Wow….you know I never would have thought there WAS an argument to leave a camera at home on a hike. I can honestly say I would NEVER leave my camera at home. When backpacking I (nearly always) get up for sunrise wherever I am and go somewhere with good photo opportunities. The rest of my hiking group is undoubtedly still in bed..but the motivation of that good shot gets me up and about. I can honestly say the best, most beautiful times in the wilderness have been spent on my own with my camera just sitting waiting for the light to change. It’s not rushed, no-one else is around, you have nothing to do but sit, wait and look. How is that spoiling the experience? it IS an experience. Much better than just hiking along in a rush, unable to stop and appreciate the beauty 😉 Plus no-one would enjoy my lovely photos on http://www.outdoorvm.com if I didn’t take my camera. lol.
Good article anyway though…cos this is just my opinion!
Wow….you know I never would have thought there WAS an argument to leave a camera at home on a hike. I can honestly say I would NEVER leave my camera at home. When backpacking I (nearly always) get up for sunrise wherever I am and go somewhere with good photo opportunities. The rest of my hiking group is undoubtedly still in bed..but the motivation of that good shot gets me up and about. I can honestly say the best, most beautiful times in the wilderness have been spent on my own with my camera just sitting waiting for the light to change. It’s not rushed, no-one else is around, you have nothing to do but sit, wait and look. How is that spoiling the experience? it IS an experience. Much better than just hiking along in a rush, unable to stop and appreciate the beauty 😉 Plus no-one would enjoy my lovely photos on http://www.outdoorvm.com if I didn’t take my camera. lol.
Good article anyway though…cos this is just my opinion!