What will i photograph in the winter?

Raw photographer · Oct 30, 2019

Original katomi said:
As the cold makes my disability worse I do a lot more table top photography in the winter. Have a look around the house and look at things with a photography eye. And the ...what can I do with that thought. As we have seen a plastic fork photographed using a poloriser filter gives some brill effects. A knife edge in macro has leading lines to vanishing point. Water drops and crown splashes, photographing a coin spinning using a flash so that you capture a moment in the spin, hell I am not going to give you all my ideas.
Just look around think how and what sort of photo could I make out of ....

Thanks, great ideas.

Raw photographer · Oct 30, 2019

smoke665 said:
You don't often see it, but one of the most magical times of cold weather is a https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/what-is-hoar-frost/70007064 it's like a sparkly fairy land. Catch it early in the morning and the ice will act like prisms

Thats awesome!

Raw photographer · Oct 30, 2019

RVT1K said:
There's always ice instead of snow....

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Never thought of that.

Raw photographer · Oct 30, 2019

JoeW said:
View attachment 181616 View attachment 181617 There are a gazillion things to shoot during the winter. It's just that if your preferred stuff involves warm weather (like beaches or green leaves) than it feels like nothing.

I find that shooting in winter tends to (a generalization, I know), more thinking and planning ahead of time and you need to think about composition to consistently get great winter shots. For instance, using negative space. Or B&W (which snow facilities). Or use of shadow.

Personally, I just love what you can do with dripping icicles. Or water that has frozen on berries or leaves or branches. Animals in snow or winter create a whole different look (I may fly out to Utah in December or January to shoot some bison because I want photos of breath steaming out of their nostrils and snow on their matted hides). Frozen water--don't get me started--oh my. A long time ago when I was less competent I shot some frozen waves on Lake Superior. And of course, there are all sorts of things to shoot around the holidays what with decorations and lights.

Wow those images are great, and some awesome ideas as well.

Raw photographer · Oct 30, 2019

WOW WOW WOW!!! my list has overflowed! These are all fantastic guys, I don't think i'l be bored of things to shoot this winter. Gives me some great ideas,

Thanks.

RVT1K · Oct 30, 2019

Raw photographer said:
RVT1K said:

There's always ice instead of snow....

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Never thought of that.

Glad I could help. Good luck and have fun.

SquarePeg · Oct 30, 2019

Raw photographer said:
WOW WOW WOW!!! my list has overflowed! These are all fantastic guys, I don't think i'l be bored of things to shoot this winter. Gives me some great ideas,

Thanks.

At one point some of our members were posting short “how to” instructions on things like water droplet and smoke photography. I’ll see if I can find them and post links.

Flying Panda · Oct 30, 2019

Winter photography suggestions? Basically, some really "cool" shots! :biglaugh:

Seriously, there are some really good suggestions already mentioned but I might add that anything outdoors in nature during the early hours of the morning or late evening hours are a must. The atmospheric and environmental conditions during these times can enhance a good composition.

Destin · Oct 30, 2019

Winter is a great time to try star trails as well, find cool architectural shapes and shoot start trails with them.

Raw photographer · Oct 30, 2019

Destin said:
Winter is a great time to try star trails as well, find cool architectural shapes and shoot start trails with them.

Yes i love shooting star trail images. One of my favorites to photograph

JoeW · Oct 30, 2019

Plus, you're far enough north that if you check this: Aurora - 30 minute forecast | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center and then probably just drive a little bit further north on the right night and capture the Aurora Borealis. And make us all envious.

CherylL · Oct 30, 2019

Does it have to be outside? I've taken photos of snow in the tall grasses thru the window. Buy a bunch of flowers and shoot inside. Move the vase around the room and watch how the light falls.