Wet timber is darker than dry timber, so a small lantern can become the brightest thing in a street picture. In the cover image, that light matters more than the sky. The paving carries it towards the camera in a broken line.
For a rainy walk, reduce the route before you leave. Mark a few places where you can stop indoors and check their opening hours. Keep a dry cloth in a pocket you can reach with one hand. A cloth buried beneath everything else in the bag tends to stay there.
Try including the edge of a puddle in the frame. The drain, kerb or paving around it tells the reader what is reflected. Crouching lower may strengthen the reflection, but keep doorways and foot traffic clear. Follow local signs and photography restrictions, especially on residential streets.
An umbrella can appear in the picture without becoming its subject. Let it sit near the edge, or wait for it to pass behind the lantern. If a person would be clearly recognisable, ask before making a close photograph. There is no need to keep a frame that makes someone uncomfortable.
At the end of the walk, dry the outside of the bag and check the camera before putting it away. Keep a few notes about the weather and the light with the files. They will be more useful for the caption than trying to reconstruct the evening from a row of similar photographs.
