Quote Originally Posted by conropl View Post
The other was heavy overcasts days (even rain); it gets rid of the bright white in the water and eliminates shadows (as you stated), but also seems to enhance the colors of the surrounding vegetation. Overcast days just makes getting the correct exposure much easier.

Pat
Clouds...just one big light modifier to a photographer. I first heard that regarding foliage photography. But it is so true. For great foliage, you need lots of sunny days, but some of the best foliage photographs are taken on cloudy days.