{"id":80326,"date":"2016-06-21T12:38:03","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T11:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=80326"},"modified":"2016-06-21T12:38:03","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T11:38:03","slug":"wake-wild-side-camp-landscapes-youre-photographing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/landscape_photography-technique\/wake-wild-side-camp-landscapes-youre-photographing\/","title":{"rendered":"Wake up on the wild side: How to go camping for photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_80340&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80340\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/20150207-077.jpg\" alt=\"You can't beat waking up in your chosen location, ready to photograph\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150207-077.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150207-077.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150207-077.jpg?resize=598,400 598w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150207-077.jpg?resize=900,602 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150207-077.jpg?resize=562,376 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">You can&#8217;t beat waking up in your chosen location, ready to photograph<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>If you love exploring the great outdoors with your camera, and you don\u2019t mind roughing it a bit and carrying a two-and-a-half-stone rucksack up a hill, then camping for photography can be a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the landscape and witness sights you might otherwise miss. Wild camping presents superb and varied photographic opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Wild camping can also be very flexible. You don\u2019t need to pre-book, or cancel then lose your deposit if the weather turns bad. You can just go when time permits and the weather looks promising. Once you have some basic gear, it can also be a very cost-effective way of extending your photography day trips into weekend ones.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_80336&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 549px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80336\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4.-IMG_0026-2.jpg\" alt=\"Wild camping means you're always ready for the conditions to come together for that shot you might otherwise miss\" width=\"529\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/4.-IMG_0026-2.jpg 529w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/4.-IMG_0026-2.jpg?resize=300,425 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/4.-IMG_0026-2.jpg?resize=282,400 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Wild camping means you&#8217;re always ready for the conditions to come together for that shot you might otherwise miss<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Do your research<\/h2>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_80333&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80333\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2.-20150830-125-Pano.jpg\" alt=\"Do your research before you head out to ensure you are free to set up your camp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/2.-20150830-125-Pano.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/2.-20150830-125-Pano.jpg?resize=300,126 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/2.-20150830-125-Pano.jpg?resize=630,264 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/2.-20150830-125-Pano.jpg?resize=900,377 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/2.-20150830-125-Pano.jpg?resize=562,235 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Do your research before you head out to ensure you are free to set up your camp<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Before pitching your tent, research the guidelines in relation to wild camping in your chosen location. In England, wild camping isn\u2019t strictly legal unless you have the landowner\u2019s permission. Despite this, though, in the Lake District wild camping is generally tolerated on the high ground well above enclosed farmland, so long as you adhere to some general principles.<\/p>\n<p>These include: leave no trace of your presence (definitely no fires \u2013 take a small stove instead); blend in with your surroundings using a small, discreetly pitched tent; camp in groups of no more than a few tents. Access rules may change over time and do vary across England, Scotland and Wales, so before you set off, it is best to check what the regulations are to avoid a rude awakening.<\/p>\n<p>Time slows down massively when you wild camp, giving you the opportunity to make a cup of coffee, set up camp, explore your area, shoot the sunset, photograph the night sky, and then get up early to see if there is an elusive cloud inversion hovering over the valleys to greet you at sunrise. If we\u2019re not hiking very far and it\u2019s cool overnight, we sometimes take sausages up the fell for breakfast as a special treat. It\u2019s hard work climbing up the fell with all your photography and camping gear, but it is 100% worth the effort. Here\u2019s how to get started.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Wild camping gear<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-80331\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1.-Tent.jpg\" alt=\"1.-Tent\" width=\"539\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Tent.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Tent.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Tent.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Tent.jpg?resize=170,170 170w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Tent.jpg?resize=562,562 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Tent.jpg?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never wild camped before, the good news is that unless you plan to camp in extreme conditions, you don\u2019t need to spend a fortune on a tent. We started out with an inexpensive Coshee 2 tent, which served us well for a few years. There are plenty of other budget wild-camping tents on the market that are reasonably lightweight, or, if you prefer, even lighter weight tarps and bivi bags. You\u2019ll also need a rucksack (I use a 75-litre one with plenty of external pockets and straps) that you can fit both your camping and camera gear into, a warm, lightweight sleeping bag, an inflatable sleep mat (worth the investment for comfort) and a stove, along with other bits and bobs such as a mug and water bottles. If there are water sources near your camp spot, a water-filter system is invaluable as this will make a big difference to the weight of your rucksack. The Sawyer Europe water filter is very good (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sawyereurope.com\">www.sawyereurope.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_80332&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 620px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80332\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1.-Water-filter.jpg\" alt=\"A water filter is invaluable near a wild water source\" width=\"600\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Water-filter.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Water-filter.jpg?resize=300,266 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Water-filter.jpg?resize=451,400 451w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/1.-Water-filter.jpg?resize=562,498 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">A water filter is invaluable near a wild water source<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>2. Research using websites and smartphone apps<\/h2>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_80341&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80341\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/20150926-085-Pano.jpg\" alt=\"An app such as the Photographer's Ephemeris will tell you the sun's position when you wake up\" width=\"1200\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150926-085-Pano.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150926-085-Pano.jpg?resize=300,94 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150926-085-Pano.jpg?resize=630,197 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150926-085-Pano.jpg?resize=900,281 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/20150926-085-Pano.jpg?resize=562,176 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">An app such as the Photographer&#8217;s Ephemeris will tell you the sun&#8217;s position when you wake up<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>When deciding where to wild camp, it pays to do some research. The Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris is as invaluable for choosing your wild-camp location as it is for planning any landscape photography. If you can find a fell that\u2019ll give you a great view of sunset, sunrise, moonset or moonrise, then all the better. There are also some great hiking websites. A favourite is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wainwrightroutes.co.uk\">www.wainwrightroutes.co.uk<\/a>, as each route map is accompanied by lots of photographs, which helps to make sure you don\u2019t miss great features and viewpoints during your trip. Thanks to this website we\u2019ve found lots of beautiful trees, waterfalls, tiny tarns and less well-known views to photograph. For planning ahead and for navigation on the trip, a waterproof version of the OS Explorer map is always in my bag, supplemented by using the ViewRanger GPS smartphone app.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Little fells with great views<\/h2>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_80334&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80334\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3.-20150405-060.jpg\" alt=\"A cloud inversion can be truly spectacular when seen first hand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/3.-20150405-060.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/3.-20150405-060.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/3.-20150405-060.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/3.-20150405-060.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/3.-20150405-060.jpg?resize=562,375 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">A cloud inversion can be truly spectacular when seen first hand<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Unless you\u2019re very fit, it\u2019s worth focusing your time and effort on finding little fells with great views. A great little Lake District fell for wild camping is Middle Fell, which overlooks Wastwater. It\u2019s a favourite because this is the fell from which we saw our first longed-for cloud inversion. To wake up on top of a fell above a valley filled with clouds was something we\u2019d dreamed of, and when it finally happened it was truly spectacular. If there\u2019s one reason to have a go at wild camping, this has to be it.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Shelter from the rain<\/h2>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_80335&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 555px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80335\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/4.-2013-08-11.jpg\" alt=\"Don't be put off by the rain - camping can provide shelter from the elements\" width=\"535\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/4.-2013-08-11.jpg 535w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/4.-2013-08-11.jpg?resize=300,421 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/4.-2013-08-11.jpg?resize=285,400 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Don&#8217;t be put off by the rain &#8211; camping can provide shelter from the elements<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>If we hike in the rain, it\u2019s usually a short and sweet outing, and photographic opportunities are limited. Unless the forecast is for hours and hours of solid rain, wild camping can help overcome this problem by giving you shelter from the worst of the rain as it passes over. Our very first wild camp on Lingmoor Fell was over one rainy weekend in August. We hiked up in the rain, pitched the tent and took shelter while the first deluge passed, then emerged to a dry spell and waited to shoot the next deluge as it passed over the Langdale Pikes, before ducking into the tent again. It rained all night. In the morning, we caught another dry spell and could photograph distant rain showers over the surrounding fells before the rain came back and we packed up and headed home. Our first wild camp was mostly wet, but absolutely brilliant and we were hooked.<\/p>\n<h2>5. People in the landscape<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80337\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/5.-20150207-030.jpg\" alt=\"5.-20150207-030\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/5.-20150207-030.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/5.-20150207-030.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/5.-20150207-030.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/5.-20150207-030.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/5.-20150207-030.jpg?resize=562,375 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n<p>You\u2019ve worked hard to climb up the fell with all your gear on your back, you\u2019ve pitched your tent, and you\u2019ve got some time to relax before you explore and get ready for sunset. Now\u2019s a great chance to take a picture of yourself as a memento of the trip. As an added bonus, if you\u2019re earning income from your photography, photos of people hiking and wild camping sell well with outdoor magazines and on stock photography sites, helping to finance your next trip or bit of kit.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Shoot the night sky<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80338\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6.-IMG_1312-2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"6.-IMG_1312-2-copy\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/6.-IMG_1312-2-copy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/6.-IMG_1312-2-copy.jpg?resize=300,450 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/6.-IMG_1312-2-copy.jpg?resize=267,400 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n<p>Wild camping is often done in areas far from any light pollution, giving exceptional opportunities for shooting the night sky if you are lucky enough to get clear conditions. It\u2019s therefore worth considering taking a lens that will allow you to do some night photography. Lenses are very much a personal choice, but if you\u2019re going to get a really clear night with star-filled skies, consider making space in your rucksack for the Samyang 14mm (or alternative). You\u2019ll also need to take a tripod. I take the very reasonably priced Manfrotto BeFree travel tripod up the fells with me.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Leave the light on<\/h2>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_80339&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80339\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/7.-20150207-102.jpg\" alt=\"Torch light from your tent can add a warm and cosy feel to the shot\" width=\"1200\" height=\"805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/7.-20150207-102.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/7.-20150207-102.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/7.-20150207-102.jpg?resize=596,400 596w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/7.-20150207-102.jpg?resize=900,604 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/7.-20150207-102.jpg?resize=562,377 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Torch light from your tent can add a warm and cosy feel to the shot<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>As well as your head torch, pop a couple of little tent lights in your rucksack \u2013 they don\u2019t need to be anything fancy or expensive. Turn them on at dusk and take photos of your tent lit up in the landscape for a great photo and effect. This shot (right) was taken just after sunset on the snowy top of Raven Crag, overlooking Thirlmere and the Helvellyn fells.<\/p>\n<h2>An important lesson<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, things don\u2019t go as planned and you have to abandon your trip. This happened to us one time. The forecast had been for breezy conditions, but in the middle of the night the wind increased to more than 40mph. Many tents can withstand this, but ours was brand-new and must have had a fault. The wind shredded it. We had to pack up the tent and all our gear in the dark, in the howling wind and heaving rain. We always take waterproofs, large waterproof stuff sacks, maps (including map apps on our smartphones), head torches and back-up torches just in case, so we made it home a bit wet but safely and with all of our gear, except the tent, intact.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the tent manufacturer replaced the tent with no quibbles. But that night was a big lesson for us. We had been prepared, but now we are more wary of camping out on nights when there is potential for a dramatic change in the weather. The Mountain Weather Information Service website (www.mwis.org.uk) is great for checking high-level conditions in advance of your trip.<\/p>\n<h2>Kit list<\/h2>\n<h3>Neoprene camera cover<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-80343\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Neoprene-cover-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Neoprene-cover\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/>\n<p>This provides extra protection for your camera while it\u2019s in your rucksack, and against the elements \u2028when you\u2019re exploring the fell and carrying it over your shoulder.<\/p>\n<h3>Travel tripod<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80344\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Travel-tripod.jpg\" alt=\"Travel-tripod\" width=\"600\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Travel-tripod.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Travel-tripod.jpg?resize=300,129 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Travel-tripod.jpg?resize=562,242 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n<p>This is useful for shooting the night sky, taking long-exposure shots at dusk or for shooting time-lapse footage. An advantage of wild camping is that you\u2019ll have plenty of time to do this once you\u2019ve reached your pitch.<\/p>\n<h3>Wideangle lens<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-80345\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Wide-angle-lens.jpg\" alt=\"Wide-angle-lens\" width=\"542\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Wide-angle-lens.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Wide-angle-lens.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Wide-angle-lens.jpg?resize=562,375 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/>\n<p>Lenses are very much a matter of personal choice, but I like to take a wideangle lens for capturing a night sky full of stars, and for photographing expansive views of the scenery. On that point, the scenery is often spectacular, so I always like to get as much of it in the frame as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Lee filters<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80342\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Filters.jpg\" alt=\"Filters\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Filters.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Filters.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Filters.jpg?resize=630,357 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Filters.jpg?resize=900,510 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/06\/Filters.jpg?resize=562,318 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n<p>I take only 0.9 hard, 0.6 hard and 0.75 soft grad filters with me to save weight. I\u2019ve cut a few of the velvet pockets out of my Lee Filters Field Pouch and use these to protect the three filters I take up the fell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing better than waking up right in the middle of the stunning location you want to photograph, as Anita Nicholson explains in this guide to camping for photography<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":323,"featured_media":80339,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[368],"tags":[],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-80326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-landscape_photography-technique"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Wake up on the wild side: How to go camping for photography - 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