GOAL: Make the rain freeze in the air.
OUTLOOK: Rain, rain, go away....wait...rain can add amazing texture to your images.
If you're ever shooting sports in the rain, first, grab a rain jacket, then, set your shutter speed higher.
The rain in this football image stands out because it was created at 1/3200th shutter speed. It was also sharpened about 20% more than usual in Photoshop. That makes the drops of rain stand out more.
Here are the stats.
Lens: 400mm
Mode: Shutter Priority
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/3200th
Aperture: f/3.5
Rain Jacket: Yes!
Lens Rain Cover: Think Tank Photo Emergency Rain Covers for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras with up to a 600mm f/4 Lens - Large
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