I often see some comments that say you have to find good light to become good photog. It makes me wonder, how do you spot great light then? What kind of signs are you looking for? Is it hard? How is it hidden? Are there any fundamental signs/tips to look out for to find a good lighting scenario in nature, inside buildings etc.? What makes good lighting good?
Good Light is hard to define as it depends on the effect and end result you want, however good light is generally light which is enough light to prevent you from going to high with ISO numbers, and personally I would say reflected light, meaning it is softer and would create a larger dynamic range from dark to light. If the dynamic range is higher, you can always adjust in post processing to add more “depth” to the final result. The colour of the light or reflected light also matter hugely, as this will result in a more natural accurate end result as well.
One of the many factors defining a personal style is how they use light to create the unique look, which matters as this sets your result apart from everyone doing the same thing.