Recently I have been learning the technical operation of new lighting equipment, but what has become most apparent is the necessity to "see the light".
Typically available light has been my standard, however this was always selected by instinct because it just looked good despite lacking a definitive reason as to why it was appealing. However when utilizing my new speedlights, I want to see the light and the shadow before shooting. A few photographers will shoot purely by trial and error, or by tables of light/power/position, but I prefer to have at least a vague idea as a starting point.
Thus in an effort to work on this I have began to shoot intentionally outdoors in more challenging situations so that I must look for moments, or locations that will help offset what is typically horrible lighting.
A mild snowstorm, hooded cloak, whitish granite boulders, burned out stump, and well placed clouds all served as naturally ocuring light modifies for the above images.
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