Alright, I'm working on a series of elemental photographs...a self assignment kind of a thing...and I need a dramatic photograph of the sun. I'm thinking either rising or setting among clouds and/or mountain peaks(rays of sunlight perhaps?) The series is in B&W (as an added challenge)and I've been trying to think of how to figure the exposure and filteration. I realized the light will be changing quickly if I'm working with clouds and I'll need a fast shutter speed(I think) to "freeze" movement. My problem is I just don't know where to start experimenting. Would a fast or slow speed film be better suited to what I want to do? Could I use a #8 or #16 filter or should I get a ND since the sun is the subject? How do I focus on the gg without toasting my retinas(or do I shoot at infinity?) What about minimizing flare---I doubt a conventional shade would help since I'll be probably be shooting into the sunlight. Does anyone have any suggestions, thoughts or experience in this kind of stuff? Can you recommend a good book that would cover this issue? Where do I start (if I'm fortunate enought to observe my desired meteorological conditions?) Thanks!
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