v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 14TH MAY v 14th November 2024 • The HERALD • Page 85 VAUXTECH LOCAL GARAGE Tel: 023 8086 9496 Unit 5, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Totton, Southampton SO40 9LA LOCAL GARAGE EST 27 YEARS • Servicing & Repairs • MOT’s (arranged) • Brakes • Clutches • Tyres • Air Conditioning • Collection & Delivery Locally Friendly & Reliable Onsite Café Facilities All Makes & Models Winter Wonderland Awaits: A Guide to Winter Photography Advice from photoGuard Tips to protect the kit in winter It is crucial to keep the costly camera kit protected in winter. Before heading out, ensure to pack all accessories needed to make the most of the winter scene. For the freezing temperatures, a tripod might be needed to steady the camera while taking photos. Lens cloths and other cleaning materials may also come in handy to wipe away any dirt or moisture from the lens, as will a rain cover to keep the camera dry. e camera’s batteries can also lose charge faster in the cold weather, so it may also be worth keeping a spare set of batteries. “While the drop in temperature brings more opportunities to get creative with your camera, it can also lead to an increased risk of something going wrong. At photoGuard, we’re serious about providing cover to photographers of all abilities” adds James. Read more winter photography tips and techniques on: www.photoguard.co.uk/winter-photography-tips Winter is o en thought of as the most magical time of the year. is is especially true for photographers willing to brave the cold, as winter unveils a picturesque canvas. As the weather gets colder, frostier, and sometimes even the snow akes start to fall, there is no better time to venture outdoors and capture the magni cent landscapes. e beauty of winter is full of photography ideas and endless possibilities for photographers eager to experiment with their cra and create captivating visual narratives. “The great thing about wintertime is that there are endless ideas to experiment with in order to create some stunning photographs” says James Whitten, Marketing Manager at photoGuard. Leading camera equipment insurer photoGuard shares their favourite concepts for the cold and useful tips and techniques that are needed to capture them. Natural winter light A frosty morning can provide some incredible natural lighting to set the scene with. e low light of a winter’s day can be the perfect backdrop, and a light dusting of frost can turn almost any object into a photo that grabs attention. Frost-covered trees, cobwebs and even leaves can make for idyllic images. Snow and frost can re ect back to the camera, which could mean the scene ends up underexposed, leaving a tint to the image. To avoid this, photographers should have a play around with adding more exposure and con guring the histogram on the DSLR. e histogram is a graph that, when displayed on the camera, will show how well exposed the picture is. Ideally, a good shot will have the graph on the histogram touching both sides of the screen. Winter wonderland awaits Frozen water If wanting to get creative, experimenting with shots of frozen lakes, rivers and other water featured can be a great idea. An icy pond or even a puddle can cast a re ection that can split the scene in two, mirroring the landscape and in turn making for a breath-taking picture. Wreath Making at Lepe Get into the Christmas spirit, and create your own unique Christmas wreath, made from natural foliage collected from Lepe Country Park on Monday 9th December, 1.30pm–3.30pm and Saturday 14th December, 7pm–9pm. To book your space please visit: www.hants.gov.uk/ thingstodo/countryparks/lepe/whats-on
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