Nature photography tip: Make the most of misty mornings
Friday 27 June 2025, 15:30 by Rob Dijkstra | 2,234 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Predicting mist is not an exact science, but with the right knowledge you can estimate the chances quite well. Mist forms when the temperature is close to the dew point, with a maximum difference of 2 degrees, and humidity is high.
A clear, windless night encourages the ground to cool quickly, which often leads to radiation fog. Rain during the day can increase humidity, making mist more likely to form in the early morning.
The seasons also play a role: mist is more common in autumn and winter because of the large temperature differences between day and night. In spring and summer, you mainly see mist near water after warm days. Valleys and watery landscapes are prone to mist because cold air remains trapped there.
Use a weather app to check the temperature, dew point and humidity, and look at webcams or satellite images for current mist formation. Set out early, because mist is often at its most beautiful around sunrise and disappears quickly!
About the author
Rob Dijkstra is fotograaf, freelancer voor onder andere Zoom, Sony en Adobe. Rob is specialist op het gebied van filmen met de DSLR en systeemcamera. Zijn passie voor de Nederlandse natuur deelt hij door foto-excursies.
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