What to Do When the Sky is Boring: Full Sun at the Oregon Coast

John Pattison

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What to Do When the Sky is Boring: Full Sun at the Oregon Coast

What do you do when your photography day trip lands on a cloudless, full-sun day? That's what happened to me on a recent trip to Newport, Oregon with my Nikon Z8.

Harsh light, flat skies, and zero drama can feel like the worst conditions for landscape photography...but they don’t have to be. In this video, I share practical tips for making the most of a clear-sky day. These strategies will help you stay creative and inspired—no matter the weather.

📷 Featured locations:

Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Yaquina Bay Bridge
Thor’s Well

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Planning my trip to Newport
02:00 - Change locations
02:51 - Arrive early, stay late
03:41 - Overexpose
04:26 - Shoot black-and-white
05:26 - Look for patterns, textures, and details
05:42 - Think of it as a scouting trip
06:14 - Thor's Well
08:27 - Experiment with long exposure
08:49 - Look for people
09:27 - Be grateful

MAIN CAMERAS & LENSES (affiliate links*)

Nikon Z8: amzn.to/3RzMZwz
Nikon Z 24-120mm: amzn.to/3jtTiFe
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Nikon Z 35mm: amzn.to/4fHGBP2
Nikon Z 85mm: amzn.to/3AXpcTo
Nikon Z 105mm (Macro): amzn.to/3B6KiP7
Nikon Z 28mm SE: amzn.to/4hYNP2L
Nikon Z 40mm SE: amzn.to/3Okxw2q

SECONDARY CAMERAS & VIDEO

Ricoh GRIIIx: amzn.to/4hVb8dP
Nikon Zf: amzn.to/3OiOKxo
Nikon Z fc: amzn.to/4g4GsFb
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Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: amzn.to/3OiOKxo

Full gear list at johnepattison.com/gear

MUSIC CREDITS

"The Promising," by Howard Harper-Barnes
"Anna's Log," by Howard Harper-Barnes

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