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Roadboat24 · 06-18-2018, 01:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Just Shoot The Sun

Last edited by Roadboat24; 06-18-2018 at 01:11 PM. Reason: Add Text

**Kerrowdown** · 06-18-2018, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

What Do You Shoot At Mid-Day In The Full Sun?

What ever I must do... but admit to avoiding this time wherever possible.

ddharriman · 06-18-2018, 02:32 PM - **2 Likes**

What Do You Shoot At Mid-Day In The Full Sun?

Per example the Praia da Rocha paradise beach (at least for me) where I live…

ChristianRock · 06-18-2018, 02:41 PM - **4 Likes**

A lot of times it's when I can go out shooting, so I have to make do. Since I'm not a pro and don't make any money, I can shoot whatever strikes my fancy.

I find out that CCD sensors handle the harsh light much better than CMOS sensors, so I'll usually have my K10D with me, but always.

It's usually when the insects are around:

The CCD seems to maintain rich colors even in full sun... as long as the lens is up to the task of course.

You can usually find places where there's sun rays just coming through in the shade, and these are usually the pictures I end up liking best.

Also, when you use some PP techniques to make your picture more film-like and have that nostalgic feel, it seems to add to the story the picture tells. This looks like my memories of hot summer days when I was growing up (or is it my memory of TV shows? lol...)

**clickclick** · 06-18-2018, 02:52 PM - **1 Like**

paper plates on the plinking range

**ChrisPlatt** · 06-18-2018, 03:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Noontime is when you'll find many photographers in bars getting their fill of focusing fluid.

Chris

Driftwood · 06-19-2018, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by clickclick

paper plates on the plinking range

Yep. Also, as was mentioned before, the woods are pretty sweet in the afternoon.

Attached Images

mohb · 06-19-2018, 04:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Mad dogs and Englishmen?

normhead · 06-19-2018, 09:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Just out for a little walk before lunch. Disturbed areas along the driveway etc. always provide wildflower opportunities and some old gardens we no longer care for, but still come back every year, that are just off property on crown land.

K-3 and DFA 100 2.8 macro, with HD DA 1.4 TC.
100 ISO, f8 , AV mode.

gmans · 06-19-2018, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

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For years, when it was mid-day and the sun was full, I'd put down my camera and find something else to do.

These days, when it's hot and the sun is blazing I pick up my infrared camera and shoot away. I find such harsh conditions for normal shooting are ideal for IR photography (especially if there's some nice clouds in the sky).

What do you shoot when the sun is high and the light is harsh?

good powerlines photo, well done.

thanks and shared.cheers

06-19-2018, 09:24 AM - 2 Likes	#24
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Just out for a little walk before lunch. Disturbed areas along the driveway etc. always provide wildflower opportunities and some old gardens we no longer care for, but still come back every year, that are just off property on crown land. K-3 and DFA 100 2.8 macro, with HD DA 1.4 TC. 100 ISO, f8 , AV mode. Last edited by normhead; 06-19-2018 at 12:29 PM.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,866	Originally posted by Fenwoodian What Do You Shoot At Mid-Day In The Full Sun? What ever I must do... but admit to avoiding this time wherever possible.

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	A lot of times it's when I can go out shooting, so I have to make do. Since I'm not a pro and don't make any money, I can shoot whatever strikes my fancy. I find out that CCD sensors handle the harsh light much better than CMOS sensors, so I'll usually have my K10D with me, but always. It's usually when the insects are around: The CCD seems to maintain rich colors even in full sun... as long as the lens is up to the task of course. You can usually find places where there's sun rays just coming through in the shade, and these are usually the pictures I end up liking best. Also, when you use some PP techniques to make your picture more film-like and have that nostalgic feel, it seems to add to the story the picture tells. This looks like my memories of hot summer days when I was growing up (or is it my memory of TV shows? lol...)

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Driftwood Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 50	Originally posted by clickclick paper plates on the plinking range Yep. Also, as was mentioned before, the woods are pretty sweet in the afternoon. Attached Images

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gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Originally posted by Fenwoodian . For years, when it was mid-day and the sun was full, I'd put down my camera and find something else to do. These days, when it's hot and the sun is blazing I pick up my infrared camera and shoot away. I find such harsh conditions for normal shooting are ideal for IR photography (especially if there's some nice clouds in the sky). What do you shoot when the sun is high and the light is harsh? good powerlines photo, well done. thanks and shared.cheers