When you think of compelling landscape imagery, you probably imagine rays of dramatic golden sun cascading across the scene, and while that can make for fantastic images, it certainly is not the only kind of light that makes for worthwhile photos. Flat light can be particularly nice for a range of shots, and this great video tutorial will show you both why it is useful and how to take advantage of it.
Coming to you from Mike Smith, this excellent video tutorial will show you why flat light can be so useful for landscape photography. One reason I love flat light is because it leaves a ton of room in post-processing to shape the image to taste and emphasize the subject. On the other hand, most such days tend to have relatively uniform and uninteresting skies, so you will want to rethink your compositions a bit to not overly emphasize the sky. The next time you see a cloudy, gray day, consider heading out with your camera! Check out the video above for the full rundown from Smith.
And if you really want to dive into landscape photography, check out "Photographing The World 1: Landscape Photography and Post-Processing with Elia Locardi."
