Landscape photography tip: The influence of light on a photo

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You don't realise how much influence light has on a photo until you see a photo with and without sunlight side by side. Only then do the differences become clear. I photographed the chalk cliff of Cap Blanc Nez on the Opal Coast in those conditions.

It's very tempting to take photos quickly. Especially when the landscape is very beautiful, it can be appealing to take one photo after another. But it can pay to be patient, especially when the sun breaks through.

I photographed the chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast in changing conditions. During my long exposure masterclass, I photographed the beautiful cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez. First without sunlight.

The photo was taken at 120 seconds to capture movement in the clouds. It creates beautiful lines and the rocks reflect beautifully in the wet beach. However, it took a few minutes of waiting for the sun to find an opening in the clouds.

With the sunlight, the landscape changes completely. The camera settings are exactly the same. The processing is exactly the same. The difference is enormous.

As you can see, the choice of light has a huge influence on the final result. There is no right or wrong here, only preference. Whatever you want to show, choose consciously and then wait for the right moment.

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