“Magic of Clouds”
Day 69 of 366 Day Project
“Magic is everywhere, explore & be amazed everyday!”
Capturing the magic of clouds
Clouds have been a popular subject with photographers since panchromatic film made it possible to differentiate them from the sky in photographs! They still remain popular. The inclusion of interesting clouds can make a landscape shot, and they are often worth photographing simply for their structural beauty.
You need no special equipment to take good cloud pictures, although wide-angle lenses can be useful in many situations, while telephoto lenses will be preferable for certain types of shots. More important is being in the right place with the right equipment at the right time.
Early morning and late afternoon are usually the best times for cloud pictures. Around the middle of the day the light can be very strong and contrasty, with a wide brightness range that few sensors can capture.
The best cloud pictures result from adequate preparation, which combines knowing what to look for with understanding which camera settings to use. Remember that clouds are ephemeral and constantly changing. In seconds they can vanish into invisible vapour then reappear in visible form. Watch, click and catch the moment.
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