Well, no chance of good weather here in Manchester. It has been a miserable 6 months or so, but good for photography. Loved the photos, Steve. The first one was the kind of photography that I seek but seldom find, absolutely brilliant.
Im the same ,however I need to be in the mood for it, because its so difficult, when I was travelling in UK in 2017 we had some awful weather but you don't have a choice, you have to keep going and yes I got some great overcast bad weather photos, love your shots by the way fantastic in b&w, I have a roll of xp2 super to develope, can't remember what's on it 😂 keen to see how it looks
This weather is fairly typical for the UK, especially in 2024 when we’ve yet to have any warm weather. At least it makes for interesting shots and there’s never a dull moment (apart from when it’s dull of course 😊).
Nice images Steve. I try to get out just after a storm if I can, particularly at sunset. The colours in the sky can be fantastic, but I don't know how that would translate in black and white. Anyway, I don't think you had to wait long for inclement weather this year so far.
Totally agree. I often have the most fun and find more interesting photographs when I brave the elements of wind and rain, especially in woodland. There is also the special “calm” after the storm that is especially magical.
I completely agree with you - I've gotten some of my best photographs, in black 'n white, in bad weather out and off the beaten track. And, forgive my impression of a LP record but the photographs you showed here are absolutely wonderful. As usual.
Changeable weather keeps you on your (photography) toes. The dynamic lighting can be tricky to keep in pace with (can change ohh so fast). Good you had a landscape to do the lighting justice :-)
Wet and cold are the only downsides, and they pass and they're something we laugh at - sometimes even at the time when it all get too ludicrous. I love this stuff, Steve, and i'm glad you do to. All the very best from a cabin in a swamp in a rainforest in New Zealand. (btw - i enjoyed, the vid, the photos, the discourse, very much - Carry On!)
A very good episode, Steve. I agree with all you shared here. I find I have been reluctant to go out in those conditions, even though I know the truth of what you are saying about them. And, those are the kinds of images I want most to capture. I will just have to get over it and get myself out there.
Fab photos Steve! JMW Turner strapped himself to a ships mast so that he could experience the full might of a storm at sea - just off Margate. I'm not suggesting you should go that far, but it's a similar idea. He didn't have a great time either, but the work he produced as a result was quite something.
My favourite light is when the sun comes out just after a downpour. You have to be out there to find it. Wholly agree that B&W is the best for the conditions l
Those BW images are insane, captures the mood perfectly. I love shooting landscapes in inclement weather. I'm sure your Bronica or Xpan would have been perfect as well. Thanks
Ah, yes. Weather. Conditions like those are few and far between here. We can go weeks on end without so much as a wandering cloud here. Your perseverance certainly paid off. Nice work, as always.
Besides the great shots, I'm really admiring some of your photographs, I envy you for your fellow-photographers who did not call it a day and headed to the next cafe but ignored the weather and waited for the magic moment when it starts clearing again. Consider yourself lucky, I'm usually on my own a few moments after the first drops from above. 😅
It’s rare to see anyone using a camera once the rain arrives, shame really as that’s when many of the best shots are possible. It isn’t easy at the time I’ll admit but the results stay with you.
Totally on the same page with you on this one. My best photos have been taken in super bad weather. Frozen fingers, chilled to the bone etc. I only shoot B+W film and take 2-3 cameras with me. HP5+ Leica MP Iso 400, Leica M2 Iso 800 and Rollei 35S Iso 400 with a range of ND filters for creative shots.(Leica filters too expensive). It is impossible to change film on these days and my takeaway is to now make sure that I never completely finish the roll on the hike.I have done just that at an epic location in snow conditions and with no film left I saw the best photo I never took just as I returned to the carpark. Lesson learned. Fortunately when I returned to warm conditions I knew not to remove the film or lenses until they come back to temperature as going from cold to hot causes condensation. If I am in rainy conditions with little wind I have an umbrella hat I got from Ali Express really cheap which just protects the camera long enough for the shot. This is best only used when you are totally alone for the comedic look you create...Cheers!
I also dislike fiddling with cameras whilst out in tricky conditions which is why I prefer the autofocus/autowind models. To be honest though a fully sealed digital camera makes more sense.
Rain is ok, but rain and heavy wind and cold is a bit too much. I wonder if a waterproof camera would be any help here, because you would've raindrops on the lens all the time.
Thank you for the pictures. It helps a lot with black and white pictures I'm going to ask you some questions while watching UA-cam 1. When you use the black and white filter, do you correct it? 2.What is the photometry mode when shooting with the f80 camera Spot photometry or multi-pattern photometry? When you shoot with 3.xp2 film, iso is 200,250 Is there a reason why you're filming with that And what's the development time?
When I shoot with 35mm cameras I use the built in meter so do not need to correct for any filters. If a camera has matrix metering I always use it. It is fast and reliable but I still tend to exclude much of the sky when locking in a reading.
Oh, and I rate XP2 depending on the conditions. Bright and sunny, EI200, normal EI 250, dull EI 400. This film loves overexpose and the sky doesn’t block up. Losing shadow detail can kill it though so never underexpose.
Funny coincidence that I've come to the same conclusion in the last few weeks while shooting sky-oriented landscapes on HP5 with the 4x5. Bad weather is optimal for sky shots. I have a roll of XP2 in front of me that I've been wanting to shoot, but your comment has me baffled: should I use a green filter to get cloud contrast with XP2 rather than the usual orange/red filter I use with HP5? Does the C41 film behave that much differently from the B&W? Great shots of some interesting topography. Wish we had scenes like that in New England.
Hi Dave. You will get very similar results in skies whether you use a yellow or the yellow/green filter. Green alone is similar but loses you more light and is best reserved for when you have a lot of greenery.
Hi I love your photos ! ua-cam.com/video/R77qSMfh0kQ/v-deo.html " Whilst the majority of the images were made using a 720nm infrared filter there were a few good ones taken with no filter attached for that full spectrum look." May I ask which type of conversion yo use - Clear glass, no UV filtration or ???. Thanks
No such thing as bad weather - just different kinds of good weather. But don't leave home without the plastic bags! Cheers Steve.
I’m a big fan of disposable shower caps 😊
You got some great shots, and the video is cracking. I'm still recovering but it was extremely enjoyable both in the cafe and up the hill.
Thanks Robin, it was challenging but thank goodness for Chesters 😀
Wasn't it Constable that painted so many cloud pictures. He captured the fact that clouds were always different and always interesting.
It was indeed.
Well, no chance of good weather here in Manchester. It has been a miserable 6 months or so, but good for photography. Loved the photos, Steve. The first one was the kind of photography that I seek but seldom find, absolutely brilliant.
It’s been miserable everywhere this year and shows no signs of improving ☔️
Im the same ,however I need to be in the mood for it, because its so difficult, when I was travelling in UK in 2017 we had some awful weather but you don't have a choice, you have to keep going and yes I got some great overcast bad weather photos, love your shots by the way fantastic in b&w, I have a roll of xp2 super to develope, can't remember what's on it 😂 keen to see how it looks
This weather is fairly typical for the UK, especially in 2024 when we’ve yet to have any warm weather. At least it makes for interesting shots and there’s never a dull moment (apart from when it’s dull of course 😊).
An approaching storm is a great setting for black and white photography. Side benefit: fewer people around in bad weather.
Very true, not many cameras get to see the rain.
Looks great and as always great images.
Thanks Michael.
Nice images Steve. I try to get out just after a storm if I can, particularly at sunset. The colours in the sky can be fantastic, but I don't know how that would translate in black and white. Anyway, I don't think you had to wait long for inclement weather this year so far.
Thanks Colin, it’s not hard to find conditions like this in 2024, I’m still waiting for winter to end.
Wuthering heights. I like it.
San Francisco Bay, near me, is a popular location that benefits from inclement weather. Thanks for sharing
It’s like British weather over there, we had fog for two days when we visited in summer 2012.
9:01 I hope you have that image framed and on display. Stunning!
It’s growing on me 🙂
Hi Steve ! Great video !!! Beautiful photos !!!
Thanks for watching Evgeny.
Very nice photos. You earned them!
Thank you very much Ted.
Totally agree. I often have the most fun and find more interesting photographs when I brave the elements of wind and rain, especially in woodland. There is also the special “calm” after the storm that is especially magical.
I love the magic window just after a front passes, there’s no light like it.
Great photos! Yes, weather is the best.
It really is!
I think you can saw there is no such thing as bad conditions just different conditions suitable for different types of photography.
I completely agree with you - I've gotten some of my best photographs, in black 'n white, in bad weather out and off the beaten track. And, forgive my impression of a LP record but the photographs you showed here are absolutely wonderful. As usual.
Thank you 🙂
5:27 is a killer, I envy it Mozart :)
Your excellent images are the proof of what you said 🙂
Thanks Joerg.
Brilliant❤
Thank you 😊
I guess we are fortunate to be in the UK where there is very little except bad weather!😂👍📸
We are super fortunate in 2024, no sun so far!
Good pictures, plus Type 2 Fun. Sounds like a great day to me.
Amazing BW images, amazing effort! Great advice.
Glad you enjoyed it Stephen.
Wonderful shots that were well worth the effort. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Changeable weather keeps you on your (photography) toes. The dynamic lighting can be tricky to keep in pace with (can change ohh so fast). Good you had a landscape to do the lighting justice :-)
It was challenging but I knew the images would be worth it.
I once heard someone describe landscape photographers as just photographing weather 😂
Wet and cold are the only downsides, and they pass and they're something we laugh at - sometimes even at the time when it all get too ludicrous. I love this stuff, Steve, and i'm glad you do to. All the very best from a cabin in a swamp in a rainforest in New Zealand. (btw - i enjoyed, the vid, the photos, the discourse, very much - Carry On!)
Glad you enjoyed it, from 12,000 miles away 😊
Totally agree, Steve. You have to invest effort and commitment for your craft - and you did just that in the Lake District.
Thanks Graham.
I love when you are out there on a bad weather and getting cold! ;-)
Grrrrr! 😊
A very good episode, Steve. I agree with all you shared here. I find I have been reluctant to go out in those conditions, even though I know the truth of what you are saying about them. And, those are the kinds of images I want most to capture. I will just have to get over it and get myself out there.
I did struggle a bit James but we were lucky enough to get a short window of dry weather and this made it a worthwhile outing.
That was a day you will remember Steve, and the conditions gave you some superb photographs.
Thank you 🙂
Fab photos Steve!
JMW Turner strapped himself to a ships mast so that he could experience the full might of a storm at sea - just off Margate. I'm not suggesting you should go that far, but it's a similar idea. He didn't have a great time either, but the work he produced as a result was quite something.
Thanks Simon. I should take a fully waterproof digital outfit with me, plastic bags don’t make for easy camera operation.
yep, totally agree, Steve, the images speak for themselves. Enjoyed all. Thanks. KB
Glad you enjoyed it Ken.
Those are all great shots. Scanned or darkroom?
All scanned, the darkroom is in boxes at present 🙁
My favourite light is when the sun comes out just after a downpour. You have to be out there to find it. Wholly agree that B&W is the best for the conditions l
Very true, timing is everything.
Thanks for sharing great as always
My pleasure
Martin Parr comes to mind! His photo book was a joy.
Those BW images are insane, captures the mood perfectly. I love shooting landscapes in inclement weather. I'm sure your Bronica or Xpan would have been perfect as well. Thanks
They would have been fine but I hate using tripods in the hills or lugging big cameras up there.
@@SteveONions Makes sense
Ah, yes. Weather. Conditions like those are few and far between here. We can go weeks on end without so much as a wandering cloud here. Your perseverance certainly paid off. Nice work, as always.
This is our normal weather, whatever the season 😀
Deine Bilder tun der Seele gut. Du hast den Blick, den es braucht... Danke für diese gute Reportage. Ich war gern mit dabei...
You are very welcome.
Besides the great shots, I'm really admiring some of your photographs, I envy you for your fellow-photographers who did not call it a day and headed to the next cafe but ignored the weather and waited for the magic moment when it starts clearing again. Consider yourself lucky, I'm usually on my own a few moments after the first drops from above. 😅
It’s rare to see anyone using a camera once the rain arrives, shame really as that’s when many of the best shots are possible. It isn’t easy at the time I’ll admit but the results stay with you.
Oh dear Steve, you have inspired me and my old bones will regret it. But your photos are superb mate 👍
Well worth a go, just not too often 😊
Super news! I can comment! Love your videos! Weather is everything! Live in Toronto!
Thanks Jason.
Totally on the same page with you on this one. My best photos have been taken in super bad weather. Frozen fingers, chilled to the bone etc. I only shoot B+W film and take 2-3 cameras with me. HP5+ Leica MP Iso 400, Leica M2 Iso 800 and Rollei 35S Iso 400 with a range of ND filters for creative shots.(Leica filters too expensive). It is impossible to change film on these days and my takeaway is to now make sure that I never completely finish the roll on the hike.I have done just that at an epic location in snow conditions and with no film left I saw the best photo I never took just as I returned to the carpark. Lesson learned. Fortunately when I returned to warm conditions I knew not to remove the film or lenses until they come back to temperature as going from cold to hot causes condensation. If I am in rainy conditions with little wind I have an umbrella hat I got from Ali Express really cheap which just protects the camera long enough for the shot. This is best only used when you are totally alone for the comedic look you create...Cheers!
I also dislike fiddling with cameras whilst out in tricky conditions which is why I prefer the autofocus/autowind models. To be honest though a fully sealed digital camera makes more sense.
Love that photo with the light breaking through. Are you thinking of posting that for sale?
I’ve no plans Erich unless I make it as a one off inkjet.
@@SteveONions That is a pretty one. If you ever decide to do a regular print, keep me in mind. I'll purchase it.
Wait for rain in the Lake District? That must have been a very short wait.
There’s lakes there for a reason 🙂
Rain is ok, but rain and heavy wind and cold is a bit too much. I wonder if a waterproof camera would be any help here, because you would've raindrops on the lens all the time.
I’d need to shoot digital to get something even remotely waterproof, noting film based gets close (Nikonos excepted).
Thank you for the pictures. It helps a lot with black and white pictures
I'm going to ask you some questions while watching UA-cam
1. When you use the black and white filter, do you correct it?
2.What is the photometry mode when shooting with the f80 camera Spot photometry or multi-pattern photometry?
When you shoot with
3.xp2 film, iso is 200,250
Is there a reason why you're filming with that
And what's the development time?
When I shoot with 35mm cameras I use the built in meter so do not need to correct for any filters.
If a camera has matrix metering I always use it. It is fast and reliable but I still tend to exclude much of the sky when locking in a reading.
Oh, and I rate XP2 depending on the conditions. Bright and sunny, EI200, normal EI 250, dull EI 400. This film loves overexpose and the sky doesn’t block up. Losing shadow detail can kill it though so never underexpose.
@@SteveONions Thank you. It helped. I wish you luck always
(Steve casually turned into Ansel Adams for this video)
😀
Funny coincidence that I've come to the same conclusion in the last few weeks while shooting sky-oriented landscapes on HP5 with the 4x5. Bad weather is optimal for sky shots. I have a roll of XP2 in front of me that I've been wanting to shoot, but your comment has me baffled: should I use a green filter to get cloud contrast with XP2 rather than the usual orange/red filter I use with HP5? Does the C41 film behave that much differently from the B&W? Great shots of some interesting topography. Wish we had scenes like that in New England.
Hi Dave. You will get very similar results in skies whether you use a yellow or the yellow/green filter. Green alone is similar but loses you more light and is best reserved for when you have a lot of greenery.
So it that a mechanically stabilizzed lens? I've never really heard of stabilised lenses on film cameras!
There are a few later stabilised lenses for the likes of Nikon F mount cameras but you need one of the last film bodies - F5, F100, F80, F75.
Hi I love your photos ! ua-cam.com/video/R77qSMfh0kQ/v-deo.html " Whilst the majority of the images were made using a 720nm infrared filter there were a few good ones taken with no filter attached for that full spectrum look." May I ask which type of conversion yo use - Clear glass, no UV filtration or ???. Thanks
You always need clear glass filters when shooting IR as a UV one will affect the image.