Dull day with flat white sky

ray · 27-01-2008, 12:24

Do you still go out taking photos, also if you do if thats how the sky is why change it

_MB_ · 27-01-2008, 12:33

Sometimes, and I don't change the sky

ray · 27-01-2008, 12:36

Yes but ive noticed you get negative comment's

_MB_ · 27-01-2008, 13:02

They're negative if you agree, they're nothing if you don't.

There's nothing wrong with taking photos for nobody. Joel Meyerowitz photos often have pretty undramatic sky in them. It's not the be all and end all of a photo on an overcast day.

Take pics whenever you want, never for an audience you imagine will like them, then you're just serving up a product for consumption instead of showing people how you see the world

JMitchell · 27-01-2008, 13:18

Also, that kind of light, flat but quite bright, is great for outdoor macro!

EDIT:
See this as an example (completely white sky):

http://www.bandstand.org.uk/~jmitche...dewdropweb.jpg

orangepeel · 27-01-2008, 13:43

good time for mono

simpbow · 27-01-2008, 14:48

2ND that OP..

***Dave*** · 27-01-2008, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangepeel

good time for mono

Beat me to it

Rob Barron · 27-01-2008, 17:10

There are lots of pics that don't require the sky to be in them and where harsh shadows are to be avoided at all costs so there are plenty of pics to be had when the sky is dull.

Ask any wedding photographer what sort of light makes their life easier when the bride is all in white and the groom in a dark suit.... bright sun is a nightmare for those!

Good call from Jack, outdoor macros are often much better without a shadow across them. Others have also said about mono.

Apart from heavy rain, is there really such a thing as a day when photography is a no-no? Even rainy days can produce some cracking shots, especially of the reportage variety. Just check out some of Henri Cartier-Bresson's work for proof of that!

Cheers,
Rob

j sotelo · 27-01-2008, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by _MB_

They're negative if you agree, they're nothing if you don't.

There's nothing wrong with taking photos for nobody. Joel Meyerowitz photos often have pretty undramatic sky in them. It's not the be all and end all of a photo on an overcast day.

Take pics whenever you want, never for an audience you imagine will like them, then you're just serving up a product for consumption instead of showing people how you see the world

very well said

27-01-2008, 12:24	#1 (permalink)
ray Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,017	Dull day with flat white sky Do you still go out taking photos, also if you do if thats how the sky is why change it

27-01-2008, 12:33	#2 (permalink)
_MB_ Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 826	Re: Dull day with flat white sky Sometimes, and I don't change the sky

27-01-2008, 12:36	#3 (permalink)
ray Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,017	Re: Dull day with flat white sky Yes but ive noticed you get negative comment's

27-01-2008, 13:02	#4 (permalink)
_MB_ Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 826	Re: Dull day with flat white sky They're negative if you agree, they're nothing if you don't. There's nothing wrong with taking photos for nobody. Joel Meyerowitz photos often have pretty undramatic sky in them. It's not the be all and end all of a photo on an overcast day. Take pics whenever you want, never for an audience you imagine will like them, then you're just serving up a product for consumption instead of showing people how you see the world

27-01-2008, 13:18	#5 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,520	Re: Dull day with flat white sky Also, that kind of light, flat but quite bright, is great for outdoor macro! EDIT: See this as an example (completely white sky): http://www.bandstand.org.uk/~jmitche...dewdropweb.jpg Last edited by JMitchell : 27-01-2008 at 15:19.

27-01-2008, 13:43	#6 (permalink)
orangepeel Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,503	Re: Dull day with flat white sky good time for mono

27-01-2008, 14:48	#7 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Dull day with flat white sky 2ND that OP..

27-01-2008, 17:10	#9 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Dull day with flat white sky There are lots of pics that don't require the sky to be in them and where harsh shadows are to be avoided at all costs so there are plenty of pics to be had when the sky is dull. Ask any wedding photographer what sort of light makes their life easier when the bride is all in white and the groom in a dark suit.... bright sun is a nightmare for those! Good call from Jack, outdoor macros are often much better without a shadow across them. Others have also said about mono. Apart from heavy rain, is there really such a thing as a day when photography is a no-no? Even rainy days can produce some cracking shots, especially of the reportage variety. Just check out some of Henri Cartier-Bresson's work for proof of that! Cheers, Rob __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

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