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2 September 2014
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How to Take Good Photos: Light

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Seashore, rocks and sunset, photo by Tom Ang
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  1. Side or 'cross' lighting at dawn or dusk is great for bringing out the texture of a subject.
  2. At dawn and dusk there are natural shadows to help give depth and form to your subject.
  3. For night time and early evening shots, you will need to allow for slower shutter speeds. (Shutter speed is the length of time the camera requires to absorb enough light for the required shot.) The slower the shutter speed, the more likely your photographs will be blurry due to camera shake, so use a tripod to keep the camera steady.
  4. Don't be afraid to point the lens at a setting sun, but whatever you do avoid looking directly at the sun, especially through the viewfinder of your camera.
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