Thematic Bad Weather Makes Good Pictures

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-27-2018, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by Des

What an exceptionally beautiful image Tom. I had to look at it a few times to appreciate it properly.

Thanks Des, A breathtaking view in person. I would have liked to shot it with the KP to get a little more resolution, but the KP had the 15 mounted when the rain started, wasn't about to change lenses in the rain.

sherrvonne · 10-31-2018, 03:17 PM - **5 Likes**

It was a big view to this little guy the Lizard on the Lily Blade in Misty Weather. Added some topaz texture.

Dartmoor Dave · 11-07-2018, 06:11 AM - **2 Likes**

This will come in handy if it ever gets wet enough to deliver hay to the cows by boat.

jgnfld · 11-15-2018, 10:42 AM - **9 Likes**

Woke up to the presently strongest storm on the planet here in Newfoundland. Couldn't find my 16-85 WR so stuck my 17-50 Sigma on. It doesn't do well at cold temps and today was no exception. Lens had a lot of trouble with focus and handling manual focus in 122kph/76mph winds at Cape Spear where these were taken wasn't working well either. Temps were 0C/32F. Setting up any settings was hard and it shows. Hell, even walking was extremely difficult and had to essentially duck walk to keep from being bowled over.

But the gale was blowing swatches of spray right off the surface and these were catching the sunlight and making blowing rainbows skitter and swirl across the surface. Can't bring them out as well as I'd like, but here are the best of a lot of not so great pics. Will be better prepared next time.

This 1st one is from a protected area with the gale out at the point and so was able to set the pic up a bit better.

Rest are out in the full gale...

Last edited by jgnfld; 11-15-2018 at 12:28 PM.

**paulh** · 11-15-2018, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by jgnfld

Woke up to the presently strongest storm on the planet here in Newfoundland

Fabulous shots. You've captured the essence of "bad weather" quite well!

**robgski** · 11-15-2018, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by jgnfld

Woke up to the presently strongest storm on the planet here in Newfoundland. Couldn't find my 16-85 WR so stuck my 17-50 Sigma on. It doesn't do well at cold temps and today was no exception. Lens had a lot of trouble with focus and handling manual focus in 122kph/76mph winds at Cape Spear where these were taken wasn't working well either. Temps were 0C/32F. Setting up any settings was hard and it shows. Hell, even walking was extremely difficult and had to essentially duck walk to keep from being bowled over.

But the gale was blowing swatches of spray right off the surface and these were catching the sunlight and making blowing rainbows skitter and swirl across the surface. Can't bring them out as well as I'd like, but here are the best of a lot of not so great pics. Will be better prepared next time.

Fantastic pictures, thanks for sharing!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-30-2018, 02:24 PM - **8 Likes**

**robgski** · 11-30-2018, 08:20 PM

That is a gorgeous shot, I love the shore in late fall.

**robgski** · 12-15-2018, 07:14 PM - **3 Likes**

Went out side, it was miserable, at least I got this with an SMC-A 50mm lens
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**robgski** · 01-01-2019, 10:10 AM - **8 Likes**

Foggy end to 2018 [IMG]

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**mattb123** · 01-01-2019, 03:15 PM - **8 Likes**

Not that snow is bad at a ski area but it's not very good for photography if I want the mountain in the background!
New Year's eve at Mt. Crested Butte.

**NS_Sailor** · 01-02-2019, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Not that snow is bad at a ski area but it's not very good for photography if I want the mountain in the background!
New Year's eve at Mt. Crested Butte.

The falling snow maybe hiding the mountain but the effect of the light from the fireworks and the moving cars more than makes up for it

**mattb123** · 01-02-2019, 09:26 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by NS_Sailor

The falling snow maybe hiding the mountain but the effect of the light from the fireworks and the moving cars more than makes up for it

Thanks. I think it would have been perfect if snowing just a little lighter so there was some hint of mountain back there. The way the snowy mountain reflects the fireworks light is pretty neat when it comes together. Here is one I shot a few years ago when it wasn't snowing. Somewhere halfway between these two would be pretty nice. I'll try again next year.

photolady95 · 01-04-2019, 04:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Outside my front yard this afternoon:

**robgski** · 01-04-2019, 05:48 PM - **6 Likes**

Clouds are always good subjects, sadly I have only leaden and featureless skies tonight. Thinking of winters past. [IMG]

[/IMG] This picture would not be so interesting without the snow [IMG]

[/IMG] A different rainy night [IMG]

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10-31-2018, 03:17 PM - 5 Likes	#347
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	It was a big view to this little guy the Lizard on the Lily Blade in Misty Weather. Added some topaz texture. Attached Images

11-30-2018, 02:24 PM - 8 Likes	#352
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12-15-2018, 07:14 PM - 3 Likes	#354
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799 Original Poster	Went out side, it was miserable, at least I got this with an SMC-A 50mm lens [IMG][/IMG]

01-01-2019, 10:10 AM - 8 Likes	#355
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799 Original Poster	Foggy end to 2018 [IMG][/IMG]

01-04-2019, 05:48 PM - 6 Likes	#360
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799 Original Poster	Clouds are always good subjects, sadly I have only leaden and featureless skies tonight. Thinking of winters past. [IMG][/IMG] This picture would not be so interesting without the snow [IMG][/IMG] A different rainy night [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by robgski; 01-04-2019 at 06:18 PM.

10-27-2018, 08:02 PM	#346
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	Originally posted by Des What an exceptionally beautiful image Tom. I had to look at it a few times to appreciate it properly. Thanks Des, A breathtaking view in person. I would have liked to shot it with the KP to get a little more resolution, but the KP had the 15 mounted when the rain started, wasn't about to change lenses in the rain.

11-07-2018, 06:11 AM - 2 Likes	#348
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	This will come in handy if it ever gets wet enough to deliver hay to the cows by boat.

11-15-2018, 10:42 AM - 9 Likes	#349
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,789	Woke up to the presently strongest storm on the planet here in Newfoundland. Couldn't find my 16-85 WR so stuck my 17-50 Sigma on. It doesn't do well at cold temps and today was no exception. Lens had a lot of trouble with focus and handling manual focus in 122kph/76mph winds at Cape Spear where these were taken wasn't working well either. Temps were 0C/32F. Setting up any settings was hard and it shows. Hell, even walking was extremely difficult and had to essentially duck walk to keep from being bowled over. But the gale was blowing swatches of spray right off the surface and these were catching the sunlight and making blowing rainbows skitter and swirl across the surface. Can't bring them out as well as I'd like, but here are the best of a lot of not so great pics. Will be better prepared next time. This 1st one is from a protected area with the gale out at the point and so was able to set the pic up a bit better. Rest are out in the full gale... Last edited by jgnfld; 11-15-2018 at 12:28 PM.

11-15-2018, 12:23 PM	#350
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Originally posted by jgnfld Woke up to the presently strongest storm on the planet here in Newfoundland Fabulous shots. You've captured the essence of "bad weather" quite well!

11-15-2018, 06:20 PM	#351
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799 Original Poster	Originally posted by jgnfld Woke up to the presently strongest storm on the planet here in Newfoundland. Couldn't find my 16-85 WR so stuck my 17-50 Sigma on. It doesn't do well at cold temps and today was no exception. Lens had a lot of trouble with focus and handling manual focus in 122kph/76mph winds at Cape Spear where these were taken wasn't working well either. Temps were 0C/32F. Setting up any settings was hard and it shows. Hell, even walking was extremely difficult and had to essentially duck walk to keep from being bowled over. But the gale was blowing swatches of spray right off the surface and these were catching the sunlight and making blowing rainbows skitter and swirl across the surface. Can't bring them out as well as I'd like, but here are the best of a lot of not so great pics. Will be better prepared next time. Fantastic pictures, thanks for sharing!

11-30-2018, 08:20 PM	#353
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799 Original Poster	That is a gorgeous shot, I love the shore in late fall.

01-01-2019, 03:15 PM - 8 Likes	#356
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Not that snow is bad at a ski area but it's not very good for photography if I want the mountain in the background! New Year's eve at Mt. Crested Butte.

01-02-2019, 04:42 AM	#357
NS_Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,020	Originally posted by mattb123 Not that snow is bad at a ski area but it's not very good for photography if I want the mountain in the background! New Year's eve at Mt. Crested Butte. The falling snow maybe hiding the mountain but the effect of the light from the fireworks and the moving cars more than makes up for it

01-02-2019, 09:26 AM - 6 Likes	#358
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by NS_Sailor The falling snow maybe hiding the mountain but the effect of the light from the fireworks and the moving cars more than makes up for it Thanks. I think it would have been perfect if snowing just a little lighter so there was some hint of mountain back there. The way the snowy mountain reflects the fireworks light is pretty neat when it comes together. Here is one I shot a few years ago when it wasn't snowing. Somewhere halfway between these two would be pretty nice. I'll try again next year.

01-04-2019, 04:03 PM - 2 Likes	#359
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Outside my front yard this afternoon:

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