Looking through some street photography books lately made me keen to get out in the rain, to use the differences in light and peoples behaviour.

Although I have tried some street photography in the rain, I avoided going out for landscape-type shots when it was wet, as I figured the light was too boring for that type of photography. But I went out last week for a few days and got some good minimalist compositions, using rain storms and/or bland skies for black and white landscapes.

The shots here are all with a Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6. I would love to use a weather-sealed lens, like the 16-50, but can't afford it at the moment. I figure that if I fry the kit lens in the rain it's no big deal, as long as my K10D doesn't get damaged as well.

Anyway, here are 5 street shots from this morning, and one landscape from last week. I think it's good to get out in all kinds of light and weather to see if you can use it to your advantage.

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very artsy with good compositions. the two first, and the last are the best imo, the opposing people in the first two and thats a bonus for me since I already really liked how the girl in red stood out and the angle that the umbrella covers the man

[Eruditass]

wonderful shots, I makes me wish I lived in the city for photo purposes!

Personally, I would not take my non-sealed kit lens out in the rain if I had a WR body, unless there was something around the mount area. Since I'm going with the K-x, I am thinking of a shutter hat or storm jacket

[CWyatt]

Personally, I would not take my non-sealed kit lens out in the rain if I had a WR body, unless there was something around the mount area. Since I'm going with the K-x, I am thinking of a shutter hat or storm jacket

I can see what you mean, but I usually carry it under a jacket, or pointing down with a glove or something over the top of it. The lens hood gets quite wet, but closer in to the body stays almost totally dry. Here's hoping my K10D doesn't fry.

[JMR]

I can see what you mean, but I usually carry it under a jacket, or pointing down with a glove or something over the top of it. The lens hood gets quite wet, but closer in to the body stays almost totally dry. Here's hoping my K10D doesn't fry.

I wouldn't worry about it. I shoot in the rain all the time. As you said, just cover and wipe once in a while and keep under your jacket. I have done it many times without any problems. Of course, forget about heavy rain!

JMR

[mischivo]

Four and Six are the best, by far.

[brecklundin]

All of them are just super...nice work. Your composition really makes me "feel" the rain, damp and chill...

#6 seems, to me, the definition of sublime...truly well done!!

[axl]

grat shots, but the last one is a killer...
stunning shot!

[artistcjconrad]

They all very good...but the number 6 is special! thanks for sharing.

cj

[xhanatos]

Nice shots.

I've always loved the wet contrasty scenes.