Wednesday, June 19, 2013

What is There to do on a Rainy Lake Houseboat in the Summertime?

We answer this question a lot and in many different ways. My favorite thing to do is capture the many enchanting images and moods that Rainy Lake provides. Do you ever look at something and say" I wish I could have that picture. You can.

Todays photographer whether amateur or pro has it easier than we used to. Digital picture taking allows us to take many different photos and experiment without a whole lot of expense. You can shoot a shot and check it immediately, change your exposure, shoot it again and notice the change for bad, good, or no discernible change at all.

Most cameras have different symbols to set your exposures with. Usually there is a dial with symbols, a head for a portrait, mountains for scenery, flowers for a macro shot, a runner for action or speed, stars for night etc. It amazing what you can do with a point in shoot camera. 

SLR 35 MM digital allow you to use multiple lenses, manually change apertures and shutter speeds, take multiple shots and even video.

Rainy Lake provides a never ending change of scenery and moods. I like to shoot in the early morning hours and evenings. Lighting is softer and colors stand out.

Sunrise shot with tripod                                                                                                Billy Dougherty

Billy Dougherty

Shot in macro mode on a houseboat mooring site beach during the fall color period 

Depth of field exposure 1/100 shuttter speed 5.6 f/stop                                           Billy Dougherty
Chance shot by Joey Dougherty. Driving up river to fish muskies. Joey grabbed camera and shot while boat was moving. Sunrise, geese to left of sun!

Billy Dougherty
Billy Dougherty
Billy Dougherty

Rainy Lake will never disappoint you, there is something for every one to do. Shooting pictures is something any one can do. There is still time for you to take your Rainy Lake Houseboat getaway. Call us anytime for information or reservations 1-800-554-9188 or email us at info@rainylakehouseboats.com