Apr 1, 2007
by John Sudhakar
The earlier two tips were about attributes of light that may well be avoided. Here is one aspect of light that you would do well to utilise constructively.
While a light source from behind the camera helps you take sharp and colourful photographs, light from behind the subject may help you take pictures with spectacular highlights, especially when shot against darker backgrounds.
So, when you are taking photographs with the light source from behind the subject look out for the highlights on the subject . . . it may be on the hair of the person or on the dew drops on a leaf or flower! Make sure you notice it and capture it in your photograph! You may want to open up a stop or two to make the highlights even more spectacular and the shadows on the front of the subject a little lighter!
More Tiny Tips here.
Mar 23, 2007
by Susheel Chandradhas
Mar 21, 2007
by John Sudhakar
Remember that when light strikes a surface it gets reflected; diffused; refracted or absorbed.
Light reflects off shiny areas off faces, mirrors, glass panes and all other shiny surfaces causing burnt out areas in the highlights and unwanted reflections of light from flash bulbs and other light sources. So, while taking photographs look for unplanned reflections and do your best to avoid them!
Happy shooting!
Mar 14, 2007
by John Sudhakar
Study the play of light on your subject!
Remember that light travels in straight lines and casts shadows: the stronger the light, the darker the shadows. A good photograph depends on an aesthetic balance of your highlights and shadows!
Happy Shooting!
Mar 11, 2007
by John Sudhakar
Photography literally means drawing with light… to take good photographs you have to study light and the play of light on your subject. You can also play with light, like TIO… has done here.
Look forward to “Tiny Tips” on light in the next few days.
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