Stormy Seas, Norway

Photo: A ship’s wake cutting through stormy waters in Norway
When shooting in heavy weather you need to give extra thought to how to protect your gear. For instance, there’s always a lot of wind and salt spray over the bow and deck when you’re on a ship. You want to keep your cameras and lenses away from saltwater at all costs. It will devastate
your equipment. There are hosts of available products specifically designed for each camera brand and series, and they do an excellent job of protecting equipment.
Protect your gear and find a secure spot. If by chance your camera does get splashed with saltwater, quickly wipe it down with a cloth dampened with freshwater to help remove salt crystals and spray. If your equipment just gets wet from the rain, wipe it down and use a hair dryer on low heat, not too close to the camera, to remove the humidity and condensation.
When shooting weather from a moving boat, always try to find a secure place out of the wind and spray that also gives your body some extra support so you can hold the camera steady. Never let bad weather stop you from taking photographs. —Cotton Coulson
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