There was light consistent rain falling most of the day yesterday which made for some interesting photo opportunities. I especially like how the rain enhances color saturation and gives a slick and shiny appearance to most things. I did get some photos I liked, including the one above taken along one of the walkways in the park.
I took my Nikon D700 with the 24-70mm f2.8 lens to weather the rain. When not shooting I’d flip the bottom of my windbreaker over the pair to protect them from the worst of it and I patted them dry once back at the car–they were left sitting out to finish drying back home. They seem none the worst for wear from the experience.
I however, was wet and chilled. I’d also chosen the wrong footwear, no tread, and spent much of the adventure trying to keep my footing on the wet leaves and mud. No, I didn’t stay on the paved walkways. But when returning home that same lack of tread meant almost no de-mudding of my shoes was required–not a bad trade off. ;-)
Yes, Earl, I like the no de-mudding style of shoe. these usually are the ones we’ve worn for a few years but don’t want to give up. We also have had the rainy weather, soft diffused light and wonderful contrast. I even like the diffused window light created with overcast days. Watch your step!
One thing’s for sure, that camera could take a whole lot more than you put it through. As you know, I’ve shot my D300 in a downpour, not even bothering to protect it. :-) Be careful with those shoes, you don’t want to end up on your keester looking up at the leaves that have not fallen. ;-)
Ummmmm. A path, a fence, trees, fall leaves. What’s not to like? Lovely job in capturing this. Plus, I’m glad you didn’t it up looking up at those leaves still on the trees.
@Monte: With the high clay content of the soil around here wet winters usually require some more grip. I too enjoy the light offered by overcast days.
@Paul: I’ve not worked up the courage to try the camera in a downpour yet but I don’t feel it has to be so protected now. I always try and keep the right side up as I photograph but if I do end up looking up at the leaves I hope I get a good shot! ;-)
@Anita: Thank you..just what I was thinking, all the right ingredients.
That final comment to Paulspoken like a true photographer!