How can I capture the sunlight rays with my DSLR?

Question

I've always wanted to take a great picture of soft sunlight rays falling in the woods, or perhaps rays coming off clouds. What kind of setting should I use? Do I need a filter for it? Thanks.

Answer 1

Mostly you need to come upon a scene where the lighting is what you wish to capture and do it.

I've had some pretty good shots – even using a camera phone – when the light is right.

Motorola RAZR Phone:

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D200:

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Or, you could aim right into the sun to induce some lens flare, which looks like sun rays sometimes.

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Answer 2

i wish i knew