Use the Best Light for Awesome Photos
Seize the day: Make the most of natural lighting to get the best from your digital camera.
Long, long ago, I worked with someone who would get fidgety if he thought anyone was wasting time. He'd admonish us, saying that we were "burning daylight."
I've always liked that expression: Daylight is a precious resource, and it burns away whether we use it wisely or not. I think about that a lot when I take photos, since daylight is so essential to photography. But how do we make the most of it?
This week, let's look at some secrets for taking advantage of natural light in your digital photos.
Know When to Use the Flash
Ah, the misunderstood flash. If you have a flash built into your camera, it can illuminate a subject only up to about 15 feet away. If you're shooting a scene that's any farther than that, you are probably better off turning off the flash and letting the camera calculate the exposure with the available light.
When doubt, take a photo with the flash on and check the results. If you don't like what you see, try it again with the flash disabled.
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Dave Johnson