The same concept applies to outdoor sporting
events, particularly when one team has white
uniforms. To handle this effectively, meter
off of the jersey and add a stop or two of
exposure compensation. This will make the
uniform truly white as opposed to light grey.
As an added benefit, the player’s face will
also appear brighter. Expressions are a key
component to successful sports photography
so it’s important they’re not in shadow. If you
shoot sports on a cloudy day, your percentage
of keepers will absolutely be increased.
Put simply, clouds can add visual interest
that’s absent on a clear day. In this example,
I photographed the same scene a few hours
apart. In the first shot the sky is mostly blue. A
few hours later, impressive patterns of clouds
stretch above the park. As you can see, this
second shot is ultimately more interesting.
The next time the weather calls for overcast
skies, use it to your advantage and head out
with your camera.
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