<p>Adventure photography has its own set of special challenges. In this gallery, get tips for capturing the best action shots.</p> <p>Pictured here: A climber on Thorung La pass in the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is dwarfed by a snowy peak.</p> <p><i>(This photo was submitted to Your Shot.)</i></p> <p><b>Photo Tip</b>: It's always wise to have a good chamois lens cleaner with you. Who knows when you might want to clean your filter or front element that has become moist from going in and out of cold temperatures?</p> <p><a href="http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/cold-weather-photo-tips-coulson-brimberg/">Get more cold weather photography tips » </a></p>

Thorung La Pass, Nepal

Adventure photography has its own set of special challenges. In this gallery, get tips for capturing the best action shots.

Pictured here: A climber on Thorung La pass in the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is dwarfed by a snowy peak.

(This photo was submitted to Your Shot.)

Photo Tip: It's always wise to have a good chamois lens cleaner with you. Who knows when you might want to clean your filter or front element that has become moist from going in and out of cold temperatures?

Get more cold weather photography tips »

Photograph by Helmut Zhang, Your Shot

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