Out on the street on a cloudy day
Cloudy days in Amsterdam (surprise!) and getting out to take pictures. Photographing life.
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This is Luis, with the latest issue of my newsletter. I write this newsletter to share my passion for photography, cities, and technology, along with interesting links I find over the week(s). This newsletter will be (as long as possible) free, but if you like to support it feel free to become a paid subscriber (pay what you want), or buy one of my photos.
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What do you photograph on a cloudy day? Light usually brings life to photography — it creates interesting shadows and adds depth.
Living in Amsterdam, natural light is a luxury. So again, the question arises: What and how do I photograph on a cloudy day? Can I capture compelling images in these flat-light conditions? Those were the questions in the back of my mind last Friday as I stepped out for a walk under a greyish sky. You know, the type of cloudy, but not too cloudy. Just a regular grey tone.
The answer turned out to be: yes. With a little patience and the right mindset, it is possible to capture interesting moments. As I wandered near the Rijksmuseum and its beautiful tunnel, I started to notice scenes worth photographing — interesting vignettes of daily life.
At first, I felt frustrated. The light wasn't ideal, especially after several days of near-perfect conditions. But once I picked up the camera and began shooting, my perspective shifted. I started searching for new angles and paying closer attention to the life unfolding around me.
It was a good reminder: everyday is a good day to take photos. Regardless of the weather and other conditions, there are always stories out there waiting to be capture.
Go check out the rest of my photos on my instagram!
Now, for the ones interested in the technical notes. All photos were shot with a Fujifilm X-T50 paired with the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8.
Thanks for reading!
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I'm Luis Natera, a software developer, network scientist, and data/cities/tech nerd. I have an interdisciplinary trajectory (architecture -> sociocultural studies -> network science -> software development), you can read more about me and my career here.
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