How to shoot a sunset?

Lead: Photography can never be separated from the sun. Where there is the sun, you can take good photos. In a day, the orange tone of the sunset is the most charming. If you want to shoot a good sunset, you must first accurately measure the exposure value, so that the bright places will not explode and the dark places will not be completely seen. In addition, using excellent composition and finding a good angle is also one of the necessary conditions for success. Let me tell you something about the composition of the sunset!

Composition of sunset

When shooting a sunrise or sunset, you should take the main sun and the sky related to it as the center. At this time, the most effective method is to use other auxiliary subjects to set off the sun as the main body. In sunset photography, photographers can also use the reflection in the water to make the sunset have a symmetrical effect.

Aperture: F4 Exposure time: 1/50s ISO: 800 Focus: 35mm. If shooting at the seaside at sunset, the photographer can use the reflection on the water surface to spread the brilliance of the sun.

Low angle sunset composition

Photographers can arrange the sun at the top left of the picture, divide the picture at three points in the horizontal direction, and arrange the whole picture with the surging waves as the center, which can show a strong dynamic effect. Shooting the sunset from a low angle can show the characteristics of waves and water mist in the sun more clearly.

Aperture: F 1 1 exposure time: 1/20s ISO: 400 Focus: 35mm. The waves in the picture are rich in details against the setting sun. When shooting in the sunset, the photographer needs to determine the overall tone according to the theme of the picture. You can use the warm color of the sun itself to set off the theme without deliberately adjusting the color to normal.

Side sunset composition

Arrange the sun in the center of the picture and make a composition with a horizontal line. If it is not a close-up of the sun, it is best not to use it. Sun-centered works show no features. When shooting a sunset with a central point composition, the layout of auxiliary photographic objects and subjects should be reasonable to set off the sun from the side.

Aperture: F5.6 Exposure time:11000s ISO: 200 Focus: 50mm. Photographers should skillfully use clouds to block the sunset glow formed by the sun and the surrounding natural landscape when shooting the sunset. Set off the sunset with shadows

Photographers can highlight the sunset by shooting the shadows of objects, and they can shoot works that are completely different from other sunset works. Most works will focus on the sunset hanging between mountains and buildings, but the picture on the right is an exception. The photographer chose to highlight the theme with the shadows of people and trees. Although the sun itself is located in the center of the picture, it is a photographic work with a unique perspective, because it is blocked by trees, which increases the contrast between light and shade and the color of the scene. Aiming the camera at the sky to measure light at dusk can reduce the exposure and get a special silhouette effect.

Aperture: F 1 1 exposure time:11/2000s ISO:100 focal length: 24mm. Although the sun is hidden by the big trees, the viewer can still feel the shocking sunset light projected strongly.

Aperture F8, shutter11000s, focal length 88mm, ISO 400. The scene of the sunset on the sea, the glow of the sky and the sea red, and the silhouette figures on the shore enrich the content of the picture.

Picture performance of dynamic and static combination

Photographers can also arrange the sunrise or sunset at the top of the picture after dividing the picture up and down to emphasize that the light passes through the clouds and highlight other subjects at the bottom. The picture on the right is a good example. From the center of the picture, the viewer will find that the upper part of the picture shows the static effect of clouds, while the lower part shows the dynamic effect of grass. By dividing the picture equally, you can create a unique photographic work.

Aperture: F3.5 Exposure time: 1/400s ISO: 400 Focus: 24mm. The lower part of the picture occupies a small space, and the upper part describes the sun covered by clouds and its light. Using this method to highlight the wavelength of light can also create better sunset photos.

Choose the right time and place

Sunset time is shorter. During this period of shooting, we must make preparations in advance, determine the subject to be shot and choose the shooting location in advance. Of course, you must choose a place where you can see the sunset. If conditions permit, you can also choose to shoot in the wild. The transparency of outdoor air is much higher than that of cities, and it is easier to obtain high-quality images. Whether in the wild or in the city, the location should be relatively open and the terrain should be relatively high. You can choose hills and other places with higher terrain for field shooting; If you are in the city, you can shoot on the top floor.

When shooting a picture with the sky as the background, in order to enrich the level of the picture and increase the interest of the picture, we often add some visual elements to the visual center of the picture while expressing light and shadow, and the passing birds are the best choice. They can not only increase the movement of the picture, but also add new points of interest to the picture. Shooting the scene of "Sunset and Lonely Qi Fei" requires waiting for an opportunity, which is often hard to come by.

Aperture F9, shutter 1/320s, focal length 300mm, ISO 100. Because it was shot against the light, the proportion of birds in the picture was very small, and naturally a silhouette was formed.

When shooting the sunset, the choice of time is particularly critical. At sunset, the sunset glow changes quickly, and the beautiful sunset glow often only appears for a short 120 minutes, so be sure to grab the camera. Shooting birds at sunset requires a lot of photographic equipment. In order to avoid missing the wonderful moment, high-speed continuous shooting camera is essential. The telephoto lens also has its place, which can be used to shoot local beauty, compress space and enlarge and highlight birds. When shooting the sunset, we should control the exposure, measure the light between the sun and the edge of the picture, and take the measured exposure value as the exposure basis. If it is too dark, the sunset glow will be strengthened. If it is too exposed, the color of the picture will be distorted and the visual impact will be weakened.