unedited, allowing you to fully appreciate the differences in quality between
them. All of the images were shot at^1 / 200 second at f/11—except for image
4-3; because of the low intensity of the light, this image was shot at^1 / 60 sec-
ond at f/8.
For photograph4-3, the sun was diffused by a thin layer of clouds, which
provided beautiful, even lighting that was soft and virtually shadow-free. No-
tice how the exposure is consistent throughout the entire image. Also, notice
how the colors in the jeans are true to life. This is like having a huge softbox
covering the model. It is no wonder that this is the preferred light for most
photographers. Very little modification needs to be done to create beautiful
photographs of models or landscape scenes under this light. When shooting
models, however, it is usually best if you direct the model to turn her face
away from the sun to prevent squinting.
In photograph4-4, the clouds had moved from the scene and the model
was in full afternoon sun. Although a silver reflector was placed next to the
fence, bouncing the sunlight back to the model, the shadows are still very
prevalent. There’s a significant difference in quality between this image andTYPES OF LIGHT SOURCES 574-3(left).Sunlight through a thin layer
of clouds produced soft, even lighting.
4-4(right).When the clouds moved out,
the model was left in direct sun. Even
with the addition of a reflector, the
shadows are very pronounced.