How to shoot a sunset silhouette

Lead: Experienced photographers know that it is the easiest time to take good photos in the morning and evening, because the light changes in the morning and evening are very rich. At sunrise and sunset, due to the low color temperature, the whole picture will show warm colors and be full of attractive and unique charm. Let's take a look at how to take a silhouette at sunset.

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.

▲ 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.

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.

▲ F9 aperture, 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 also requires high 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.

▲ Aperture F 1 1, shutter 1/500s, focal length 600mm, ISO 100.

A bird just flew over the position of the sun, and the bird and the sun just overlapped, forming a vivid silhouette.