By Sean Fagan

A kneeling pad is a photographer's friend (Photo: Sean Fagan).

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Kneeling Pads

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When I’m out in nature doing some close-up photography I always bring a garden kneeling pad.

When photographing small, ground-surface features such as mushrooms, tracks & wild flowers, a kneeling position is often required to acquire good quality photos.

Using a soft, foam kneeling pad is a very comfortable way to get close to ground level, especially when the ground surface is damp, cold or hard.

But it's not just close-up photography where kneeling pads excel.

Learn how kneeling pads can help get your campfire going, keep you warm while sitting in the cold, and even help organise your rucksack kit.

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