Sky Backgrounds

Russ Burden

Updated July 27, 2016

Having a clean or dramatic sky as a backdrop is an asset. Great sunsets, an alpenglow, an impending storm, or one full of puffy white clouds, all contribute to making better images.

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Originally Published October 25, 2010

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