Successful outdoor photography requires getting shots that are unique, and unusual. Getting the shot that hasn’t already been done before means getting a different view point, or different lighting. One way to get different lighting, is to go out and shoot in the weather that usually keeps people indoors. Rain, snow, and fog will give your images a dramatic look.
So when you are shooting in the rain, how do you keep your camera dry? An accessory I keep in my camera bag now is a rain cover from Fotosharp.com. Their rain covers are made in the USA out of a material called Sylnylon, a material that is light weight, see thru, and best of all waterproof. They come in various sizes. Some have velcro on the bottom to give you the ability to mount your camera on a tripod. These are the Pro models. They have and elastic draw cord on both ends. One end cinches around your lens on or behind the lens shade. The other end opens to allow you to reach in to use the camera controls, or you can draw it tight and keep the back closed off, using the controls through the material. The white/clear model can be used with a flash. If you would rather, you can also get a black or camouflage material.