Rob Dijkstra

Nature photography tip: Take food and drink with you

Saturday 13 September 2025, 14:41 by | 1,750 views | 0 comments

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The best photos happen when you feel comfortable. Good fitness, suitable clothing and the right equipment help, but food and drink are essential too, especially during a long day in nature.

Think about food and drink


Don't rely on catering: in nature areas, it is often absent or closed. So make sure you have a basic pack to be self-sufficient.

A hearty breakfast gives you a good start. Take fibre-rich, nutritious bars with you and some fruit sugar to deal with energy dips. Drinking enough water prevents tiredness, loss of concentration and headaches, especially in warm weather or during strenuous walks.

Drink a litre of water before you leave so you have to carry less. An extra litre in a leak-proof water bottle, preferably on the outside of your bag, is often enough. Drinking and eating regularly keeps you alert and energised while taking photos.

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Rob Dijkstra

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Rob is fotograaf, filmer en natuurgids. Onder de naam WILDvanNATUUR organiseert hij een groot aantal excursies en workshops voor hobbyfotografen en natuurliefhebbers in het gebied tussen Zuid-Duitsland, Denemarken en de Franse noordkust, op maximaal een dag autorijden.

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