What do u shoot when the weathers bad?

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Hey guys, now the weathers started to turn, what do u guys shoot? I mean I work 6-5, and have 3 sons (6,4,2) so wkends are quite full so normally shoot for fun in the pm but now it's dark at nite and WET! And since my d3100 isn't water tight goin out in a down poor isn't the best idea.
I'm looking for idea/thinking to try?
 
Aside from just getting out there and putting up with the bad weather, Try doing still life....you can use normal lamps and torches, just suit the white balance to the bulb. Why not try light painting objects in darkened rooms using torches, mobile phone screens etched...?

Personally, this time of year only really sees me changing the ISO up to the higher settings - my photography pretty much stays the same
 
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I'm more passionate about what I photograph than photography itself if that makes sense and with work and 4 kids to juggle, I just have to accept getting out less at this time of year and take whatever weather is served up.

I've no interest in finding things in the house to photograph just for the sake of it so how about shooting the bad weather, you can always set something up so you don't get wet. When it's dry but dark you could still do landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, sky at night, light trails etc etc
 
It depends really on what it is you want to shoot, as Pat says, it's easy to find interesting projects, but if it doesn't press your buttons...

If you want to go outside, have a look at Matts thread about night shooting. It's not too difficult to keep your camera dry, even if you had a weatherproof camera I'd recommend raincovers anyway.
 
Another suggestion for still life. I am not sure of your knowledge or ability but:

You can arrange the objects to give good composition, choose the colours to create harmony or to clash. Move everything around so that the light is from a different direction, diffuse the light, reflect the light. Try different focal lengths at the same, and different, distances. Underexpose, overexpose by different amounts to see the effect. Experiment with different apertures for DoF. Change the ISO to use small apertures at shutter speeds where you can hand hold the camera without shake, check the amount of noise when using high ISO etc.
While doing all that you do not have to worry that the subject is moving, or will disappear.
It really is worthwhile because once you have the subject set up you are no longer worried about getting a good/great picture, it is all about playing and learning.
 
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WET! And since my d3100 isn't water tight goin out in a down poor isn't the best idea.
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If only someone would invent some sort of camera rain cover...hmm :)

But seriosuly.. I just googled "rain photography" theres some great examples and ideas...

Personally i shoot exactly the same as in dry weather.. but get wet :)
 
I spent an hour this morning doing some stop animation with my two girls 6 & 4 yrs. Let me play with my camera, spent time with the kids and let them be involved in making something.
Used the kids toys and dolls to make a short animation.
A bit out side the box,

Dave
 
I tend to do a lot of Macro around the house when the winter weather gets here. I do try and get out for some snow and frost shots when it's colder but a highlight for me is finding an insect around the house. I've recently got a macro rail and Raynox 250 so I'm looking forward to try some stacking.
 
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