Photography under Extream Conditions

Football in the rain - In this shot you can see the water standing in the field and how hard it is raining.
@bobmnu (8157)
United States
July 29, 2007 2:23am CST
A few days ago I was taking photos at a Semi Pro Football Game. The weather forcast was for Isolated Showers. I was caught in a shower that was far from isolated it was a downpour that lasted for about 1/2 hr and left about 2 inches of water running off the field. I was caught out there with all my camera equiptment and my camera. My camera bag, a Lowpro Reporter Bag, was rated as an all weather bag. I had my extra lens in there and spare battery and cards in the camera bag. When it started to sprinkle I got my all weather cover on my camera. Within 10minutes I was soaked but was able to get some good shots. One thing that did save me was having a weather proof covering to cover my camera, whch stayed dry, and a plastic bag that I was able to cover my camera bag with and help kee it somewhat dry. The bag did live up to the rating and it was wet on the outside but the inside was dry. I was glad that i had a few items with me to protect my equiptment.
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devilofdeath
@devilofdeath (58)
• Belgium
29 Jul 07
hi , according to the photo , the conditions were extreme indeed . its almost un under water shot :d what equipment is it taken with , i assume its a good camera , since you had an extra lens and such :) greetz
bobmnu
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I was shooting with a Canon Rebel Xt with a Tamron 28-200 lens. My camera was covered with a Pelican all weather case. Like I said the camera was the only thing that was dry.
devilofdeath
@devilofdeath (58)
• Belgium
31 Jul 07
aargghh, what a good equipment , -dream-dream- im just a beginning selfthaught photographer and i'm shooting with a sony dsc-h1 . although i don't have such a quality equimpment , i think my photos have some potential. I'd be honored if you took a look:) they are at: http://www.vume.com/photos/browse/byuser/thephotographer