June 30, 2010 Archive

Maybe I shouldn’t say strange lighting but “unusual” or “cool” lighting.  I know there are many photos that you want things to look exactly perfect – especially portrait shots of people.  If you are trying capture an image or still shot, you want realism and clarity.  Even many scenery shots look best as beautiful and realistic as in nature.

However, there are a number of little tricks with lighting that can make your photos sore.  1.) Try an awesome  silhouette,  especially at sunrise or sunset.  The dark outline of a tree or building imposed in front of an orange twilight sky is simply incredible.  2.) Filtered sunlight as in, shafts of light coming through clouds or between trees is equally spectacular, giving an ethereal quality to your photo.  3.) When the sun goes behind a cloud, try taking a photo of that portion of the sky, the cloud-glow will provide an interesting image.

Just some thoughts that you may want to try out this summer while on vacation.  Have a blast and experiment with your digital camera.  Why not, you’re not paying for film!