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Knowing the Sunset Phases as a Photographer

Knowing the Sunset Phases as a Photographer

Sunsets are nature’s canvas, painting the sky with a myriad of colors and offering photographers a golden opportunity to capture breathtaking moments. Understanding the different phases of a sunset can significantly enhance the quality of your photographs, allowing you to anticipate changes in light and color. Let’s delve into these phases and explore the unique […]

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Step-by-Step Guide to Better Sunset Photography

Step-by-Step Guide to Better Sunset Photography

Having a DSLR or mirrorless camera to use is the ultimate thrill for a budding photographer. Taking great sunset shots should be easy with such a great tool, right? This article suggests steps you can take to optimize your camera for sunset photographs. 1. Shooting Mode Many compact cameras have a setting for sunsets, yet […]

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The Atmospheric Recipe for Breathtaking Sunsets

The Atmospheric Recipe for Breathtaking Sunsets

Relevant reminder: only 1 day left for the Simply Stunning Landscapes Course at $200 Off Every evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, we are often treated to a display of vibrant colors splashed across the sky. These sunsets, with their varying hues and intensities, never fail to mesmerize us. But have you ever […]

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Getting Started with Sunset Photography

Getting Started with Sunset Photography

Sunsets offer magical windows of time where everything appears alluring. No wonder photographers flock to locations with the objective of shooting during sunsets. Thanks to the magical touch of the golden hour, a photograph’s level of attractiveness appears to level up by at least a couple notches. However, this does not mean that taking photos […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset Over Rice Terraces

Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset Over Rice Terraces

The Yuanyang Rice Terraces in China are considered one of the must see places in the world. They have become a UNESCO World Heritage site, and depending on the time of day or year, they take on many different stunning looks. French photographer Thierry Bornier fell in love with the area and spends much of his […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset from Above the Clouds

Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset from Above the Clouds

You’ve probably often heard landscape photographers talking about how sunset and sunrise are good times to be out taking photos. There’s a pretty good reason as to why those moments are hyped so much. They present us with magical light that truly transforms the scene around us completely. Have a look at the following image […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset at Seljalandsfoss

Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset at Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss is one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland, and for good reason. Its origins are in a volcano glacier, and visitors can actually walk behind a waterfall into a small cave. Thanks to this, photographers can get really beautiful images with unique perspectives of the fall. Photographer Ben Strauss took the following image […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Venice at Sunset

Interesting Photo of the Day: Venice at Sunset

When somebody mentions Venice, what is the first thing that you think of? Most likely you’re picturing the canals flowing through the city, the rich architecture, and the gondolas right? Well, that’s how any traveler would think of the place. When photographer Michael Sidofsky was around Venice, he captured the following image which really showcases […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset Over the Dolomites

Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset Over the Dolomites

Also commonly referred to as the “Pale Mountains”, the Dolomites mountain range in the northeastern region of Italy enchants anyone who visits. While adventure lovers swear that skiing after a snowfall is a thrilling experience, the spot is equally popular during other seasons. The image here taken by professional landscape photographer Nicolas Alexander Otto gives […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Stormy Sunset Faroe Islands

Interesting Photo of the Day: Stormy Sunset Faroe Islands

Taking a risk has a better chance of paying greater dividends. This saying is also applicable to some extent in the field of photography, as it allows a photographer to capture moments in time which are unseen by many. Fine art landscape and architecture photographer Felix Inden decided to take a risk and shoot the […]

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