How to take photos of sunrise and sunset

Introduction: The earth often has a variety of different expressions. There are countless combinations of changes in the sky alone. The most common ones are from sunrise or sunset, when the sunlight is refracted to The yellow, orange, red, and purple colors produced in the clouds, coupled with the changes in the cloud system, can often create amazingly beautiful colors. I will tell you how to capture these pictures below!

When the sun sets, the sky will show a warm-toned scene, and the clouds on the horizon will be dyed the color of flames; if you happen to be at the beach, the sea water will also be dyed with rich layers. color. Through the viewing window of a single-lens camera, you will find that the entire picture is full of rich warm colors. So, how to leave a wonderful image at this moment?

To shoot this gorgeous and spectacular scene, a wide-angle lens is a useful weapon. , can well express the sense of extension of the vast horizon. A small aperture can widen the depth of field, thus keeping every scene in the picture clear. The nearby coast and tourists, the birds in the sky, and the distant buildings and sky are equally delicate. In order to highlight the warm feeling of the sunset, you can adjust the white balance to automatic or daylight mode. There is no need to increase the sensitivity, because higher sensitivity will bring more noise, and you should try your best to avoid losing picture details. At this time, if necessary, you can consider using a tripod to prevent blurry images caused by slow shutter speeds. At the same time, a tripod can make us more calm when composing the picture.

▲Aperture F10, speed 1/640s, focal length 120mm, ISO 320. Sunset at the seaside, measuring the light of the sky (not the sun, nor the sea water), the scenery on the shore is dark, but the warmth of the sunset is highlighted.

Viewing of the sun

The most beautiful viewing moments of the sun are in the early morning and evening. The early morning sun may beam due to the presence of fog. If it is the evening when the heavy rain begins, there is a high chance of colorful clouds appearing in the sky. The most beautiful shooting locations are usually in vast places, such as deserts, seas, mountaintops, etc. The sunrise and sunset in the desert are full of majesty under the dotted trees. At sunrise and sunset on the sea, there will be waves of water and passing ships, and the colors will change rapidly, showing an impressionistic style. The sunrise and sunset in the mountains are usually accompanied by mist and birds, adding a bit of mystery.

Since you are shooting the sky and the sun, the camera’s built-in exposure calculation is of little use. A landscape that looks beautiful to the naked eye may turn out to be very poor. There is a method. First, aim the lens at the sky and half-press the shutter. The camera will display the exposure value of the scenery just seen in the landscape window. In this way, you can get a perfect sunset exposure. At this time, half-press the shutter and move the camera again. Compose your shot, and when everything looks good, press the shutter button to capture the perfect scene with a precise exposure value.

▲Aperture F9, speed 1/50s, focal length 70mm, ISO 125. The hazy sky presents a strange charm under the sunlight.