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When Too Much Light Is Not Good


Bright sunlight, unfortunately, is usually more of a hindrance than a help for photographers.

The best pictures have rich, saturated colors, but in dazzling sunlight, many colors tend to glare brightly.

To compensate, underexpose by one-third or two-thirds of an F-stop. Bracketing with these two exposures will reveal what works best for a particular camera.

When trying to shoot objects under the water, especially very clear water like that in the Keys, the use of a polarizing filter will help "see through" the surface glare.

The glare on the water is like light reflected on a mirror. Depending on the angle of the light, it may not be possible to avoid the reflection. A polarizing filter is the only way to work around it. A porpoise or manatee, for example, becomes much more visible when the surface glare is reduced.

More Topics

Shooting in Low Light Situations

Or, why we love digital cameras so much!

Approaching Animals
More tips on getting close

Lenses: What Sizes Work Best?
Size really does count.

Close up Photography
Seeing the world differently.

Protecting Gear from Rain & Humidity
There's a lot of both around here.

Creating Good Sunset Silhouettes
Not as easy as it seems.