 Boat, Pond, and Fog © Kerry Drager |
I live in California's Central Valley, which often gets socked in by thick fog in the winter. For many photographers, a gray day means dull pictures. But the soft light is just right for capturing color and mood.
The key to success when working in the mist: Find a good foreground subject, and then let the background fade moodily into the distance.
That was my goal early one day as I explored a colorless, misty pond scene. An old boat with patches of bright red provided just the foreground accent that I wanted. The close-up subject, the distant scenery, and a wide-angle zoom (12-24mm) allowed me to create a front-to-back composition.
Have fun shooting!
Kerry Drager
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