Skies and Clouds

[russellsnr]

Hi, I want to start a collection of Skies and Clouds. What is the best camera settings to do this?

During a normal Blue Sky White Cloud day I go two stops over and it works quite well but what about early or later in the day or dark grey/black clouds?
Many Thanks

[Geoff F]

If it looks like being a tricky/interesting sky I tend to spot meter around the brightest areas then use those readings as a guideline.

[Mike Buckley]

To photograph such a scene, start with what you think will be the ideal exposure. After taking the picture, check your histogram and blinkies and adjust the exposure if necessary.