Misty days and motivation?

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I find it quite hard to get motivated to anything on cold, wet misty days and my photography is no exception! Please post some misty pics to enthuse me!Misty Ropa Valley.jpg
Here's one from my Greek holiday (never have problems getting motivated there!).
 
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I love foggy days! I look out for them. Head to a woodland.
 

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I find no motivation or desire to take pictures in the mist, fog or cold. Indeed I actively avoid it because I cannot stand these conditions. I like the heat and sun.

Do what feels right for you. The best pictures come from being out in places you like in conditions you like. Best advice I can give is to thy own self be true. Don't force yourself into doing stuff you wouldn't do just to take pictures you think other folk will like. Forge your own path.
 
SFTPhotography said:
I find no motivation or desire to take pictures in the mist, fog or cold. Indeed I actively avoid it because I cannot stand these conditions. I like the heat and sun.

Do what feels right for you. The best pictures come from being out in places you like in conditions you like. Best advice I can give is to thy own self be true. Don't force yourself into doing stuff you wouldn't do just to take pictures you think other folk will like. Forge your own path.
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Why post something so defeatist when the OP was specifically asking for motivation! I say get that warm coat on, give it a whirl, then make your mind up if you ever want to do it again. We get so much cold, misty weather, it seems a shame not to come to terms with it, not to mention the mental and physical health benefits of getting your ar$3 off the sofa. And it feels so good to come back into the warm again and download your efforts with a nice hot cup of [insert favourite beverage].
 
ALL comments and remarks are welcome. I'm seeing both sides of the coin. Then, I can make my mind up what to do.;) Great shots there.
 
Stegosaurus said:
Why post something so defeatist when the OP was specifically asking for motivation! I say get that warm coat on, give it a whirl, then make your mind up if you ever want to do it again. We get so much cold, misty weather, it seems a shame not to come to terms with it, not to mention the mental and physical health benefits of getting your ar$3 off the sofa. And it feels so good to come back into the warm again and download your efforts with a nice hot cup of [insert favourite beverage].
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See I prefer to focus my time and energy into conditions and places I like. I don't think it's defeatist - just realistic. The OP mentioned finding plenty of motivation whilst in Greece and well it is lovely and hot.

And I hate warm drinks :D Nothing beats a nice cold beverge after a hot walk in the sun :D


Agree though - it is great to get off the couch and do a 5-10mi walk every day - and I do - I just don't bother taking the camera with me as I have NO desire to shoot in such abysmal conditions. I don't feel the need, or want, to take pictures year round. I just take them when I want.
 
Stegosaurus said:
Why post something so defeatist when the OP was specifically asking for motivation! I say get that warm coat on, give it a whirl, then make your mind up if you ever want to do it again. We get so much cold, misty weather, it seems a shame not to come to terms with it, not to mention the mental and physical health benefits of getting your ar$3 off the sofa. And it feels so good to come back into the warm again and download your efforts with a nice hot cup of [insert favourite beverage].
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A few years ago I forced myself motivation wise to photograph certain genres and continuingly trying to motivate myself killed the hobby for me. It's only in the last 12 months that i've found my passion again by finding what motivates me and it's not forced. So, I agree with what steve says, do what feels right for you
 
SFTPhotography said:
See I prefer to focus my time and energy into conditions and places I like. I don't think it's defeatist - just realistic. The OP mentioned finding plenty of motivation whilst in Greece and well it is lovely and hot.

And I hate warm drinks :D Nothing beats a nice cold beverge after a hot walk in the sun :D


Agree though - it is great to get off the couch and do a 5-10mi walk every day - and I do - I just don't bother taking the camera with me as I have NO desire to shoot in such abysmal conditions. I don't feel the need, or want, to take pictures year round. I just take them when I want.
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Ah well, we are just going to have to agree to disagree. I find it hard to get motivated on a hot, dry, dusty August day, but my love of IR photography saves the day there!
 
JasonPC said:
leg it up a hill or mountain and enjoy the views, it can be utterly spectacular.
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! A little difficult in Norfolk, but perhaps I can leg it up a church tower or a windmill. See. I'm getting enthused now! (y) :)
 
Mist/fog is a thorn in my side - but if you wait around it can clear and as it clears it gives interesting results.

I had to wait in horrid fog for 3hrs to take this

_DSC4097 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Some people like this sorta thing - I don't but sadly the big view was hidden by f*****g fog

_DSC6289 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

If you can get above it...great

_DSC5509 - Version 2 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC2635 - Version 2 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Or shoot through it

_DSC2643 - Version 2 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

But wait for it to burn off is my favourite approach

_DSC3138 - 65x24 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC7015 - Version 4 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC7020 - Version 7 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr
 
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Hi, my dog motivates me to go out, two times a day. I always have a camera with me. So here a few fog pics :

Basima:

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Another dog-walker in the fog :

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Details in the fog:

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Pixbarmy said:
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! A little difficult in Norfolk, but perhaps I can leg it up a church tower or a windmill. See. I'm getting enthused now! (y) :)
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I find woodland photography really frustrating, even if helped out by mist, so if getting up a hill isn’t an option then a walk by the river (or a lake) will do.


Winter Morning by Jason, on Flickr
 
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