Administrative repost from Gary Zuters:
The subject of weather is a topic of personal preferences. In my over
30 years of shooting, I think I've just about encountered every
possible type of weather conditions imaginable short of a full blown
hurricane. While those days of screaming sunshine, and clear blue
skys are desired by many, I find the totally blue sky somewhat boring
and bland! Winter is my favourite season for photography (I guess
living in Canada where winter is half of the year may have had some
influence on that) and there is nothing like a fresh snow, with lots
of dark clouds on the horizon (but sun for the foreground). The
contrasts add excitement to the results, and the low sun angles of
winter, and total lack of haze enhance the photos. I also photograph
railway snowplows as often as possible. I can't think of anything
more dramatic as a plow throwing snow (and photographers!) hundreds
of feet as they attack driftes at "maximum safe speed". Ice storms
also offer great shooting, with light reflecting off ever
surface adding sparkle!
I've also been attracted to the
dramatic light conditions that often immediately precede or follow a
good storm. A black sky with a brilliantly subject in the foreground
is spectacular, although the timing of trains leads to frustration
most of the time - but when it works, the results are worth the
effort, Lightning is another coveted target. A stopped train used
with a time exposure or flash, with mother nature providing
backgroung lighting (for free even) adds drama to an otherwise boring
scene.
These are just my opinions of course from the "Great White
North"
Gary R Zuters
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