Author Topic: The summer of no photography (Read 6343 times)

Francois · « **on:** July 17, 2013, 08:48:42 PM »

This is one of the worst summers for photography!

When there's a nice day where you could want to go out, it's so unbearably hot that you'd rather stay inside!

Today, the temperature inside my van indicated 127°F/53°C... that's melt the emulsion clean off the film hot!

Pfew... I had to get this off my chest!

Fluminian · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2013, 08:54:40 PM »

That's nothing, for my town is not unusual to come to your car after work
and find it so hot that the temperature inside nears 70°C!

Rafael Morales · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:08:13 PM »

Hot and extremely humid here. It's a typical Florida thing. Too hot to walk around and shoot.

Francois · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:10:23 PM »

Thing is that I'm in Canada, not a southern country!

The weather network says that the last time it was this warm was in 1975. Not a common thing for me.

Late Developer · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:15:20 PM »

Hot weather in the UK is occasional and unpredictable. We're having a mini heat-wave at the moment (32 Celsius in London today) and it's starting to bug me - to the point that all I want to do is get home (an hour + on the sweatbox express), get a shower and sit in front of a fan with a cool beer or glass of vino in my hand.

This time last year, we were in Marrakesh where it was 43-52 degrees Celsius at 1pm every day and we were happily taking photos of this and that - but in loose clothes and we could stop and get water / sit in the shade / be pestered to buggery by the irritating locals. Moroccan street vendors and unofficial guides are such a joy to deal with - especially in searing heat.....

John · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:19:24 PM »

I know what you mean

. It's so bright, even early in the morning, too bright for me anyway. On the sunny 16 rule some days are f32! But I'm not complaining, the last 6 summers were so bad I had forgotten what hot sunny weather was like.

I'm off to Taunton, Somerset at the weekend to watch some cricket on Sunday, and I can't wait.

Francois · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:21:58 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on July 17, 2013, 09:15:20 PM

This time last year, we were in Marrakesh where it was 43-52 degrees Celsius at 1pm every day

But at least Morocco is dry. Here, we have the humidity to prevent you from evaporating sweat...

Late Developer · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:41:57 PM »

Quote from: Francois on July 17, 2013, 09:21:58 PM

Quote from: Late Developer on July 17, 2013, 09:15:20 PM
This time last year, we were in Marrakesh where it was 43-52 degrees Celsius at 1pm every day
But at least Morocco is dry. Here, we have the humidity to prevent you from evaporating sweat...

Hi Francois.

During the day, yes. However, being at the foot of the Atlas mountains, clouds would often build in the early evening and the humidity could be very sapping after about 7pm - when the temperature had plummeted to a frosty 28 Celsius or so

Hi John.

Sunny 32 in the UK? Who'd have thunk it?? Cricket's not remotely my game but I hope you enjoy it. Guaranteed to be able to get a proper pint of Scrumpy in that part of the world, though......

SLVR · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:46:20 PM »

Yeah its hot as hell here! Dreading the walk home. I wont be shooting tonight, but I will be processing films from the air conditioned safety of my apartment

John · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2013, 10:29:34 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on July 17, 2013, 09:41:57 PM

Hi John.

Sunny 32 in the UK? Who'd have thunk it?? Cricket's not remotely my game but I hope you enjoy it. Guaranteed to be able to get a proper pint of Scrumpy in that part of the world, though......

Thanks LD. There used to be a cider sold in Plymouth called 'Cripple Cock'. It was a scrumpy and came in what looked like recycled 5 litre windscreen wash plastic bottles. It was cloudy, as is traditional and several pints would smash your brains out. We used to get 'Inch's' traditional cider, but I haven't seen that for years. The clear, fizzy and weaker cider seems to prevail. My DNA is Lancastrian so cider isn't my natural tipple, but I did sink several gallons of it when I was younger

...but not all in one session.

moominsean · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2013, 10:40:20 PM »

Shooting in the heat doesn't phase me at all. Before I moved to Chicago, I used to love being out in the middle of nowhere at 120F, hot desert wind and cameras. Main problem I have here is that it's cloudy at least half the time, which makes shooting Polaroid film difficult.

Right now in Chicago, though, it's been in the 90s and humid, and I currently have no air conditioning!

Terry · « **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2013, 10:42:18 PM »

I've been going out shooting at five o'clock in the morning--some magic-hour light and though the humidity is very high, the temps are in the cool 70s!

Thom Stone · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2013, 10:54:50 PM »

thats nothing! we are "suffering" here in the UK, it reached over 30c on saturday! COOOR BLIMEY :-p

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2363929/UK-weather-Londons-landmarks-suffer-heatwave-temperatures-set-soar-90s.html

Terry · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2013, 12:49:00 AM »

I didn't mention that by 5.00 in the afternoon it's 96F

mcduff · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2013, 04:36:16 AM »

For the second nite in a row my wife and I have ended the day be hitting the local patio to split a pitcher of cool beer, so I guys don't know what you are complaining about ;-p

And it has been a great summer for shooting, in my books. My "beach cameras" are taking lots of shots and accumulating new grit in their mechanisms (as the should). The days are long and the haze of summer is a different kind of light that I love. Four short months from now is will be a dark, shitty November, and then I will (briefly) complain (until winter fully arrives).

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2013, 06:57:54 AM »

Not complaining.

Nine years ago I bought one of those silver reflector sheets to stick on the car windshield to keep the sun off the steering wheel. Using it for the first time now.

Ezzie · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2013, 07:17:20 AM »

Winge winge winge. Oh how I feel sorry for you.

We've had a spell og 10 days with no rain, and temperatures just above 20C. Completely unprecendented. This year, as last year and most years lately has been cold and very wet. My children have wet suits to go bathing.

stevesegz · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2013, 07:20:30 AM »

Yep, too hot me for me in the dark room too, usually a nice constant 20 degrees yesterday, 28. Had trouble getting the chemicals down to temp, bit too sticky for me. However sunrise shooting has been beautiful in the woods and the best bit no b*****y insects. Got both arms gnawed the other evening it was.....itchy.

Terry · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2013, 03:19:24 PM »

Yes, I've started keeping a bottle of water in the fridge for developing!

SLVR · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2013, 03:21:15 PM »

I felt my skin cooking last night when I was out in the sun. It was terrible. I agree though, the evenings are really nice. Just wish I could enjoy them rather than being cooped up working

Francois · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2013, 03:28:51 PM »

I was checking the UV count on the weather network and it was topping the chart.
I'm staying away from near instant sunburn...

And yes, mosquitoes are a pain. They're so big this year that two hold you down while the third one beats you up!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2013, 03:33:29 PM »

"Shall we talk about the weather? Shall we talk about the government?"

http://youtu.be/F6B_jQXwHt8

Adam Doe · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2013, 05:41:47 PM »

We've had weeks where it's rained every day, and when we're not being deluged it's hot and humid. But that's not what makes getting out to shoot tough for me. What I seem to lack is time. Specifically, long stretches of time alone that I can use to get out, explore and shoot.

charles binns · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2013, 08:13:51 PM »

Best summer ever!!!

Don't start work for another month

On the bike every day

Francois · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2013, 08:57:11 PM »

I think I'm going to order a camera raincoat on eBay...
I found some cheap at one of my favorite Chinese shops for cheap filters, adapters and stuff...
It may take three weeks to come but I'll be ready to brave the weather when rain comes again!

sapata · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2013, 09:38:19 PM »

How could I complain about the weather when the sky is so blue with lots of sunshine, thermometers showing me 27 degrees in the middle of the WINTER? bring it on!!!

Francois · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2013, 10:02:56 PM »

Like kids do:
Nanner, nanner na-ner!

David A-W · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2013, 11:51:58 PM »

I have friends in Riyadh were it's truly scorchio - it's their hottest Ramadan for twenty years or more: my friend had his shoes nicked whilst at prayers and got burnt skin as he nipped back to his car in bare feet. Hope the fellow who took them gets his just rewards.

Francois · « **Reply #28 on:** July 19, 2013, 03:43:36 PM »

That must have sucked...
I guess shoes should be like bikes in NYC: ugly and beat-up are the best anti theft tools...

Owlsflight · « **Reply #29 on:** July 19, 2013, 05:00:07 PM »

It's been very hot and humid here in the Garden State as well. With all the rain we were getting mixed with the warmth, at least the gardens are doing very well! Took a trip to Philly last Sunday and it felt hotter in the vacant building I was in than it was outside. Mosquitos have been very bad this year as well, prob because of all the rain.

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2013, 11:24:38 PM »

Quote from: Terry on July 17, 2013, 10:42:18 PM

I've been going out shooting at five o'clock in the morning--some magic-hour light and though the humidity is very high, the temps are in the cool 70s!

I'm not a morning person by nature, but 5 AM in the summer is often at the edge of perfect, especially in places like the desert.

sapata · « **Reply #31 on:** July 20, 2013, 03:49:46 AM »

I guess I spoke too soon..., temperatures will drop next week to 4 degrees in Sao Paulo and it might snow in the south of the country!

Ezzie · « **Reply #32 on:** July 20, 2013, 07:49:37 AM »

Quote from: sapata on July 20, 2013, 03:49:46 AM

I guess I spoke too soon..., temperatures will drop next week to 4 degrees in Sao Paulo and it might snow in the south of the country!

Yeah, right! If that happens then I think even the last naysayers will have to admit, the global environment is screwed!

Francois · « **Reply #33 on:** July 20, 2013, 03:14:11 PM »

The climate is definitely going bunkers!
Temperatures dropped a bit last night as we had some severe weather. Tornado warning, 90km/h wind, lots of rain, lots of thunder. The storm lasted for something like four to five hours! And in the forecast, cooler tomorrow with nights dropping to 5° in the northern part of the province! crazy...

But at least, I won't be cooking my biscuits to go out shooting.

irv_b · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2013, 07:21:56 PM »

Shooting I can handle in this weather, the problem with me is that my darkroom is in the loft and I'm not going up there in this heat

Francois · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2013, 09:03:12 PM »

It reminds me of a sign I saw somewhere: Attic Sale from 9 to 35°

John Robison · « **Reply #36 on:** July 22, 2013, 06:46:59 AM »

Heat hater here also. Moved from Chicago to western Washington to get away from heat. Even then, no darkroom work in my little apartment bathroom until dead of winter. Leave all the windows open in the cold and wet and get the place as cool as I can. Even better if there is a gale blowing through the place.

As soon as it's shorts and tee shirt weather, 45F, then I can go out and not sweat too much.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #37 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:52:07 AM »

It's going to be 30C today and I won't be complaining

But then I live in a rather dry region. If it were that hot AND humid then that's something else.

Alan · « **Reply #38 on:** July 22, 2013, 03:15:16 PM »

Yesterday was the first day in .... 4 weeks since I even held a camera.

its been so hot and humid here that sitting into the car to go shooting
was just not comfortable even though it was perfect weather for IR.

Francois · « **Reply #39 on:** July 22, 2013, 03:30:54 PM »

Second day of livable weather... now that's unbelievably welcome!

SLVR · « **Reply #40 on:** July 22, 2013, 04:30:20 PM »

shot on the weekend. Was a little toasty but with lots of water it was bearable. Definitely better than the week.

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