Come Rain or Come Shine Photo

Photographer’s Note

I tried a number of ways to capture this ray of light under dark, looming clouds in Iceland. But I couldn't quite make it an interesting image. Partly because the otherwise landscape had to be underexposed to expose the light correctly.

So, I resorted to lighting up these straws of grass by a fill-flash in order to get a foreground. I don't quite know what to think about the result. So, all responses most welcome.

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faganrodney (496) 2007-09-23 17:37

You did manage to capture the rays of the sun. I'm not an expert with this type of photo and have trouble finding a balance between the BG/FG. Did you try to take 2 photos, one to capture the bright BG, then the second to capture the FG darker subject, then combine the 2. Maybe a slightly better apture setting to keep the FG and BG in focus. I like the idea behind it, and sure that you will post this type of photo again, good luck, Regards Rodney

gervaso (5250) 2007-09-23 18:07