Noon Day Sun

Sam

Yesterday while walking around a beach lighthouse near Santa Cruz, a young guy asked if I would take some photos of his girlfriend, Who is trying to develop a photography portfolio.

Taking photos in bright noon day sun is definitely a challenge, so I said I would try. I did find out the Canon 580 EX won't overpower the sun. I guess I need to buy the nuclear model.

Also chimping is almost impossible. The LCD is totally useless, and I could barley see some of the histogram.

Here are three results.

Sam

Sam

#2

Sam

The couple.

Chrissiebeez_NL

Sam wrote:

#2

like this shot! has energy and determination. the other ones, while technically good are a bit more standard and thus less energetic IMO

Scott_Quier

You're right about the 580 being less powerful than old Sol. But, it did fill in the shadows quite nicely for you. I really like #2 - it just seems to have more "oomph" than the others.

PineapplePhoto

She wants to be a model or a photographer? either way, number # 2, she is shooting on Auto?

Swartzy

Ah...Sam
You don't need the nuclear model...your flash worked jut fine....it certainly softened those otherwise harsh shadows! Good choice!