will invest in a camera rain cover.
Right. You need to stop this right now. You are just giving my wife more excuses to kick me out in the rain and other bad weather! Great vlog, and it was nice to see some of the Henthusiasm creeping its way back in to the narrative as well, it feels like it’s been missing a bit of late perhaps?
Thanks. Really liked that last photo of the stone wall 👍🙂🌧
Love shooting in the rain, great video man
As ever, another interesting vlog and it’s not always fun in the wet! 👍👏
Always a great watch Henry! Look forward to your weekly posts!
Glad you mentioned the rain cover Henry. Have just ordered one. All my lenses aren't water proof, and while I'm working on getting at least one that is, this will give me a bit of latitude with what I have. And Tasmania can be a little moist at times and I don't want to have to give up my Tokina ATX 12~28f4 just yet. So this will be useful.
As usual, an enjoyable video with great pics, a useful tip, and a sheep. Can't ask for more than that.
Great video buddy !!!!! 👍👍👍👍🇨🇦👍👍👍👍
It makes the landscape look dramatic like you say and most judges like that but some but thanks for this video inspires me to go out when it's raining with my camera normally try to avoid it because its wet but maybe I should try😊
Love clouds movement. I also love the fog on the water. It adds so much to a shot. Wondering your thoughts.
Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎
Love your enthusiasm 👍👍Photos are phenomenal 🙌Thx for sharing your expertise and insights, much appreciated
My pleasure!
Always fun and inspiring to watch you work Henry. Keep on going
Well done Henry! I'm really get a sense of how to photograph in the rain. It's autumn here in Australia now and we're receiving more and more rain. Looking forward to getting out there!
Hi Henry, more good tips and another grand day out, thanks for sharing. You certainly made the most of the conditions, where most of the fair weather photographers ( like me ) would be concerned about the lack of weatherproofing of my gear. Might well invest in a waterproof cover, nice idea.
10:39 how do you avoid the foggy smears like you got on your video camera after you wiped? I’d imagine that for stills this would happen as well. Thoughts?
Another great video, Henry! You got some great pictures again in these conditions! I personally love the image at 9:00! I also use a rain cover for my camera when it's really bad, mine is completely transparent, which is nice, but it's a pain to put on. Once it's on, it's working fine. And I do use a lens hood. What makes it more trouble than it's worth for you? I find them so easy to use!
Lens hood work great, but the trouble starts when trying to rotate your Polarizing filter With one attached, after I put a smudge on the filter accidentally I learned it’s easier to keep it off, has I needed to clean it from the filter or get it off in editing software
Great video. I am a real bugger when it comes to being grumpy in the rain. I really need to force myself to get out when the conditions are not so great, rather than rolling over in the car and going back to kip! Also, those little camera rain jackets are worth their weight in gold, stops the inside of your camera bag getting damp which, when out for a few days, can be a huge thing.
Great video!
I don’t mind carrying an add on lens good if you think it’ll help. Or what about a deep hood w/ top shield I have for sun shade ? I wanna get out more as I prefer cold wrt then hot & sticky summer
First time seeing your content and I really enjoyed it. I loved your enthusiasm, it was really infectious. Easy sub. Keep up the good work man!
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for the info
Love those rainy landscapes! Great video!
Thanks so much!
Some great tips and shots in there brother 🤙
Thanks mate! 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼
Yahoo! Really liked your final image with the raindrops. Quite a bit going on, in a good way though, and drawing the eye all over the image. I think the subdued tones of the different elements helped in tying it all together. Really coherent frame. Cheers for your thoughts - Lkd & Subd.
You are the rain god lately, Henry. 😂
😂
Cracking vid Henry
Thanks so much Henry for your excellent videos, your generosity in sharing your experience and expertise, and of course your vital enthusiasm. I have one question about shooting on rainy days; how to avoid specs and streaks of falling rain drops in your picture? So many 'rainy days' videos, and all the shots dont have the streaks or spots of falling rain drops. How?
Another great video Henry! I’ve just got my camera all sorted and I’m ready to get out and grab some shots (when I’m not bloody working that is!) a real inspiring video mate! Keep up the great work
Eccellent! Very Good photos!.....is that lens for being in the rain? :)
Really nice shots and good points. One I'd add is, if you can catch a storm before it hits -- particularly if the sky is otherwise (somewhat) clear -- that's mucho dramatic. Where I live, in the deep south USA, our rain / storms are usually embedded in overcast so that's rarely possible, but when there's a big storm in an otherwise clear sky, wow!
Also, hate to say it, but I'll go for a Vegemite photo over a Marmite photo. Sorry, mate... 🙂
What make are your waterproof trousers please Henry, I need to invest in a new pair.
They are Paramo like his jacket! Very good but not cheap, I've got a pair.
Do you have a preference for a particular, more absorbent micro fiber cloth? Just wondering., cheers!
The sheep is back lol... even if we did lose the sheep hat ;)
I liked the second dry stone wall photo. Some really good tips again thank you. I was given a rain cover but I a bit scared to use it as my camera is not weatherproof. How good are they?
Henry, what brand would u recommend for a light rain jacket?
Hi, what jacket is that. Just bought a regatta waterproof! jacket and turns out it isn't waterproof at all and I got soaked the first time wearing it. I need a good waterproof jacket that works
In the Pacific Nortwest, if you aren't willing to shoot in foul weather you are severely limiting your photography opportunities.
Thank you for these great tips and fun opportunities to hear your perspectives..
Great see how you overcome the elements of Mother Nature, loving the atmospheric images, quick question what’s your method of drying your gear off once your back home, you got the bags of rice on stand by lol
Thanks Scott! I just leave stuff in the bag for a while, definitely don't do anything special
@@HenryTurnerphoto im always wary more so with external zoom lens incase the water gets in side when you retract the lens. The things we do to get the images lol
what tripod do you use ?
It's an iFootage 🙏🏼
@@HenryTurnerphoto thanks it looks solid but light i think thats the big deal if your carrying it miles like you do
Gee, Henry, I liked version one of the stone wall composition.
I've thought about getting a rain cover for the camera, but honestly, rainy days and Mondays always get me down. There's just no inspiration for it. Also we don't get any type of mist or fog with it over here in New England. When it rains, everything is just grey. The best you can hope for is a rainbow afterwards.
I'm getting a ninja turtle vibe from your huge green backpack 😂
Third 🤷🏻♂️ but definitely cool info and video
FIRST TWO❤
Blimey, H. How big is your bag?
Another wonderful video, thanks, Henry.
Glad you enjoyed it
I hate the rain! I'm a glasses wear and there's nowt worse than misted up and blurry glasses. can't see a damned thing without them so going out in the rain is an absolute pain in the posterior for me. And I know I can adjust my diopter but that doesn't help me compose a scene and knowing me if I put my glasses somewhere other than my face I'd lose them, stand on them or break them some other way.
Another tip for rainy days "watch youtube, there's an enthusiastic landscape photographer giving tips for rainy weather", he's called Henry Turner. 😁
I abuse my equipment, my T7 gets used in rain and snow, a quick wipe with a dry rag, may get bumped on a railing or rocks. 8 years later its still going strong.
Theres no such thing as bad weather, only bad preparation.
There's no bad weather only bad clothing, a lovely Swedish school teacher taught me that 😊 her name is Emilie and she used to have a RUclips channel.
FIRST 😊
That rain cover looks like it would be a PITA. That’s why I’ve never bought one. I’ve heard of people using a regular old shower cap which would probably be easier to deal with. These are just observations though. I have no real world experience.
You could have talked about proper wardrobe.
..gotta say, i don't think your backpack is airplane compliant..i too make a habit of packing most everything i own, just in case......
Hello Henry, Is this you presenting these videos? You maybe surprised to be a twin :-) Cheers ae from NZ. ruclips.net/video/mC4CSYpans4/видео.html
Dodgy Looking Sheep there, lol.