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If picture composition is critical to great pictures then lighting
is not far behind.
51. The brightest sun of the day can wash pictures out. If the
time of day when you take your pictures is not important try to
avoid the period around midday.
52. Some of the best lighting conditions are to be found around
dawn and again at dusk. Try taking pictures at these times of the
day and notice the effect.
53. In the majority of instances it is usually best to have the
sun behind you when you take a picture.
54. When the sun is behind you beware that your own shadow doesn't
creep into the picture.
55. Beware of the shadows cast behind your subject by the sun as
well.
56. Also make sure that if you are taking a portrait shot that
the sun isn't causing your subject to squint.
57. If you do take a picture with the sun behind the subject (back
lit), take care not to underexpose the subject itself. Use a wide
aperture or a slow shutter speed.
58. Try taking pictures with lighting at different angles. Angled
and low level lighting usually offers a more realistic and dramatic
effect than when overhead lighting is used.
59. The best time to take the majority of night shots is shortly
after the sun has set. This allows a small amount of natural light
to work with.
60. Night shots are even possible without a flash if you are using
an up to date camera. To do this you will need to use a fast film.
Most situations will require a film speed of at least 800. Experiment
and see what you can achieve.
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