RAIN!? No Problem For PRO Photographers.
If you struggle with photographing in rain, this video is for you! In this video, I show how I approach a scene, I discuss the composition and settings, and my workflow for photographing a complex scene in the rain.
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0:00 - Context
1:35 - Enduring the rain
2:27 - Weather resistant gear
4:13 - Different strategies and composition
6:14 - Settings
7:00 - One exposure and clean photos
8:43 - Several exposures
9:20 - How I photograph myself
10:32 - Water droplets?
11:20 - How to focus?
12:10 - Final photo and thoughts
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A lot of people are (for a good reason) asking why I don't use a lens hood in this video, and I am sorry I forgot to talk about it in the heat of the moment. I usually do use a lens hood, if there is either no wind, or it comes from the side or behind. However, in this example, the wind/rain came directly towards me, and then a lens hood is of no help. On top of that, if you "swipe and shoot" a lens hood doesn't really matter anyway and can be in the way. It is all about figuring what works the best in the given situation. I hope this clarifies ;)
Mads, you take THE most epic selfies!
That photo was absolutely killer
The picture which came out is really awesome and impressive.
like Hitchcock you are in the picture! Great video, thanks!
Soo intuitive Mads! Sent this on to my Alaska co-shooter in Juneau.. and Merry Christmas!
Wow. Excellent tutorial and photo.
That last photo is simply gorgeous! WOW!!
I could have used this video a few weeks back when I was in Iceland for 4 days and it rained for 3.5 of those days! 😆My camera was fine but I was not prepared for the rain ... no waterproof clothes and no umbrella meant I spent more time in my car than out photographing. But at least now I know what I will need next year when we return to Iceland in November! Your Iceland map was a perfect purchase for me thank you so much for putting it out there. And now I'm enrolled in your Photoshop class trying to revive a few of the terrible photos I did take! 😊
Dude epic as usual 🤙🏻🤙🏻 love the final image
Amazing result 🙌🏽
Really enjoy your channel. Thank you.
Wow, wonderful Mads
So I haven’t had the chance to ever use it yet but I bought an umbrella holding mount for my tripod so you and your camera will be right under an umbrella. That’s another option for rain shooting.
Opening scenes.. geez Mads, what a miserably looking place; however, perseverance brings the bacon home. Thank you for the really good tips shooting in rainy conditions. Lovely music that accompanies your photo presentations
Really great information…and inspiration!
That last image! As Gavin would say, "Magnifiqua!!!"
All the Olympus E-M1 series camera bodies are very well sealed and paired with the Pro series lenses can stand up to hours in the rain, saltwater spray and even fish slime ...
Wow, I can almost feel the wind and rain pelting me in the face! “Epic” is back 😊
For rain, there is nothing better than Pentax. I’ve shot in driving rain storms with a variety of Pentax cameras and WR lenses and they are nearly indestructible.
Wonderful.
Great topic, I’m off to a new area tomorrow and the winter was supposed to be ok, but that has changed to mostly rain. Should be fun to play with. Stunning shot too.
You are such a big help in so many aspects of landscape photography from dealing with the elements to getting the shots you need for the composition you want to make.
A very clear and concise in the field summary of your approach Mads. Loved the final image, the wave action sets the scene perfectly and you could almost feel the chill of the bitter wind that was blowing.
I miss intro theme that we can find in old Iceland videos. Thanks for another helpful tips!
Awesome indeed. Thanks for this tutorial.
Great video, Mads! Thanks for sharing your rain strategies and the beautiful shot at the end.
Well done for putting up with the weather. Great result in the end.
Many thanks, Mads, for explaining how you took this picture, especially what you do to get into the picture at a distance!
That's now one of my favorite shots you've taken! Awesome image!
This was so interesting and instructive. I love the final result! Thank you Mads!
Really well done! Looking forward to learning more from you bot here and your eBooks. Thank you!
Thankyou!!! Good blending! Congratulations!
the solution was so simple that I wonder why I never thought about it before .. thanks for the advices!
Beautiful photo!!
I shoot in the rain all the time and my best tool is the lens shade.
Good advice, fantastic final image; well done.
Great picture, Mads😍😍😍. There is so much drama there. One additional tip for photography outside in the rain: Use shoes, which are warm, dry and have enough grip on muddy grounds. Having cold or wet feet it is no fun...
Thanks for all you do. You have taught me a thing or two.
Love the shot Mads. Great video1
Super amazing vlog!!! Excellent tips (as always)!!! Thank so much Mads!!!!
Thanks for sharing Mads, awesome location with a great end result.
An incredible, might I say, epic photo, Mads! Well worth the effort you put into it. Thanks for the tutorial on photographing in the rain.
Thank you for guidance sir ❤️
Hey Mads. Very useful vid and great final image. Without knowing it, I essentially followed all your tips during my first visit to Iceland in October, where I had 10 days of consistent rain, sleet, and (of course) waterfall spray!! My Fuji is not weather-resistant, but the lenses I used are, which I think helped. I found that LR/PS did a much better-than-expected job in removing the effects of unavoidable water spots on the front of my lens.
This was interesting Mads. Thanks for sharing
Great video Mads, super photograph Thanks
Wow. What an image. As always, great job done, Mads! 😍
Thank you for posting this. I'm very sick and stuck in bed. Your videos relax me and I always learn a ton.
Hope you are well soon.
@@PhotoTrekr thank you? Covid is no fun but I'm getting a little better each day.
Beautiful shot! Awesome technique, by the way. Thanks for sharing. Happy new Year! See you soon.
Love this shot! : D
Always enjoy your videos and magnificent images Mads! I'm of two minds about you being in this image as you aren't needed for scale and nature without human presence (or boats) can be very appealing.
Beaiutiful shot!❤️
you know how to take a scene that is good and turn it into an epic photo Great :)
We've had a lot of rain lately in the UK, but your video makes me want to get out and shoot in it. Great drama as always in your pictures.
Great video & comments.... love the results on this location...I always leave the lens hoods on all my lenses in case it rains anyway... also safety for lens glass in case tripod blows over in the wind... thanks for sharing.. cheers from Australia 😀
Wow❤️
I prefer watching you walk around in the rain to doing it myself. I like to take photos on a mild day with the temperature ranging from 20C to 22C.
Thank you again for today. I wish you a healthy and happy day in December.
That was some wind you had there :-) great video once again and the final time blend was class
Great video Mads! Learning these techniques in the field with you and Nick were so so SO helpful as dealing with water has been something I struggled with in the past (and still do!). You forgot one thing though, that Faroese sheep sh*t foreground hahahaha.
The time blend was a great photo Mads. Ahhh, I see you commented about a lens hood, I was wondering why you didn't mention it. I'd also say on top of making sure you have good waterproofs on make sure you have a good waterproof cover for your camera bag. In my case I found the one supplied by Shimoda was not sufficiently waterproof so bought another one which works much better, sometimes I even use both covers! I keep thinking about investing in a Blunt umbrella too!
I have long wondered how you get yourself into a photo. I think I thought of time lapse at some point. Thanks for sharing that.
Nice vid discussing shooting strategies in inclement weather. If it's quite rainy, I usually put a cover over my Sony setup. As you mentioned, the Sony camera bodies are a bit sensitive to moisture even if I tape up the hot shoe (gaffer tape). I should also tape up the ports. Because I try to keep the setup relatively dry under rain showers, the only glitch I've experienced involves the LCD screen. It will stop switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen, a bit of a nuisance. After the system "drys" out a bit, the glitch goes away. Otherwise, it a great camera. Thanks again for the vid.
@10:50 , you could also use a buddy to clean the lens right before the shot
I like the tip about wiping your lens. I am surprised however that you aren’t using a lens hood.
Thanks for sharing. Jeeez damn it, what beautiful picture you got. One of My old friends live at the Faroe Islands - I have to go visit her. She lives in Thorshavn and have the view of todays image at a daily basis.
Great video Mads 👍 and I recall a day with rain on Kalsoy viping the lens all day 😳 Great thing that you included some Seagulls in the final photo, you are moving towards wildlife photography 😂😂😂
I've always claimed to be a fair weather photographer. And I'm sure I've missed some great shots because of it. But, I don't mind a little rain if I'm out shooting. I have an expensive Think Tank rain cover around here somewhere, but I've never used it. I have used a small towel to cover my camera and lens and Kimtech papers to wipe the front lens element. It's not so much being in the rain to take a photo that I mind. It's the driving to a destination, usually at least an hour away, on a gloomy day in the rain that bothers me. I'm sure that's one of the many reasons that I'm an amateur and not a professional photographer. :)
Hey Mads, Those are some of the nice tips to shoot in rainy weather. I shot a waterfall in torrential monsoon rain, guess what holding a umbrella not only helps protect your camera gear but also saves you from getting drenched in rain. 😂😂😂
I don’t recognised the title match with your nice epic moody photo’s… I take away one thing from this vlog, no matter the conditions, use it in your advantage. And Nick is becoming uncle grumpy ;-)
Good videos Mads. What mic you using
Nice Video as well there is sometimes rain here aswell, but the most fascinating question for me is how you got out the wind noise out of the video, did u use a filter for after works or is it just the good equipment ?
Why dont you use back botton fucus Mads this one thing that you wont have to worry about focus on that subject once and thats it you play around with other setting at will. Compostion of photos are great . I carry a piece of hard thin black plastic about 30cm square just to hold over the top of the front lens to shield it from the rain works more often than not.
Most newer cameras are water resistant, but not water proof. I've heard that Fugi's medium format cameras come close to being waterproof, but I'd not suggest testing that.
What setting do you use for time blending?
Why in many of your videos subtitles or automatic translation is not available?
You need a Pentax!
7:38 l must be missing the reason why you don't use a lens hood. l do video work and the lens hood allows me to (at least) take some shots. l can't think of anything better (i.e. more protective against the rain) than a lens hood and whenever possible (not in this case) orientate the camera away from the rain. Thanks for the video!
Exactly. If the rain is too bad, then use an umbrella or tent (If the rain is that bad, the cloth won't help either). Wiping and moving the lens with a cloth before each shot after having focused doesn't sound like a great idea.
Beautiful places, I really like watching your videos and how your images are born. Greetings from Italy. (PS: Too bad the subtitles are missing this time) 😉
Thanks a lot! Yeah, I don't know what I've done to KZhead for them to not generate subtitles, but apparently, they don't like me :P
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You don't mention it, but there's a substantial tidal race in the middle of that view, between the island and the shore, hence the turbulent water there in the image.
Oh man, you're in my home country and I'm not ☹️. I love photographing in "bad" weather, and it's mostly because if growing up in a stormy place. Now I live in Tirol where the weather is always calm, and I'm just not getting any landscape photos worth showing
Super👏where iş it there?
Please do a video where you blend the 10 photos together 🤞
The Mads part. Is this your own creation?
Hi Mads, what is your favorite videogame(s)?
How can I successfully capture rain drops splashing off a large body of water ? Thanks ! ( Canon Eos M50ii , M10 )
Any way to keep rain off lens glass while shooting time lapse of landscape/clouds? What do you use to cover the camera during rain?
I usually don't cover my cameras during rain and I never shoot time lapse in rain ;)
Why you don’t use lens hood?
Your ebook is in french?
Where did you focus?
I want to make a cooking film( video) in nature(village vlog life film), but my problem is that I have to cooking and make video by myself(alone), and I have to climb a tree, for example, pick fruits and vegetables. Is it possible for me to cooking and make film (video)by myself alone? If possible, make an educational film, about cooking in nature . i just have canon G15 dslr camera and poco x3 mobile too. thank's
what is this "hot shoe error"?
Do you edit peoples photos
Nope :)
I noticed you didn't use a lens hood in the rain, Mads, nor mention them as useful for shooting in the rain. Don't you find that a lens hood helps? Granted, if it is driving rain coming at you from the front perhaps it isn't worth it.
I do indeed, as the rain came towards me it would not have mattered. From above, the side or behind, it does help yes :)
so when you wipe your lens with cloth, it doesn't move your camera?? Really??
if you are using 2 second timer to decrease camera movement from your clicking the shutter button, cleaning your lens should cause a lot of movement of camera. Are you saying clicking shutter button causes more camera movement than cleaning your lens?
I'm on the fence at whether I like photo stacking/blending or not. Sure it's legit, possible and enhances everything. But at one point it goes into territory of image manipulation, where the scene cannot be taken by a decisive moment and is not entirely what you experienced. Rather, it's a combination of several experiences. One seagull there, waves here, ship there, island over here etc. Nobody except you knows what you did, of course. But kind of makes photography less about decisive moments and more about image processing of everything you recorded that day at that scene. Photographers doing everything right may wonder why they can't get so many dramatic moments interesting enough in a single take. Again, your work is stellar, but I'm on the fence about this.
I feel you, but sometimes an excellent photo doesn’t or will never translate entirely what you experienced as well... I like to think that the decisive moment is more of a photo journalistic issue. While putting the pieces on a montage is more of a artistic/poetic technique that allows you to tell a story. More of image making. It’s not like a spray and pray thing. You are out there, capturing what you feel good about to put down something you envisioned or imagine will look good in that story/frame. In a photo journalistic essay you would probably put down a series... and the images wouldn’t be from the exact same point of view...
@@guidolima You have a point. If we look at the landscape imagery like a film making, then yeah. Showing your emotions and visuals you experienced and translating that into a single powerful image is a way to go.
Blending photos. Anyone not a fan of this these days?
Art is hard. Keeping the camera equipment dry while making the art - just as hard