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​How to take good pictures in bad light condition

How to take good pictures in bad light condition

Photography is to capture light and shadow, so plenty of light is very important for filming, canvas pictures prints general professional photographer working in natural light, the problem is not big; For beginners, the light of the most beautiful time only last several hours a day, and when the sun is covered by cloud, other good shooting scenery or subject in poor light is difficult to ascend, It is also very difficult to high-quality photographs taken, the following let me explain tips for shooting a good photo in the bad light condition!

1, look for a different color

Sunset and sunrise is that they can use the advantages of balanced portrays the landscape's most beautiful line of color and style, but when the weather is bad, no ability to need to natural light, colorful photos provide sufficient and balanced colors to create a rich and colorful images, you must find a vivid theme. In the cloudy day, the light will become soft. At this time cannot easily to those who are looking for soft color C in the color of the sunset and see, for example, shallow purple and blue. These colors of light at sunset or sunrise may not be obvious, but cloudy days make them outstanding. After a storm, may also be taken out of the beautiful image color saturation of the color. Even in grey, silent sky, tropical rain forest green always highlight, as a landscape photographer, remember to take your polarizing filter.

2, the unique details

Said although the best shooting time is in the sunny or the environment of the light is enough, but sometimes also pay attention to the details of photos in overcast weather appear very high quality, to some extent, this is because the cloudy day too drab C pictures rarely can increase the reader’s interest through the dreary sky. But in cloudy day the clouds also unique texture, the heaviest if you would like to ask them, they can help your composition. If the sky is not interesting, also won't show pictures. More good photos clearly see the sky is gray, but light cloth and a little light on the ground instead of in the silent highlight its beautiful, when it's cloudy so shoot landscape can find scored, the details of the recycle cloudy downy light prominent subject.

The secret of good photographs taken in bad light

3, shot from close range

Macro photography is an effective method to highlight the main details on overcast days, cloudy with light shadow, this allows us to see a closer object of true color and tone. Some macro photographers like flash, but the cloud can make photos have wonderful light. Close shot more natural and saturated color than the distant scene, because the lens between the subject and almost no too big fog, so the macro world is full of color. Usually rainstorm cases, you can also shoot water droplets on the plant. The geometric pattern of water can be beautiful, they are ideal subjects under cloudy conditions.

The secret of good photographs taken in bad light

How to take good pictures in bad light condition

4, long exposure time

In cloudy day may lose its original photos of unique feeling, but in fact there is a quick and convenient way to solve: the use of neutral density filters, due to the neutral density filters are dimming glass plate, during the day, we can also use super slow shutter speeds. Of course, such filters will not help every scene; For many people, it almost has no effect. But, long exposure time can provide images of a completely different style.

A long exposure will also highlight the naked eye it is difficult to see with color. Before dawn if you set the camera's long exposure time, even if the color of the sky dark, you may also find unexpected surprises. The above photographs were taken under the long exposure, feel not so boring?

5, using black and white pattern

Since the rise of color photography, few people will pursue black and white photography, probably because think black and white is too boring. But small make up often find it more effective than color photography poetry. With the cloudy sky, high-contrast monochrome can still convey the beauty of drama, which cannot be presented under the dark color. And to some extent, the style of black and white photography itself is surreal.

People tend to like scenery pictures, they hope that the photos show a more beautiful world at ordinary times, for example, in the sunset landscape can show the most beautiful and charming scenery. Monochrome photography does not have the same dramatic look, but the high contrast of black and white photography, black and white also can highlight the beauty of the subject.

The secret of good photographs taken in bad light

6, make good use of midday light

Although photographers have agreed to under the good weather, but sometimes too strong light can make images have poor effect, such as the dazzling sunshine at noon can make body produce redundant shadow, sometimes really hate. On the one hand, it is hard to avoid harsh shadows and bright highlights, may make your photos as a contrast romanism. But small make up feel we can never avoid fierce light, you just need to take advantage of the strong sunshine, to create a unique image. When some item details or buildings were taken, because the shadow cast by light has the opportunity to bring the subject characteristic, also make composition more abundant. 

1st Oct 2016

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