Spotting at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) - Handling Overcast Days?

I've been heading out to DFW quite a bit lately, and man, the overcast days are killing me! I love shooting there because of the variety of planes, but the grey skies are making my photos look kinda dull. I'm using a Canon EOS R7 with a 100-400mm lens. I try bumping up the ISO a bit and tweaking the white balance, but it's still not quite capturing the vibe I'm going for.

Anyone have tips for making the most out of overcast lighting? Maybe some post-processing tricks or specific settings I should try? Would love to hear what others are doing to keep their pics looking sharp and vibrant even when the sun's hiding!

Overcast days can be tricky, but sometimes they can help with even lighting and avoiding harsh shadows. I usually shoot in RAW so I have more flexibility in post-processing. Try playing with the contrast and saturation in Lightroom. It can help bring out some colors and make the image pop. Also, you might want to experiment with a polarizing filter. It can sometimes help with reducing glare and adding a bit more depth to the sky. How do you usually edit your photos?

Yeah, overcast days can be a pain. One thing I do is mess with the contrast and clarity in post. It can really help the planes pop against those grey skies. Also, try shooting in RAW if you're not already. It'll give you more leeway with editing. As for in-camera settings, maybe try underexposing slightly to preserve details and bring them back in editing. Sometimes a polarizing filter can help too, though they can be hit or miss with overcast light.

Totally get the struggle with overcast skies. They can really flatten photos. Have you tried using a polarizing filter? It might help deepen the colors a bit, even under grey skies. Also, playing around with the dehaze tool in post-processing can add some depth and contrast. Sometimes I overexpose a stop or two to brighten things up a bit, then pull back in post. What software are you using for editing?