Winter Shooting

On the face of it, outdoor photography in winter is an unattractive prospect. It is cold! But there are many things that make outdoor winter photography very rewarding, especially when the temperature goes down.

Most landscape shooters know that the best time to be working is in the couple of hours at either end of the day. In winter there is no need to get up ridiculously early to catch sunrise. Also, during the winter, the sun is low enough in the sky to give reasonable light virtually all day - if it is good enough to put in an appearance at all.

The weather conditions at this time of year really transform the landscape. A hard frost or a fall of snow can add a touch of magic to a fairly ordinary scene. Details of frosty leaves or spiders webs can make wonderful shots.

All in all, winter is a great time to be out and about with a camera - providing you keep yourself and your batteries warm. 
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