Tip of the Day: Photographing Light Rays

I don't know about you, but I am always captivated by photographs with beautiful light rays streaking through the leaves, or a tree canopy. This is not the easiest thing to photograph, so here are some tips on getting it right. First, the time is typically early in the morning when the sun is just getting up. Look for a misty day, any fog, or other atmosheric conditions create exellent artifacts, which make your photographs more surreal. Use a smaller aperture, perhaps f/11 and above. Be sure to have a tripod. You may not need any filters, but bringing a graduated neutral density will not hurt, and may proof rather useful.