Use a fast lens
Use fast film
Use tripod or monopod or lean against things
Work with the light, rather than against it. Direct sunlight does very
different things to color tones and contrast than overcast light. Look
at what things look like in the light, visualize interesting images
using the light as it is. Softer light gives much more shadowless
illumination. Both the outer petals and the secret inner parts of
flowers can be captured in ways impossible with direct light without
reflectors, fill flash, etc.. Delicate nuances of color often show up.
Dancing with the endless variations of light is part of the challenge
and joy of photography.
All the scenic images on this page were shot in variable rain (you can
see some ripples in the water) around Mirror Lake (or swamp, now) in
Yosemite
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The overcast was so dense and low that we couldn't even see Half Dome
directly above our heads. Everything looks different than in sunlight,
that's why I like the images.
Moose
Albert wrote:
I went to a local park today and as today was the first day it has
stopped raining in the last 7 days, I took quite a few pics of the
local flower gardens.
It was a bit overcast with a few breaks once in a while of sun, so I
used a 400 speed film, and a polarizer to hopefully chop a little haze..
I have to say, my Tokina 90mmf2.5 is stunning. My 50mm is a great
performer also, I like the 50mm more and more..
I'm wondering if I should wait for breaks in the light or should I
just take my lick'ns and just shoot with whatever light I have? I
shot and on the last few shots, I waited and waited until the sun
peeked out a little bit... What do you guys usually do in less than
optimal light?
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