How do I stay warm while taking photos? Do gloves get in the way?
Here’s the scenario: The wind is howling, the temps are below freezing, and two Adelie penguins are dancing like Fred and Ginger on an iceberg off your bow. You don’t want to get frostbite or become hypothermic. Stay inside and shoot through the ship’s window – not the best choice since your photo might be a little blurry. Or, take your chances with the elements and wear the appropriate layers of warm clothing. Remember – layer, layer, layer! And “cotton kills” in wet and cold conditions, so polypro and fleece are your friends. It can be hard to take pictures with gloves on. Try polysynthetic glove liners when shooting outdoors. You can always wear them under your thicker fleece or ski-type gloves. You can also use the gloves that feature “flip back” fingertips. Your fingers probably won’t stick to the camera, but if you’re worried just attach some tape or felt or something similar to any metal areas or eyepieces that might touch your skin. Hats help keep your entire body warm, since w
