The Blending of Seasons

The Adventure:
It seems to happen every autumn here in the Rockies. Just as the season’s colors are at their ultimate peak, a large storm inevitably blows in, and smashes the Wasatch Front with high energy and blankets the mountains in snow. During this short-lived storm, most of the leaves get knocked from their branches, and just like that the autumn color is gone for the year. This year is no different. The storm approaches, and around mid-afternoon the snow is falling, and accumulating quickly. I soon find myself up in the canyons, all by my lonesome, photographing the colors among this contrast of white.

The Photo Lesson:
There are really two lessons here I want to talk about. The first is fear. Do not be afraid to get out there when the weather gets tough. More often than not, it is the tough weather that produces the most rewarding images. The next is protecting your gear while shooting in difficult weather. There are many ways to protect your gear from falling moisture. My favorite set-up is a sturdy tripod and my baseball hat. It fits beautifully over my camera body and the bill protects the lens from water. This set-up also allows me to keep shooting even while the snow is falling. Just remember to embrace tough weather, and to protect your equipment.