[Mike McCarty]

I don't have any wisdom regarding taking outdoor photos. It seems that you can come up with reams of suggestions on what to do when you move indoors but I have trouble coming up with any axioms for outdoor use.

I do know that there will be occasions when you are called upon to do this work. When I strain, I remember that most of the good outdoor shots I have taken have been near structures or under roofs. Maybe the structures (buildings, tree rows) give the opportunity to either block or reflect light. Same for the roof.

One things for sure, you have to find a way to work the light to your advantage. This may mean early morning or later evening sun, giving the side lit effect. Spot metering has also been helpful to me. Standing in the open during the noon day sun is not good, I'm pretty sure of that.

There are certain ideas and concepts that will only work outdoors, otherwise, for me it's reserved as a last resort.

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Sittin in the morning sun,
I'll be sittin' when the evening comes,
Watchin' the ships roll in,
And I'll watch 'em roll away again ...