Cornwall Coast

Photo:  The coast of Cornwall in sun and shadow
This is the kind of light that’s magnificent for landscapes. While shooting a story on the lands of Prince Charles, I stood on top of a high hill waiting for the right light. Even though the changing light was beautifully dramatic, I had to wait for almost three hours for the sun and clouds to be just so. (I know it was this long because my parking meter was about to
run out!) Finally, perfection: The peninsula is in sun, its strong shape further emphasized by shadows in the bottom left and right of the frame. The white waves are in sun, and the rest of the image is scattered clouds and sun. It’s this contrast of sun and clouds, this changing light, that gives drama to an already spectacular landscape. —Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: Shoot landscapes in dramatic light, but know that you may have to wait hours for the sun and clouds to be in the perfect position.
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