When it comes to being a
photographer, you will find that the weather can be your
best friend or your worst enemy. Unfortunately, its
impossible to control the weather to get ideal
conditions for your shots, however, you can
make the most of what you've got. When it comes to a
sunny, rainy, or even cloudy day, you can still use the
landscape to create some beautiful photos.
The golden hours are two hours in a
day that are very good for photographers. These two
hours occur right after sunrise and right before sunset
and are generally longer in the summer and shorter in
the winter. You, may be wondering why these two hours
are known as the best times for great shots, this is
because, during the early morning and late afternoon,
the sun is positioned for dramatic lighting, but will
not create harsh shadows or blazes of light, especially
noticeable when shooting with people.
You may have noticed that if you take
a subject outside to shoot around midday you
may get one of three possibilities. First, your subject
will be trying not to squint into the sun which could
ruin your picture. Secondly, your subject is too dark
because they are standing with their back to the sun,
sometimes creating a silhouette effect. Lastly, your
subject’s face and features look distorted because
standing with the sun at one side creates awkward
shadows. None of these options will produce a good
photograph. During midday, all the shadows will totally
disappear, giving the picture a flat appearance. Sunrise
and sunset provide just the right kind of lighting and
shadows, and also a beautiful photographic opportunity
in many cases, since the colours are often so beautiful
in the sky.
When it comes to a cloudy day or
overcast, you can still get some great pictures. The
clouds in the sky diffuse the light so that the subject
is illuminated with natural light, but the harsh shadows
are gone. You will want to use a flash if the pictures
look to flat, but you may also want to shoot in black
and white, instead of color. Black and white
photography works very well on overcast days when the
colors would look washed out.
Rain will add an interesting element
to the image and you will still be able get to a good
picture. All types of weather bring lots of interesting
opportunities, never be afraid to experiment!
Photo tips no.2: Landscapes; getting to know the basics
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