The next generation of our heavy-weight glove champ, The Alta Arctic Mitt is for your extreme Winter photography adventures (UNISEX sizing).
As a "glove for your glove", it's designed to be worn over any of the Vallerret photography glove models, adding that extra layer of warmth and protection, keeping your hands heated all winter long.
What's the difference between the Alta Over-mitt and Alta Arctic Mitt?
Good question! We've made a few upgrades to our highly regarded Alta Over-Mitt, so here is a full list of features with some comparisons to the Alta Over-Mitt.
The neck holds thick blood vessels close to the skin which carry 20% of the body's warm blood to the head, so if you don't have a neck gaiter, you're putting yourself at risk to get colder sooner. Just like other base layers close to the skin, we recommend a merino wool neck warmer.
Woodland and forest photography is one of the toughest forms of photography to have success in, for many reasons.
There is always a shot to be had though, in any light, you just haveto be open to any lighting situation and ready for the changing weather conditions.
Today we have an interesting take on getting into woodland and forest photography and our expert is Tom Peters. Tom is a landscape photographer from the UK, specializing mainly in woodland and forest photography, so let’s go through 5 things that Tom does as a part of his routine.
Whether we observe mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, ponds or the sea, we get that refreshing change of perspective and joy of witnessing beautiful landscapes.
Landscape photographers like to have fun with light and exposure. There are so many things you can play with, like contrast, shadows, highlights, sunrises, sunsets, golden hours...
It's always good time for going into landscape photography.
If you're looking for inspiration, make sure you check out these Landscape photographers.
To really let our gloves shine, keeping your hands warm and accessing your dials all winter long, it’s important to start with keeping your core warm.
Why?
When it’s cold, our bodies are experts at keeping us alive. The body takes the blood away from the hands and feet and directs it to the core. We are unconsciously willing to sacrifice our digits in order to keep our organs functioning.
So, how do you keep your core warm? It’s not as easy as just putting on a big jacket, or adding an extra hoodie.
It comes down to layering, and layering with the correct materials.
Keep reading to learn more about keeping your core warm, layering and our line of Merino Wool Base Layers.
Taking good photos of birds can sometimes be arduous. This is even more true during winter. In this article we share with you 5 tips to take your best bird shots.
