Completely agree that even in less than ideal light there's often something to photograph or you'll find the occasional shot that just works. Even when it's a totally uninteresting time of day you can still use it as an opportunity to practice composition and gain familiarity with your camera so when conditions are right you can be sure to nail the shot. Also when on holidays/traveling you're often out in harsh light but can capture some amazing memories, even if they aren't portfolio worthy shots.
I've always taken my camera out during the middle of the day, mainly because I just don't function very well in the early morning for medical reasons. So I've had to 'break the rules' a bit in order to photograph anything. It does irritate me to be honest, when people bang on about 'horrible light'. To me there's no such thing! Light is light and we just have to make the most of what we're given.
I shoot street photography and suburban landscapes in mid day. There is much more going on at 2 30 pm than at 6 am. And as you point out, buildings can cast interesting shadows. Looking forward to learning more from your videos.
I frequently shoot around midday, not landscapes but Cityscapes. This time of day works perfectly for me. Interesting subject enjoyed your points of view.
I took to photographing insects because on ‘the light ‘ issue so yer I see your points and will definitely go out with the camera more at midday. I missed a potential good minimal sea/sky /boat shot yesterday at lesson learned. Thank you for excellent video.
Great tips! I’ve shot quite a few portrait sessions in bright sun recently and made use of shade, woodland areas (which look create with dappled sunlight), and backlight. I used to hate shooting portraits in bright sun but after some practice I don’t mind as much.
Doding and burning certain areas for different effects in exposure always has been part of photography (which literally translates to "drawing with light") all the way back to legends like Ansel Adams. Photography is an art form that always involves editing/developing. Plain and simple. Anything else is just a snapshot.
Excellent tutorial buddy and images too. TQ
Completely agree that even in less than ideal light there's often something to photograph or you'll find the occasional shot that just works. Even when it's a totally uninteresting time of day you can still use it as an opportunity to practice composition and gain familiarity with your camera so when conditions are right you can be sure to nail the shot. Also when on holidays/traveling you're often out in harsh light but can capture some amazing memories, even if they aren't portfolio worthy shots.
I've always taken my camera out during the middle of the day, mainly because I just don't function very well in the early morning for medical reasons. So I've had to 'break the rules' a bit in order to photograph anything. It does irritate me to be honest, when people bang on about 'horrible light'. To me there's no such thing! Light is light and we just have to make the most of what we're given.
Thx for sharing your tips
I shoot macro in bright sun, usung “photographers’ yoga” to block excess, direct light with my body.
Great video. Subscribed.
good tips.
I shoot street photography and suburban landscapes in mid day. There is much more going on at 2 30 pm than at 6 am. And as you point out, buildings can cast interesting shadows. Looking forward to learning more from your videos.
I frequently shoot around midday, not landscapes but Cityscapes. This time of day works perfectly for me. Interesting subject enjoyed your points of view.
Photography is all about light, so I never let the negatives (LOL) get in the way... It's what you can do in the moments with what you've got.
Love your channel, I've been learning a lot from it, thank you for sharing with us.
I took to photographing insects because on ‘the light ‘ issue so yer I see your points and will definitely go out with the camera more at midday. I missed a potential good minimal sea/sky /boat shot yesterday at lesson learned. Thank you for excellent video.
Great tips! I’ve shot quite a few portrait sessions in bright sun recently and made use of shade, woodland areas (which look create with dappled sunlight), and backlight. I used to hate shooting portraits in bright sun but after some practice I don’t mind as much.
Blazing sunny day? That's an infrared day! Ilford SFX and an R72 filter. 👍
There is no way I can shoot in the morning. I work at 6 Am in the morning and go to sleep at 7pm, every day. So I photograph when I can, at mid day.
But surely at 8.05, is cheating.. it’s pc artistry not plain simple photography ?
Doding and burning certain areas for different effects in exposure always has been part of photography (which literally translates to "drawing with light") all the way back to legends like Ansel Adams. Photography is an art form that always involves editing/developing. Plain and simple. Anything else is just a snapshot.
@@Rivanni If you consider performing steps that are essential to the process of creating proper photographs "cheating", yes, they did.