Winter Photo Slump :(

Super A-wesome · 12-15-2010, 08:04 PM

Anyone feel the same way? I've been going out shooting and I haven't found any inspiration. The days are too short and no one is out for street photos. Anyone got any ideas?

SpecialK · 12-15-2010, 08:54 PM

Try something other than street shots. Zoo, museum, churches, macro?

Matt Miller · 12-15-2010, 09:45 PM

I'm an outdoors shooter. Here, in the Midwest, the winter brings some of the best light of the year. The sun takes a long time to get high in the sky. On clear or partly clear mornings, and afternoons for that matter, the light is fantastic for a long time. In the summer the sun rises fast, and the light gets harsh quick. I get inspired in the winter and bogged down in the summer. Funny how we all see so differently.

jaieger · 12-15-2010, 09:51 PM

I'm in the same boat - by the time I get home from school, it's practically sunset, but I have no time to get to any good spot to view the sunset, and by the time I can drive out to where I'd like to go for a photowalk, it's totally dark out. I spose the approaching holidays can be helpful with that...

**blackcloudbrew** · 12-15-2010, 11:01 PM

Well for one, I did a whole fall color deal in November and now with the holidays there is just not enough time on the weekends to do much in the creative mode. But I've been able to get a little done by carrying my camera everywhere. I'm really biding my time until January.

ovim · 12-15-2010, 11:14 PM

Same here. These days the sun rises at ~9.30 and sets at 3pm here and I've been working the whole time it's up. But yesterday was my last day of work this year so maybe I'll get some shots soon

TaoMaas · 12-16-2010, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Try something other than street shots. Zoo...

Winter is a great time to shoot at the zoo, especially at the indoor exhibits like an aquarium, herpatarium, or aviary.

Ron Kruger · 12-16-2010, 08:49 AM

I shoot a lot during the winter. It's the best time of year to hike without overheating and carrying a gallon of water along. As mentioned, the light is great for much longer periods. Beyond that, sensors perform better when cold.

eddie1960 · 12-16-2010, 08:59 AM

same boat for me leave for work and it's dark and buy the time i'm home at the other end it's dark. my wife now has weekends off with me so i no longer have as much free time to get out and shoot on the weekends (i had been filling in some time walking home) It's nice having her around but we're going to have to come to a personal time agreement so i can escape to my photography addiction (she cringes when i grab a camera on the way out the door with her. she likes the results just doesn't want to be there when they are produced

eddie1960 · 12-16-2010, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by ovim

Same here. These days the sun rises at ~9.30 and sets at 3pm here and I've been working the whole time it's up. But yesterday was my last day of work this year so maybe I'll get some shots soon

Cripes I thought my days were short (sunup at 730 and down by 445), forgot about those of you further north
I need to get out this weekend

Leaf Fan · 12-16-2010, 09:08 AM

Same thing here. I work normal business hours so I come into work and leave work in the dark right now. Weekends are the only days to shoot outdoors available light so shooting really takes a back seat during the winter. Add to that the hustle and bustle of the season and the shot counter has really had a break the last month or so.

But I'm stoked about skiing with my camera (opening this weekend), and I'm looking for a carrier that will hold my K-7 and 50-135, maybe that will be my wife's Christmas Present to me.....

eddie1960 · 12-16-2010, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Leaf Fan

But I'm stoked about skiing with my camera (opening this weekend), and I'm looking for a carrier that will hold my K-7 and 50-135, maybe that will be my wife's Christmas Present to me.....

Skiing can provide some great shots. Exposure can be a little challenging on the bright sunny days and contrast tough on the overcast ones (The moguls used to very tough on those flat days much harder to pick your path) haven't really skied in years used to do it for a living and competed in freestyle in the 70's

Ira · 12-16-2010, 01:32 PM

Two words:

Outdoor nudes.

Female only, and 18 to 25.

eddie1960 · 12-16-2010, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by Ira

Two words:

Outdoor nudes.

Female only, and 18 to 25.

that works for coral springs but i'm guessing it might be hard to get the models up here at 15 degrees Fahrenheit and below

Arpe · 12-16-2010, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by Super A-wesome

Anyone got any ideas?

Go to New Zealand.

12-15-2010, 08:04 PM	#1
Super A-wesome Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 94	Winter Photo Slump :( Anyone feel the same way? I've been going out shooting and I haven't found any inspiration. The days are too short and no one is out for street photos. Anyone got any ideas?

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12-15-2010, 08:54 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Try something other than street shots. Zoo, museum, churches, macro?

12-15-2010, 09:45 PM	#3
Matt Miller Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cambridge, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 339	I'm an outdoors shooter. Here, in the Midwest, the winter brings some of the best light of the year. The sun takes a long time to get high in the sky. On clear or partly clear mornings, and afternoons for that matter, the light is fantastic for a long time. In the summer the sun rises fast, and the light gets harsh quick. I get inspired in the winter and bogged down in the summer. Funny how we all see so differently.

12-15-2010, 09:51 PM	#4
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	I'm in the same boat - by the time I get home from school, it's practically sunset, but I have no time to get to any good spot to view the sunset, and by the time I can drive out to where I'd like to go for a photowalk, it's totally dark out. I spose the approaching holidays can be helpful with that...

12-15-2010, 11:01 PM	#5
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Well for one, I did a whole fall color deal in November and now with the holidays there is just not enough time on the weekends to do much in the creative mode. But I've been able to get a little done by carrying my camera everywhere. I'm really biding my time until January.

12-15-2010, 11:14 PM	#6
ovim Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tre, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,229	Same here. These days the sun rises at ~9.30 and sets at 3pm here and I've been working the whole time it's up. But yesterday was my last day of work this year so maybe I'll get some shots soon

12-16-2010, 06:37 AM	#7
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by SpecialK Try something other than street shots. Zoo... Winter is a great time to shoot at the zoo, especially at the indoor exhibits like an aquarium, herpatarium, or aviary.

12-16-2010, 08:49 AM	#8
Ron Kruger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 534	I shoot a lot during the winter. It's the best time of year to hike without overheating and carrying a gallon of water along. As mentioned, the light is great for much longer periods. Beyond that, sensors perform better when cold.

12-16-2010, 08:59 AM	#9
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	same boat for me leave for work and it's dark and buy the time i'm home at the other end it's dark. my wife now has weekends off with me so i no longer have as much free time to get out and shoot on the weekends (i had been filling in some time walking home) It's nice having her around but we're going to have to come to a personal time agreement so i can escape to my photography addiction (she cringes when i grab a camera on the way out the door with her. she likes the results just doesn't want to be there when they are produced

12-16-2010, 09:01 AM	#10
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by ovim Same here. These days the sun rises at ~9.30 and sets at 3pm here and I've been working the whole time it's up. But yesterday was my last day of work this year so maybe I'll get some shots soon Cripes I thought my days were short (sunup at 730 and down by 445), forgot about those of you further north I need to get out this weekend

12-16-2010, 09:08 AM	#11
Leaf Fan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada eh! Photos: Gallery Posts: 673	Same thing here. I work normal business hours so I come into work and leave work in the dark right now. Weekends are the only days to shoot outdoors available light so shooting really takes a back seat during the winter. Add to that the hustle and bustle of the season and the shot counter has really had a break the last month or so. But I'm stoked about skiing with my camera (opening this weekend), and I'm looking for a carrier that will hold my K-7 and 50-135, maybe that will be my wife's Christmas Present to me.....

12-16-2010, 09:15 AM	#12
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Leaf Fan But I'm stoked about skiing with my camera (opening this weekend), and I'm looking for a carrier that will hold my K-7 and 50-135, maybe that will be my wife's Christmas Present to me..... Skiing can provide some great shots. Exposure can be a little challenging on the bright sunny days and contrast tough on the overcast ones (The moguls used to very tough on those flat days much harder to pick your path) haven't really skied in years used to do it for a living and competed in freestyle in the 70's

12-16-2010, 01:32 PM	#13
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Two words: Outdoor nudes. Female only, and 18 to 25.

12-16-2010, 01:56 PM	#14
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Ira Two words: Outdoor nudes. Female only, and 18 to 25. that works for coral springs but i'm guessing it might be hard to get the models up here at 15 degrees Fahrenheit and below

12-16-2010, 04:56 PM	#15
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Super A-wesome Anyone got any ideas? Go to New Zealand.