Fresh breeze Small trees sway, many whitecaps, some spray Fair 25-31 6. In terms of meteorological conditions, the day before or after the passage of a weather front is often favorable. On most days, wind speed and gustiness reach a peak in the early to mid-afternoon hours. Cloud cover and dust are also usually greatest during afternoon. Beware of days, when the weather forecast includes tightly spaced isobars.
Special considerations apply to kite aerial photography at high-altitude .
Lighting Completely clear to mostly sunny atmospheric conditions are a fundamental requirement for all types of aerial photography. The reasons for this are two fold. Shadows are an important element in aerial photography. Shadows create a 3-dimensional effect that helps for identification of ground features. Sharply defined shadows aid in recognition of objects that may appear unfamilar when viewed from above, and shadows may indicate the heights or slopes of features.