Even better is the fact that no two cloud formations are ever quite the same, so you have the chance of On the other hand, an interesting sky offers so much more potential for a great photo. Sometimes the best you can do is angle the camera down to eliminate most of the sky, and rely on the foreground to provide the interest. A plain sunny sky, while beautiful to look at, offers very little to a composition, and will often produce photos destined for deletion. But believe it or not, a cloudless blue sky can be just as bad.When you visit a great location, the last thing you usually want to see is a grey, overcast sky. That's why no matter how skilled (or unskilled) a photographer may be, truly unique images usually require a certain element of luck. But when you are just passing through, you have to take your chances along with the rest of the tourists. That's fine if you live close to your location and can come back as often as you like.
All landscape photographers have to deal with the weather in their work. You can do everything right and still end up with a dull photo if the conditions are wrong. Good landscape photography requires not only all your skills as a photographer; it also takes a little cooperation from mother nature.
