Using exposure compensation

When travelling you may want to take pictures of interesting streets or unique buildings that you encounter. The aspect of buildings can change depending on how the light falls on them at various times of day or different seasons. You can use the light and shadows to create beautiful pictures.

Using exposure compensation to accentuate the features of buildings

Try adjusting the exposure compensation towards the [-]. If the building is illuminated by front light or side light, compensating the exposure towards [-] will darken the shaded parts of the building and bring out the bright parts, giving your picture more sense of depth.
The aspect of buildings will change considerably depending on how light falls on them. When taking pictures of historic buildings or ruins, of famous landmarks or interesting street scenes, it is important to choose a time when there is good light. You can also change the impression of your pictures by adjusting the exposure. In most cases, adjust the exposure compensation towards [-] to accentuate shadows and create a deeper atmosphere.

Compare the effects of different values of exposure compensation

Useful things to remember

Unless you are aiming for a special look, frame the picture paying attention to horizontal and vertical lines, so the building does not appear slanted. With camera models featuring the [FRAME ASSIST] function, you can display a grid on the monitor to serve as a reference.