DRAMATIC LIGHTING

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The greatest light in my opinion is dark ominous clouds with a late evening, horizontal blast of warm sun light. The directional sunlight is due to a break in the clouds at the horizon, and this light illuminates the landscape while the sky stays dark. This contrast makes for very dramatic photos!

When you encounter such a scene, make sure your camera is on its highest contrast setting, and try underexposing a little bit. This photo is untouched, straight from the camera. It was shot at a historic village in New Brunswick called King's Landing.


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