What If You Want It Darker Than the Meter?

Your Call

DarkLight -2-10+1+2
Meter: 0  ·  You: -2
Meter: 0  ·  You: -1
Meter: 0  ·  You: 0
Meter: 0  ·  You: +1
−2: moody.Deep colors. A bold silhouette.
−1: rich.Glowing sky. A crisp silhouette.
0: what the meter wants.Brighter, but the colors wash out and the silhouette gets muddy.
+1: bright.The sunset is fading away.
− Darker
+ Lighter
  • The meter wants 0. But you’re the photographer.
  • At 0 this sunset is brighter, but the colors wash out and the silhouette gets muddy.
  • Tip it darker if that’s the picture you want.
  • That’s you making a creative decision.
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