{"id":74621,"date":"2016-05-02T07:02:42","date_gmt":"2016-05-02T06:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=74621"},"modified":"2016-05-02T07:03:09","modified_gmt":"2016-05-02T06:03:09","slug":"shooting-stormy-spring-skies-during-april-showers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/landscape_photography-technique\/shooting-stormy-spring-skies-during-april-showers\/","title":{"rendered":"Photographing stormy spring skies during April showers"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a drab and grey winter, it now feels like spring, and keen-eyed photographers can take advantage of the longer days to get some great morning or evening shots when a storm is brewing. April showers are an ideal opportunity to get the best of both worlds \u2013 dramatic cloudy skies and interesting light \u2013 for producing a striking image.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need lots of equipment. While lens filters can help to balance exposure, particularly the foreground with the sky, they\u2019re not essential and neither is a tripod. It\u2019s more about being able to capture the moment when it arises. Let\u2019s take a look at some things you need to consider.<\/p>\n

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  1. The effect of a dark and ominous sky can be enhanced if there is a contrast with a lit area. Watch for those shafts of sunlight breaking through the clouds or patches of blue sky, and pay attention to where light falls.<\/li>\n
  2. It is also a good idea to have some directional light falling on the foreground of an image, to give a stronger sense of foreground interest. Underexposed foregrounds can look dull and flat.<\/li>\n
  3. Try to use a tripod; it\u2019s easier to get sharper shots at narrower apertures. If you don\u2019t have a tripod, use a lens with image stabilisation and pick a fast enough shutter speed to avoid softness.<\/li>\n
  4. If you don\u2019t have a lens filter, you can get a similar effect using software, such as Lightroom\u2019s Graduated Filter tool. Don\u2019t overdo it, though, and don\u2019t create excessive noise when fixing underexposure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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