No such thing as bad light
Mar 7, 2021 14:26:11 #
Well, that might be overstating it a bit - the other day I went out on a cold, foggy and overcast day just to try and get some shots where the light was not all that spectacular. I wanted to use the lighting to emphasize the cold and solitary nature of the subjects. Comments, suggestions, etc are welcome! Use Download for best view... 
Mar 7, 2021 15:05:46 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
I don't think its an overstatement at all, Tommy. Though I can't 'prove' the proposition, I truly believe that most people's preference is for light that tends toward the dramatic, but its a preference that's been imposed by forces outside themselves --effectively, by 'most people's preferences'-- for so long its become more a conditioned response than a conscious response.
There are an almost infinite number of 'qualities of light,' and each is unique. In that uniqueness there lies what's best --in the sense of what's most appropriate, or most telling, or most revealing-- for/of a particular subject or scene.
There are an almost infinite number of 'qualities of light,' and each is unique. In that uniqueness there lies what's best --in the sense of what's most appropriate, or most telling, or most revealing-- for/of a particular subject or scene.
Mar 7, 2021 15:18:05 #
Cany143 wrote:
I don't think its an overstatement at all, Tommy. ... (show quote)
And then, if you work at it, you can make your own light. Nice photos Tommy.
Mar 7, 2021 16:13:01 #
Mar 7, 2021 16:27:45 #
Great captures and nice renderings. You should be able to get a bit more detail out of the snow, however. Just a bit of pp would do the trick. Thanks for sharing.
Mar 7, 2021 21:21:01 #
I really like your "cold mood" photos that you have been posting, Tommy. They show the power of influencing the viewer or showing your point.
Mar 8, 2021 06:52:21 #
I agree that there is no bad light - just bad use of existing light. You used the flat light here to perfection and the background works very well. Stay warm, stay safe and keep posting.
Mar 8, 2021 06:54:52 #
Mar 8, 2021 07:36:44 #
tommystrat wrote:
Well, that might be overstating it a bit - the other day I went out on a cold, foggy and overcast day just to try and get some shots where the light was not all that spectacular. I wanted to use the lighting to emphasize the cold and solitary nature of the subjects. Comments, suggestions, etc are welcome! Use Download for best view...
Fantastic images!!! Tommy
The lighting you described are my favorites !!!
My least favorite is harsh sunlight, I usually shoot from first light until around 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. until almost dark and on to night shots without flash.
Mar 8, 2021 07:56:03 #
These are nice, Tommy, and I really like just the hint of the mountains in the background.
Mar 8, 2021 08:42:07 #
Mar 8, 2021 09:18:00 #
These are beautiful. I like that the mountains are almost hidden - as though they are a suggestion rather than an actuality. The clarity in these is excellent! I'd also be interested in seeing these during another season where the mountains are clearly visible.
Mar 8, 2021 09:56:01 #
Mar 8, 2021 11:53:16 #
I think the lighting is an element to tell your story- it was cold outsides. Nice work!😃
Mar 8, 2021 14:17:45 #
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