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Dealing with dynamic range

You may not be able to capture every detail in a single exposure

ne of the biggest challenges when O shooting in summer is how to deal with high contrast. The hard light of a sunny day can make it hard to take satisfying exposures, as the dynamic range – the difference between the brightest and darkest areas – is often too wide for your camera.

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