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THIS WEEK'S TIP Get Creative: Explore the Times of Day By Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager
Don't take our word for it when it comes to photographing at the right times of day. For this exercise, you get to try it yourself. Choose a nearby scene or subject. Then shoot it at different times of day. Yes, sunrise, too. You'll discover firsthand how light changes so drastically throughout the day. And you'll see how the quality of light varies, as well.
This assignment can be performed over a number of days. But if it's overcast, this test won't work to the same extent as when the sun is out. Find a scene that will get direct light as the sun goes down and when it comes up, too. For example, if tall buildings or trees block the view of a low-on-the-horizon sun, switch to a more open location.
This exercise will help train your eye to determine what a scene will look like in different light. That's important when scouting new locations. You'l l learn that paying attention to the light will change your whole photographic life. There aren't many photography techniques that offer guaranteed success, but routinely shooting at dynamic times of day is one of them.
Note: This tip is adapted from the book co-authored by Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager: The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography
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Welcome to the 643rd issue of SnapShot! Hello,
As August winds down, we are looking forward to an outstanding September! Our interactive online photography courses kick off next week, and include a new course by BetterPhoto founder Jim Miotke ( Creative Photography Techniques ) and an updated course by Shutterbug Editorial Director George Schaub ( Mastering Exposure). See the complete listings of 8-week courses and 4-week classes. Not sure which photography class is best for you? Check out our easy-to-use course finder. That's it for this week. Have fun with your photography! Kerry Drager
Newsletter Editor
Article and Updates from BetterPhoto:
Getting out of the middle is the number one challenge that many photographers face, points out instructor Rob Sheppard in his BetterPhoto article. Whenever anything is centered, whether that is a flower, a bird or a horizon, the image is immediately restricted in its ability to affect a viewer. Simply check out Jim Miotke's short-and-snappy video. Then have fun finding inspiration, favoriting images, and taking part in the Web's best photo contest! Stop by BetterPhoto's home page and find out what's trending - every single day!
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