I Hate Shooting in the Rain
Couple of weeks ago, on what was the longest night of the year, homeless advocates, social workers and a few homeless people themselves held a vigil honoring those who had died over the years while still on the streets of Napa. The ceremony was small but serious and considering that it was held in small town USA, well attended.
The problem was the miserable weather. The kind of weather that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a cup of soup. The rain was steady, not pouring, and it completely through me off. I’ve only had to shoot in rain a few times, so I have no practice and should keep that in mind while I berate myself. But it bugs me that I couldn’t think straight enough to really work the situation.
Well, I take that back. The ceremony was short and I was able to work a couple of shots at least a little bit. What’s bothering me is my lack of clear thinking re: my exposure. If I had just made a small adjustment in my shutter speed on a few of the frames, I could’ve come away with at least more to choose from. It may not have made a difference in the end as to which photo got the nod, but you never know.
Funny how I’m writing about the weather again. Guess I know what I need to work on. Anyway, this is what I ended up with. Could’ve been better.
