Study: Newport Back Bay

So this weekend I had an opportunity to enjoy, explore, and take some photos at Newport Beach's Back Bay. Although I didn't take my dedicated strobe along for the walk, I knew that if I wanted to take some interesting shots I could use my on-board flash, and get things lit that way. With the D70s' higher flash sync speed (1/500) and flash exposure compensation, the ambient light or in this case mid-day sun, can be controlled more easily. This means for me, instead of waiting for the "right" light, I just make it myself. How wonderful is that? The process? Set your camera to its highest flash sync speed, and adjust the aperture to the appropriate exposure you are trying to achieve. Depth of field will be compromised since you're limited by your camera's ability to sync with its flash, after all, the research and development department at the manufacturers want you to take "good" pictures not bad ones. How ironic. So try this yourself and see if you come away with some great pics when you think you couldn't cause the sun was too harsh.