Dappled Light
May 24, 2016 09:34:54 #
Attempting to photograph a person or large object in dappled light is very difficult. However, it can be used to our advantage if we are willing to move or wait for the light or subject to move. Patience is often the missing ingredient in a photo being ho-hum or dramatic. I often try to hurry but in the following instances I was willing to slow down and I think it was worth it. I hope you agree.
May 24, 2016 09:40:29 #
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May 24, 2016 09:56:47 #
Lovely shots. The light really makes your subjects stand out.
You are correct. Patience is key, but a little luck helps. There have been times that I've followed a critter into a heavily forested area, hoping the animal would find some area of dappled light. Often it does, but quite frequently, the animal will hide its face in the dark. If I'm lucky, that animal will briefly poke its head into that small, lighted area, and look at me. When that happens, it makes the chase worthwhile.
You are correct. Patience is key, but a little luck helps. There have been times that I've followed a critter into a heavily forested area, hoping the animal would find some area of dappled light. Often it does, but quite frequently, the animal will hide its face in the dark. If I'm lucky, that animal will briefly poke its head into that small, lighted area, and look at me. When that happens, it makes the chase worthwhile.
May 24, 2016 09:57:30 #
I would have to say that patience was definitely a virtue on this set.....very well done Larry. Thank you for taking the time to capture these beautiful photos!!
May 24, 2016 10:09:01 #
May 24, 2016 10:25:16 #
larrywilk wrote:
Attempting to photograph a person or large object in dappled light is very difficult. However, it can be used to our advantage if we are willing to move or wait for the light or subject to move. Patience is often the missing ingredient in a photo being ho-hum or dramatic. I often try to hurry but in the following instances I was willing to slow down and I think it was worth it. I hope you agree.
Great work there. Though on the first one I'd crop some on the top away.
May 24, 2016 12:06:16 #
larrywilk wrote:
Attempting to photograph a person or large object in dappled light is very difficult. However, it can be used to our advantage if we are willing to move or wait for the light or subject to move. Patience is often the missing ingredient in a photo being ho-hum or dramatic. I often try to hurry but in the following instances I was willing to slow down and I think it was worth it. I hope you agree.
Beautiful patience Larrywilk.
May 24, 2016 21:51:25 #
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May 24, 2016 21:53:42 #
Anvil wrote:
Lovely shots. The light really makes your subject... (show quote)
Thank you and, yes, luck does play a large part but you have to be ready to take advantage.
May 24, 2016 21:54:22 #
bigtex2000 wrote:
I would have to say that patience was definitely a virtue on this set.....very well done Larry. Thank you for taking the time to capture these beautiful photos!!
Thank you for lookin'
May 24, 2016 21:58:28 #
Papa Joe wrote:
The results you got are well-worth the time it took. Very good material!
Thank you. I have noticed others on this forum capture the drama of the dappled light frequently. Especially treadwl. His photos often inspire my efforts.
May 24, 2016 22:01:33 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Great work there. Though on the first one I'd crop some on the top away.
Thanks. I don't believe I cropped any of these. My effort was to illustrate the light. Most of them could do with cropping for compositional purposes, though.
May 24, 2016 22:02:20 #
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