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Varina Patel

Wilderness and Landscape Photographer

Occupation: Professional Wilderness and Nature Photographer

Location: Ohio, USA

Birthday: 03/18

Her ProfilesRankThis is the rank of 'Varina Patel' out of all Google+ Profiles.: 1,023 (GenderRankFor the gender 'Women'.: 383)

Her ProfilesRankThis is the rank of 'Varina Patel' out of all Google+ Profiles. in United States: 370 (GenderRankFor the gender 'Women'.: 131)

Her CircleRankThis is the rank of 'Varina Patel' out of all indexed profiles and pages at CircleCount.com.: 2,975

Her CircleRankThis is the rank of 'Varina Patel' out of all indexed profiles and pages at CircleCount.com. in United States: 373

Followers: 66,654

Following: 0

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2013-05-15 14:15:32 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Here's the first part of our conversation with Brent Mail. You can check out the podcast or read a synopsis of the interview.

2013-05-14 18:50:10 (4 comments, 8 reshares, 12 +1s)

How do you convert images to black and white?

I usually use Nik Silver Efex Pro 2. Here's a quick overview of my workflow for an image from Clifton Gorge in Ohio.

2013-05-14 18:33:13 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

2013-05-11 22:22:10 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

Today was a perfect example of how the How We See It books can have an affect on someone. I was a a Family ArtsFest today at a local school, and two of the students were selling a self-published book that they co-wrote with the mother about a mermaid and a pearl necklace and how the necklace did not make her beautiful, as she was already beautiful herself. I bought the book not knowing the story, but wanted to help these two beautiful young ladies raising money for the school. After I took it home I was touched by the story and how much it had in common with the messages the Ladies and I try to convey in the How We See It books (HWSI), as does our charity the NOW Love Your Body Foundation. Because I had to go back to the school before the end of the event to pick up my son who was volunteering there, I decided to take with me a spare copy of the Second How We See It book, and give it to theseinc... more »

2013-04-09 20:31:34 (10 comments, 15 reshares, 120 +1s)

Running a photography business isn't easy! :) Here are a few tips for those who want to make a go of it. Maybe what works for us will work for you!

http://news.smugmug.com/2013/04/08/how-to-stay-in-business-by-varina-patel/

2013-04-09 20:19:22 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 59 +1s)

Our next Guest Post is up, one again from a Patel! Our April theme of Photographing Water Continues!

This week, +Varina Patel looks at shooting Second Beach in Washington, and blending her water images together.

Check out the link for the full post!

http://www.thegivinglens.com/guest-post-varina-patel-the-finished-product/

Thanks Varina!

2013-04-08 11:35:22 (17 comments, 8 reshares, 58 +1s)

2013-04-04 12:55:53 (1 comments, 7 reshares, 58 +1s)

Photographic Style: http://bit.ly/12cqvC2

2013-03-26 17:39:31 (23 comments, 19 reshares, 150 +1s)

Goodbye to Winter

I stood by the window this morning, watching new snow fall on the snowdrops by the door. The tiny, white flowers are tightly closed against the chill - waiting for a moment of warmth. They are a quiet promise that Spring will come.

Tips for Photographers:

1. When photographing white objects against a white background, overexpose slightly. All that bright white throws off your camera's meter. Check your histogram to be sure your whites are bright enough - but don't let the details blow out.

2. When photographing water droplets with a macro lens, look closely at the reflections. Change your position if necessary to make sure the reflection isn't distracting. In one shot from this morning, I noticed that the water droplet reflected the pattern of siding on my house. No good. I changed my angle and captured this shot instead.... more »

2013-03-25 12:56:52 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 73 +1s)

2013-03-24 00:27:37 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 54 +1s)

Our beautiful friend, Anielka, from Nicaragua has been fighting for her life this past week. She is recovering now, but will need surgery soon. If you can help, please consider donating at the link below:

http://www.razoo.com/story/Anielka-Medical-Expenses

The goal is to raise $5000 to pay for her medical expenses. Please give anything you can.

We love you, sweet girl!

2013-03-19 19:18:14 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

CONGRATULATIONS to +Dominique Dubied for his winning image from Erg Smer in the Photo Contest: Textures and Patterns in Nature. This photo had the WOW factor I was looking for in a winning photo for this contest. The patterns and textures in the sand in the foreground really drew me into the photo, and the sand dunes in the background with their shadows kept my attention and drew my eye all the way back to the horizon. Technically, it is a very well done and beautiful monochromatic image. It also made me stop in my tracks the moment I saw it. I love everything about this photo. https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c36k2a2g8lp4dlph2ma1nrn6u48/108417120160571178647/5855890885909108562

I would also like to congratulate the three Runner-Ups in this contest. There were so many beautiful images entered into this contest, and it was very hard to decide, but here are the other three imagesthat re... more »

2013-03-18 14:01:36 (27 comments, 0 reshares, 95 +1s)

Four of these kiddos are mine - and two belong to +Jay Patel. We are doing the best we can to raise a crop of photographers. :) We did a little photo shoot over the weekend - and they had a great time trying out some of our cameras. Nick has a 1968 Yashica Mat124 twin lens. How cool is that? And Damian has my very first love - the Pentax K1000 that I purchased in college... with every last penny in my savings account.

2013-04-01 13:20:36 (22 comments, 6 reshares, 90 +1s)

Ok, +Michael Bonocore - this one is for you. +Jay Patel and I handed out +SmugMug hoodies and cameras to all six of our kids and taught them #thebonocore . We promised you a photo, and here it is. :) We have a few more, but you'll have to wait for those.

2013-03-11 17:38:32 (30 comments, 67 reshares, 226 +1s)

Through The Woods

When I visit a location, I always try to give myself time to really explore the location. When we visited Rainbow Falls on The Big Island of Hawaii, I took a few shots of the waterfall, and then want to see what else I could find. I climbed the steps to the top of the falls, and then followed the path off into the woods. The path was soaked with water from intermittent downpours, so I sloshed along... letting the mud ooze over my slippers and between my toes. I loved these trees with their echoing curves that created a beautiful tunnel of greenery.

A couple of tips for photographing in the woods:

1. Forests can be full of "clutter", so getting a pleasing composition can be hard. Look for repeating patterns, and eliminate distracting elements if you can.

2. Pay close attention to your histogram. Getting the right exposure in the... more »

2013-03-11 14:59:10 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

Chat with nature photographers +Jay Patel and +Varina Patel and see some of their amazing images. Learn the stories behind their faves

2013-03-06 20:42:14 (17 comments, 23 reshares, 114 +1s)

Album Theme: Monochromatic Photography

I've arranged my Wilderness Photography album to showcase monochromatic photography (the first 25 shots or so). Is this what comes to mind when you hear the word "monochrome"?

When I think of monochrome, I don't just think black and white. A monochromatic image is one in which I use a single color, usually in a variety of tones. I love the challenge of creating photographs that use just one color - and the finished photo usually feels very clean and peaceful. Here are a few tips for creating your own monochromatic photos.

1. Look for incredibly simple compositions. I like to choose a single object for my point of interest, and build my shot around it.

2. Look for incredibly simple backgrounds. Pay close attention to what's behind and around your subject. Can you eliminating distracting colors by... more »

2013-03-06 19:49:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Contest: Textures & Patterns in Nature
#contest

Theme: Textures and Patterns in Nature.
Prize: Free Perfect Suite from +onOne Software.

To Enter the Contest Event go to: https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c36k2a2g8lp4dlph2ma1nrn6u48

The contest is open to all members of the Landscape Photography Community and the Photo Tips Community! Share your best photo that matches the theme, and our judges will choose the winner!

Please take a look at the rules on the events page before you enter.

GOOD LUCK!

Enjoy & Share.

2013-02-22 16:06:42 (34 comments, 3 reshares, 24 +1s)

Ouch! I sure got a nasty comment on this interview! Apparently, I came off as being "annoying and patronising".

That sure wasn't my intention! Ah well. I guess you can't please them all. Anyway - what do you think? Was it all "psycho babble and self promotion"?

http://thecandidframe.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-candid-frame-167-varina-patel.html

2013-02-20 21:17:00 (0 comments, 9 reshares, 130 +1s)

2013-02-20 20:12:41 (10 comments, 2 reshares, 27 +1s)

I took some time to update my website this week... because I didn't have enough to do trying to get caught up after our trip to Nicaragua!

Thanks to +Jay Patel for helping to streamline the process! You are awesome!

2013-02-19 14:54:49 (10 comments, 2 reshares, 119 +1s)

Peek-a-Boo

These little ones absolutely loved being in front of the camera. Each time I took a shot, they'd come running over to take a look at the back of my camera. They giggled at every photograph, and they were loving the extra attention. Of course, I was loving it as much as they were. ;)

Smiles are always precious... but maybe more so when you know how hard these kids have it. They live in the slums of Nicaragua. Their families struggle every single day. Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America, and many families are living on less than a dollar a day.

When it was time for us to leave, the children followed us down the road - waving and calling out to us. And then they headed back home for dinner... food that their families had worked hard for... but probably wouldn't be enough to fill everyone up.

Empowerment International -... more »

2013-02-12 18:52:42 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 53 +1s)

CameraPixo Issue: 25
#landscapephotography #photographydiscussion

http://camerapixo.com/magazines/micropolis-and-volcano-photography/#.URFZpaVi6So

While +Varina Patel and I are in Nicaragua teaching a +The Giving Lens workshop with +Empowerment International and the ever present +Michael Bonocore we got some good news by +Artur J. Heller and +Anetta G. Heller in the CameraPixo Magazine. The Magazine is free to the readers and contain some amazing images from photographers around the world.

Yep...and the photos from Nicaragua are on their way. ;))

Enjoy & Share.
___________

2013-02-07 10:55:21 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Nicaragua From The Road

I haven't had a moment to post to Google+ since we arrived in Nicaragua. But +Michael Bonocore is along for the ride, so I'm sharing his post from +The Giving Lens. We are having an amazing time!

http://www.thegivinglens.com/tgl-nicaraga-2013-from-the-road-2/

#empowermentinternational

2013-02-01 09:27:40 (38 comments, 4 reshares, 143 +1s)

We may not be leaving for Nicaragua this morning after all. We are headed to the airport in one heck of a nasty snow storm. The plows are out in force, but it's a losing battle. Wish us luck. We are going to need it.

2013-01-29 15:57:32 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Photo Tips Community: Join our Community and Join the Contest!

_Submit your very best Fog and Mist photo and win a One Year Pro Account at
+SmugMug!_

Event Page - Please Read the Complete Rules: https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c0opkit1839mqj9pqe2tq3tojmo

To Enter the contest event you must be a member of the Photo Tips or Landscape Photography Communities:

Contest Theme: Fog and Mist
Prize: One year Pro +SmugMug Account

Good luck! Enjoy and Share!

#contest #phototips

2013-01-27 02:08:39 (24 comments, 1 reshares, 109 +1s)

Today, my son received his black belt for Jujitsu. He has been working toward this day for five years. He passed his test with flying colors, and intends to continue to study martial arts.

I couldn't be more proud of him. You did an amazing job, Nick!

2013-01-24 16:09:07 (30 comments, 0 reshares, 125 +1s)

Review: Induro Tripod and Ballhead

http://www.photographybyvarina.com/photography/reviews/review-induro-tripod-and-ballhead

We put our new tripods through the paces on Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. Lots of people wanted to know if we like the Induro tripods and ballheads - so here's our review.

If you are using an Induro tripod, please feel free to share your experiences with our readers.

2013-01-23 00:40:27 (45 comments, 77 reshares, 328 +1s)

Pay attention to ME!

Tips for making a single element stand out in your photographs. ;)

When you shoot, do you take a moment to consider the most important element in your photograph? For this shot, I wanted to get in really close - and show off the beautiful, reflective droplets clinging to the leaf. I also wanted a very clear point of interest. So, I started looking for a single element that would work well for me. This little droplet was perfect. It stands out because it is much larger than the other droplets, and because it breaks the line that runs through the lower third of the image - between the leaf and the background.

Here are a few tips for isolating a single element for impact.

1. You can blur the background to allow sharply focus foreground objects stand out. Blurring the background will also help obscure potentially distracting elements, which... more »

2013-01-22 15:32:31 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 23 +1s)

The Best Photo Tips on Google+: Get Involved!

Many of you have joined the incredible Photo Tips Community. Now, we are gathering the very best tips from the community, and sharing them on the Photo Tips Page!

https://plus.google.com/100573955193132074966/posts

Do you want to get involved?

1. Share your Tips with the Photo Tips Community:
https://plus.google.com/communities/109590722147430653516

2. Follow the Photo Tips Page for the very best tips from our community members:
https://plus.google.com/100573955193132074966/posts

Big thanks to +Victor Foulk for taking the lead on this project! And to +Beth Akerman, +Petr Zip Hájek, +David Ward, and +Ram T for all the work they've put into making the Photo Tips community amazing! You guys are awesome!

2013-01-18 15:15:37 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 29 +1s)

Breaking News: Photo Tips scores an all new look!

Have you noticed the the new logos gracing the +Photo Tips Page and Community? The Photo Tips Community came through with some GREAT contributions to update the look and feel! We hope you like the update to the look of your community as much as the moderator team does.

Thanks goes out to +Richard Querin for his amazing work using +Inkscape and +GIMP to craft that stylish new logo with that great vintage feel. Richard is an engineer, talented graphic artist, photographer and an amazing addition to any circle or community.

Thanks also goes out to +Mad Marv for contributing some of the collage tiles to the +Photo Tips page! +Mad Marv is as well an engineer, photographer, and all-around tech geek that has been a regular contributor of great information to the Photo Tips community since its beginning.
J... more »

2013-01-16 21:00:50 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 22 +1s)

Yesterday's interview with +Frederick Van Johnson was entirely too much fun. For those who didn't get to view it live, the video is now available on YouTube. We hope you enjoy it!

http://www.photographybyvarina.com/photography/videos/twip-varina-and-jay-patel-with-frederick-van-johnson

#interview #photography

2013-01-14 15:38:38 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 11 +1s)

2013-01-09 14:22:03 (42 comments, 30 reshares, 435 +1s)

The Spider's Pearls

Tips for shooting tiny things.

This is a shot I took on the Big Island of Hawai'i last week. We were driving along the road, and we noticed a small road way down below us in a beautiful valley. So, we pulled off the main road and found the road we'd seen from above. I'm glad we did. We found ourselves in a gorgeous spot - waves pounding the rocky shore on one side, and lush rain forest on the other.

I noticed these lovely water droplets strung like pearls on a spider's web. So, of course, I pulled out my macro lens and got down to business.

Capturing a shot like this is tough. Even with a macro lens, it was hard to get in close enough for the shot I wanted. And even a slight wind is enough to keep the web dancing... so getting a sharp picture requires patience.

I took several shots - hoping that I could get... more »

2013-01-05 23:11:00 (113 comments, 134 reshares, 568 +1s)

Fire and Water

This week, +Jay Patel and I visited the Big Island of Hawai'i and hiked out to see the lava from the Kīlauea volcano for ourselves. This was, without question, the highlight of the trip. We spent a couple of hours photographing the lava on the first night, and we were so impressed that we returned for another go around the next day. Shooting the lava was a challenge as night got darker. Here's what I recommend for getting great shots in a place like this...

1. Give yourself time to figure out which lenses will work best - based upon the distances you are working with. I used a 70-200mm lens with a 1.4x converter. This gave me the length I need to capture lava far away - but also let me work with the flow right in front of me without having to change lenses. My photos from the second night are much better than those from the first night because I knewe... more »

2012-12-28 20:11:44 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 27 +1s)

2012-12-27 18:29:57 (20 comments, 9 reshares, 136 +1s)

Aloha from beautiful Oahu! We took a little walk on the beach this morning. I took this shot with my iPhone. We will do some real shooting later in the day. This morning we took things kinda slow after a long day of travel. Looking forward to our photo walk at Sandy Beach this evening! Thanks to +Wes Lum for giving us a place to stay in Honolulu!

We wish you could all be here with us!

2012-12-21 17:29:51 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 18 +1s)

Grand Opening of INSIVITY.COM + $2000 GIVEAWAY

I am incredibly happy to announce the official launch of Insivity (www.insivity.com). Insivity stands for "Insane Inspiration and Creativity" and consists of a collaborative effort from some of the most talented and inspirational photographers, graphic designers and illustrators in the world who are here to share their knowledge and passion with all of you...for free!

Aritsts include:
+Jeremy Cowart +Chris Burkard +Elia Locardi +Ken Kaminesky +Richard Bernabe +Catherine Hall +Dean Bradshaw +Patrick Di Fruscia +Jay Patel +Varina Patel +Alan Shapiro +Brian Matiash and many many more.

$2000 GIVEAWAY
As part of this grand opening, we are giving away a Wacom Cintiq 22HD tablet (MSRP $1999) to one lucky winner. All you have to do is sign up for the Insivity newsletter(http://insivity.... more »

2012-12-20 01:34:52 (2 comments, 7 reshares, 80 +1s)

+The Giving Lens Travel Photography Hour, Episode 3 starts at 6pm PST (that's 9pm for all our EST buddies.) +Jay Patel and I are joining +Kate Siobhan Havercroft and +Michael Bonocore to talk about travel, photography, and Nicaragua!

Join us!: https://plus.google.com/events/c7vgadls1lkfcpi8nfhej7c6ac8

#empowermentinternational

2012-12-19 21:53:26 (29 comments, 4 reshares, 32 +1s)

*Induro joins our list of sponsors.

Another fantastic holiday gift this year - an Induro CT113 tripod with a BHL1 ballhead. It's been quite a year for us, and getting an email from Induro last week was the icing on the cake. Thanks guys! I'm really looking forward to putting these to the test! They feel great so far - smooth adjustments and tight locks. Very lightweight, too. I'm itching to get out there and start shooting! They'll be coming with us to Hawaii for rigorous testing in sand, salt water, humidity, and spray. ;)

Look for a blog post soon!

2012-12-14 21:19:08 (7 comments, 14 reshares, 48 +1s)

Insane + Inspiration + Creativity = Insivity!

Check it out! "Cold, Wet, and Windy - Tips for Miserable Nature Photographers" (by little old me) is now online over at Insivity. Thanks Wacom! :)

You can check out my article, and lots of other fantastic tips and inspirational articles at www.insivity.com.

#phototips #photographytips #inspiration

2012-12-14 16:54:58 (25 comments, 38 reshares, 136 +1s)

Critique Your Own Work

Do you critique your own work? Here's an example of what goes on in my mind when I'm critiquing one of my own photographs.

This is a shot from Bean Hollow State Park in California. It's not one of my favorite shots - and it won't make it to my portfolio or my website. So why am I posting it here? Well - I believe that we can learn as much from images that don't appeal to us as we can from those that do.

In this case, there are a few things that make this image unappealing to me. The first is that there is no clear point of interest. Where do I want your eye to go? Which element is the most important? Is it the sky? The foreground? Who knows!

The second problem is that the image feels very busy and cluttered. There's a lot going on here. A variety of colors, tons of textures and details... too much, in my... more »

2012-12-13 16:49:01 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

Aloha! Join +Jay Patel, +Varina Patel, and +Wes Lum on Dec 27th (Thursday) @ 4:30PM Hawaii time @ Sandy Beach for a photowalk and, of course, some food and drink after!

Where: Sandy Beach (http://goo.gl/maps/KwDbJ)
When: December 27th, 2012 @ 4:30PM
Who: Anyone and everyone! All levels of photographers welcomed.
Cost: FREE.

Details
We'll meet in the first parking lot @ Sandy Beach. There will be a lot of area for us to spread out from rocky landscapes to body surfers to beach scenes. We'll get our photography fix and then head over to The Shack - Hawaii Kai to talk story & eat some ono kine grinds (aka eat, drink and have a good time).

Sandy Beach on Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/KwDbJ
The Shack on Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-shack-hawaii-kai

2012-12-13 14:13:25 (0 comments, 8 reshares, 62 +1s)

Tons of Great Photo Tips!

People are sharing all kinds of fantastic tips over in our Photo Tips Community! Join us for some great tips - and be sure to share what you know! We're all learning from one another!

#phototips #phototipscommunity #photographytipsandtechniques #tips

2012-12-07 19:51:39 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 36 +1s)

Join us! Lets learn from one another! Post a photo and share what you know!

2012-12-06 19:41:27 (10 comments, 8 reshares, 138 +1s)

Snowfall at Bryce Canyon

I took this shot in 2007 - but just processed it this morning. It's always interesting to go back and process images from a few years ago.

When I opened this shot in Camera RAW, I knew exactly what I needed to do. I cropped it. Why? Because there were dark trees scattered in the foreground. As lovely as they were, they drew my eye away from the main elements. They were a distraction. If I had taken this photo today, I wouldn't have included those trees in the photo in the first place. My style has changed over time... or perhaps it is just more defined. I've always appreciated simple compositions - but over time, my simple compositions have become minimalist compositions. I find that when it comes to my own photography, I almost always prefer extreme simplicity.

Of course, I made a few other changes as well. I corrected the color... more »

2012-12-04 02:18:14 (49 comments, 56 reshares, 330 +1s)

The Coming Storm

I get a lot of questions about how long I spend in Photoshop. Well. Most photos take just a few minutes... but this one was a tough one.

This shot from Snowmass Wilderness in Colorado was a real challenge. Taking this photo was an awesome experience. We watched this storm coming toward us for a short time, and then grabbed our cameras and headed out to get a few shots. The first thing that caught my eye were the colors. The brilliant golden leaves were a perfect compliment to the deep blue tones in the approaching storm. I wanted to capture that juxtaposition - and also capture the chaos in the sky. I chose a simple composition - ignoring the lake behind the trees and choosing a single peak to minimize distractions. I took several shots, waiting for a moment when the skies were full of textures.

Processing was difficult. I processed a single image... more »

2012-12-03 00:35:23 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

We interupt updates from TGL Jordan to bring you this special Guest Blog Post by TGL Nicaragua Participant +Denis Grenier!

"I went Nicaragua hoping to benefit from this new experience and give a little bit back to the world while spending a week with people as interested in photography as I am. During this workshop I thought that I would learn a lot about photography. That, I did. But surprisingly, I did learn a whole lot more about me!"

To read more about Denis' experience with The Giving Lens, and to see his award winning photo, check out our blog!

To apply for our February trip and have an experience like Denis, head here: www.thegivinglens.com/workshops.

#tglnicaragua +Empowerment International

2012-12-03 00:31:50 (59 comments, 100 reshares, 361 +1s)

Album Theme: Brilliant Light

A Photographer's Dream - Some of the best lighting conditions I've seen.

These are the moments we live for - right? Brilliant sunbeams cascading across achingly beautiful landscapes. Sunsets that make us stumble over ourselves as we try to set up our cameras before the colors fade. Sunrises that have us spinning is place - trying to catch a photo in every direction at once. That golden hour light that dances across miles of rippling sand. Reflections that change the color of the world from muted greens to shifting magenta and gold. Man - I love those moments.

So, today, I arranged my Wilderness album to that the first 30 images (or so) are photos of alpenglow, or moonlight, or reflections, or sunrises... just because they make me want to grab up my camera and run out to find myself a little patch of wilderness. They make me smile -... more »

2012-11-12 14:43:24 (22 comments, 22 reshares, 164 +1s)

Independence Pass 3,687 m (12,095 ft) - Colorado, USA

How do you stay warm and dry when you are shooting in cold weather?

Shooting in cold weather can be challenging - but there's nothing quite like the beauty of snow. It changes the look of the landscape profoundly. When we are getting ready to shoot in cold weather, we make sure we're ready for it. We carry chemical heat packs in our pockets to keep our hands warm - but for another reason as well. In between shots, we'll tuck our cameras inside our jackets to keep the battery warm... which helps increase battery life. We know from experience that cold batteries drain quickly, so the longer we can keep them warm, the more time we can spend shooting. Some people like to tuck warmers into their boots as well - though I find that they don't work as well in such cramped spaces. Make sure your boots will keep your... more »

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