GREAT LOCATION - LOUSY WEATHER

"I traveled 1200 miles to get here. The location's great. Oh, no! The weather's lousy. What do I do Now?" How do you save yourself from this travel photo shoot nightmare? Here are six quick tips. #1 - Protect your camera. If you have weatherproofing cover for your camera, use it. If not, try a clear plastic zipper lock bag with a hole cut for the lens to go through. This is not as safe or as convenient as weather proof housing. However, in a pinch, it will probably work. #2 - Go for the mood. Rain, snow, lightning can make for great photos. Use the inclement weather to your advantage. Remember though, safety first. #3 - Come in out of the rain. Get under a shelter. Or go inside a building and shoot out a window. If it's raining outside, the light differential between inside and outside will be much less than on a sunny day. #4 - With your camera adequately protected, shoot close ups of water drops on flowers, or icicles as they begin to melt. #5 - Shoot reflections. If it's raining, shoot reflections of parts of buildings, passersby etc. in the rain puddles. This can produce some quite interesting semi-abstract compositions. #6 - Shoot indoors. Maybe tomorrow, the sun will come out. Remember; if you're given lemons, make some lemonade. LARRY ELKINS - elkinsphotos.com