Now Is A Good Time to Photograph...

This is not my favorite time of year for photography but like almost any time of year it does present unique situations that can improve photos or give you a chance at a shot you wouldn't otherwise have.
    Due to the warmer temps yet lack of full foliage, it's a great time to photograph the Arches and Natural Bridges of the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. If you have never been there, you should go. If you have been you should go back.
I know it's expensive to travel these days, even on a short trip. Instead of putting off trips to places you want to go I would suggest getting a friend to go along and split the cost. It isn't hard to find someone who shares your interest in nature or nature photography. It gives you some companionship, another set of eyes to spot interesting subjects, increases your safety and gives you a 50% off sale on your trips.

    Waterfalls are also a good subject now. Cloudy days are excellent days for waterfalls both of the large and not so large variety. Among other advantages, the less bright days allow you to use slower shutter speeds to get that silky look to your flowing water shots.The rains of this time of year also produce waterfalls and water flows that won't be available at the hight of a dry Summer. There is no shortage of Waterfalls in the Tri-State area and you don't have to go  to a huge waterfall to get a good shot. Go.Look.Shoot.Experiment.

     Flowers, both the wild varieties or a potted plant moved out to the yard for some photo ops are another good cloudy weather subject. The cloudy sky acts like a huge photographers softbox to give you a more even highlight/shadow mix in your shots. There are some tips for finding Wildflowers this time of year in the earlier post on Spring Ephemerals, or go hit your local park or garden. The main thing is go shoot some photos, try new things and have a good time.