Bright Ideas.

The article discusses strategies for getting good pictures in harsh midday light. The author recommends shooting tight when the sun is bright using a long lens and a teleconverter. He also suggests using strong backlight for shooting during the harsh hour. He advises working right on the frontlight if the backlight is not working and to try waiting for a cloud to diffuse the sunlight. The author also suggests improving the shading of a subject and using flash to fill in harsh shadows in bright, midday light.