Let the clouds be your inspiration!
Whether it’s just a few clouds on a clear summer sky or even a cloudy one, you can find these to be very easy backdrops to some great snaps.
Here are some tips and examples:
1. Unusual patterns
Although we say ‘unusual’, clouds often provide you with interesting shapes and patterns. We just need to take a look! Using water bodies or buildings to reflect these patterns adds to the composition of the photo.
2. Unusual angle
When you are in a position to take a photo from a different angle, make best use of it. Whether it’s from your flight window, or the top of a skyscraper, or on a mountain. Photos from tall locations are great for inspirational posters. It can also be used to add a sense of space to a room, particularly in a large size.
3. Silhouette
The sky can be an excellent background to silhouette a subject. A flock of birds, trees or even human beings are great subjects for a silhouette against the bright sky. These subjects can be used to depict different themes like thought, memories, emotions, mystery etc. Use such topics to lend fine art quality to your photos.
4. Smoke technique for fun photos
Find cloud patterns that appear like smoke. Look for potential subjects in the vicinity that can look like the source of the smoke. Works best if you have a friend as a subject! These are easy to take with even a simple camera. They make for great fun posters.
