Winter Shooting

Well, finals are over and I am a free man for a few weeks. Hopefully I will have the chance to blog a little bit more in my free time.

For this Christmas Eve post I wanted to provide a few links for those looking to go shooting during the few days most of us have off. Winter is a great time to shoot and offers unique opportunities and challenge. I personally have had difficulty creating compelling images that retain detail in the snow and a have a pleasing tonal range across the entire image. White balance can also be tricky in the often cold winter light. Below are links to several articles ranging from how to capture the best winter images, great places to shoot for winter, and even how to best dress and pack for winter photography.

Top National Parks for Winter Photography

More Good Winter Shooting Locations

Capturing Good Tonal Range

Photo Ideas for Winter

Best Practices for Shooting in Cold Weather

Shooting in Extreme Weather

Taming Lighting Extremes

Black and White in Winter

In the spirit of the season I have also included a link to some neat images of Christmas trees. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Trees