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Walking in the woods may sound quite simple, but if you want to be able to walk OUT of the woods with all of your bits and pieces intact and a few quality nature photographs,
you might consider bringing along some of these key items...
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PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
Your camera - this one seems obvious, but I forget it from time to time and end up just exercising. boo.
Memory cards - you should have a card in your camera at this point, but ALWAYS bring extra cards. if you're shooting film, god help you.
Batteries - see above. you never know what you'll find out there. so bring extras.
Filters - I have a billion filters and it always seems like the one I need is at home
Tripod - when I first started with photography, I always thought tripods made you look stupid. now I know that they're an essential part of photography. who likes to look at blurry crap?
Ziplock bag - rain and digicams don't mix
Camera bag - how else are you gonna carry all this crap? I actually have a bag from Eddie Bauer that I converted into my camera bag with some eggcrate. it works like a charm.
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"SURVIVAL" EQUIPMENT
Water- I always carry a bottle with me to fight the heat
Bug spray - nothing worse then having to leave a site because of the bugs. weak.
Comfortable shoes or boots - your feet are priority #1 if you're doing a lot of walking/hiking
Compass - getting lost is always a possibility for me, but at the very least, I know which way Canada is
Maps or field guides - to be used in conjunction with the compass
Flashlight - I don't always carry mine, but it's a good idea if you're out near sunrise or sunset
Pocket knife - good if a hungry bear wanders in your direction, not.
Granola bar - to provide a boost of energy for the return trip. just don't litter.
Binoculars - did you hear that bird? Yeah, and I can see his ass.
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back to the nature photos
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