Clothing for Winter photography

[davetee]

I'm going to photograph seals at Donna Nook in December...I've never photographed on a beach in winter before so any suggestions or advice for clothing that won't cost an arm and a leg would be appreciated. I've split it into categories to make it easier and put my own thoughts down..feel free to say whether these are adequate or not.

Thanks

Head - was thinking of a Sealskinz Winter hat and thin thermal balaclava as an extra incase.

Body - possibly a Norwegian shirt and Rab bodywarmer, plus Craghopper Aquadry Parka over the top.

Legs - Thermals and Paramo Cascada trousers

Feet - Thermal or Sealskinz socks, Wellies

Hands - possibly Sealskinz Ultrafit gloves

[Pete Collins]

It's hard to give advice - some people feel the cold more than others, and obviously it depends on just how cold it gets.

You might want a base layer shirt as well.

I know the Cascada are waterproof, but a set of waterproof overtrousers would be an extra layer if it is very cold. You could carry them in your rucksack, just in case they are needed.

I think Paramo clothing is excellent (a little expensive perhaps, but worth it in the long run). When Bird watching in Norfolk last February, I just needed three layers of Paramo gear, whereas my friend was wrapped up in six or seven layers.

[wildlifesnapper]

Hi

between monday and friday I'd recommend "bomb proof"

neil

[davetee]

Originally Posted by wildlifesnapper

Hi

between monday and friday I'd recommend "bomb proof"

neil

Spare underpants are required then

[Kev-B]

Hi Dave ..

Not sure where you're travelling from .. but,Donna Nook is fairly close to me & I've been plenty of times ...

Your clothing choices look good to me .. Donna Nook is very exposed and depending on what you intend doing ... you might like to also consider taking a Ground-sheet / Poncho to lie on & a simple Kitchen tray to rest your Camera on (if you intend lying down) .. keeps you and your expensive kit clean & dry ...

The Bombing Range is marked as "Active" by the visible Red flags .... so care is advised (though "live" Munitions are rarely dropped) ... I'd certainly avoid weekends .. as it gets horrendously busy with Families viewing the Seal pups ...

Also, I'd recommend consulting local Tide Tables .. this part of the coast is renowned for being treacherous & it's all too easy to get absorbed & fail to notice a fast in-coming tide ... Beach & Tide Tables ....... http://www.ukho.gov.uk/

If you calculate the Tide times between Cleetthorpes & Mablethorpe .. you'll get a good idea of Tides at Donna Nook ...

Good luck & I look forward to seeing the results ....

Bye for now ..

Kev ..

[dan-fisher]

There's already a hand full of pups there from what i understand from the Lincs Trust (Which i and family joined last week at Gibralter)

We're going at the weekend, on recomendation so will see what it's like. Can't wait tbh.

I usually go or have been to the 'Blakeney Point' further south past Hunstanton as you land on a large unhabited island and roam free to look for wildlife. I've used Blakeney Seal Trips with Beans Boats and the experience is one i've done proberly a dozen times. Cheap too.

Warmth wise wear lots of thinner layers rather than thicker ones obviously and it's worth taking a flask.

[davetee]

Nice one..thanks for your advice guys.

Dave