Photography & night skies

What to pack

• Spare batteries + cards - Cold and long shoots drain power; never run out at the good light. Find on Amazon
• A compact tripod - Essential for night skies, aurora, waterfalls and low light. Find on Amazon
• A lens cloth + rain cover - Spray, mist and salt air smear a lens in seconds. Find on Amazon
• A head torch with red light - See your gear at night without killing your night vision. Find on Amazon
• Warm layers for night shoots - Standing still under the stars gets cold fast. Find on Amazon
• Know your golden and blue hours - The best light is brief; scout the spot in daylight first.
• Respect signs and people - No tripods where they are banned; ask before photographing people.

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