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How to spot "good light"? (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by Fit_Guard8907@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro
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I often see some comments that say you have to find good light to become good photog. It makes me wonder, how do you spot great light then? What kind of signs are you looking for? Is it hard? How is it hidden? Are there any fundamental signs/tips to look out for to find a good lighting scenario in nature, inside buildings etc.? What makes good lighting good?

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[–] HI_I_AM_NEO@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

In my opinion, good light is desirable, but what you're actually looking for is good shadows, which are its direct consequence.

Depending on what you're shooting, you might look for long, hard shadows, or soft and blurred ones, or even no shadows at all.

Depending on this, you'll learn to identify the kind of light you need to get the desired results.

[–] Bishops_Guest@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

If you’re shooting something light, define it with shadows. If you’re shooting something dark use specular highlights to give it shape.

[–] Thurmod@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

100% this. I always was looking for light but you are looking for shadows to place your subjects. You don’t want harsh light on them. But if you place the subject two feet into the shadow with all the light around them it makes a great photo.