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Microsoft Picture It! Companion Guide
Chapter 2: Making the Most of Your Camera
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Many photographs are shot in bright or moderately bright sunlight. This type of
light produces photos that closely match the way we remember seeing the
scene. That is part of the reason we respond to them with a positive sense of
familiarity.
However, colors photographed in the cooler light at twilight or in overcast
conditions, or in the warmer light of sunrise and sunset, offer a new perspective
on familiar colors and subjects, and provide a more creative backdrop for
photographs. Overcast and after-the-rain conditions, in particular, produce
richer, more saturated colors. For example, red leaves photographed against a
twilight backdrop, instead of in daylight, create a moody interpretation that
suggests a sense of mystery or drama.
In the dim light of a rainy fall day, the red leaves in this photo look especially vivid.
For interior photographs, look for strong sources of natural light, as from a
window or a skylight. The glow of light coming from one direction can
illuminate your subject dramatically.