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Sunrises and sunsets are the most colorful times of day for the
photographer. As the sun rises, its rays are shining through the
atmosphere at an angle that makes the sun's rays deflect and gives us
the bright color at these times. To get a good photo, we need sharp
focus. A tripod, a monopod, a bean bag or bracing the camera on a
wall or bench gives us the stability to get a good image. Also needed
is a good composition. Follow the rule of thirds, use foreground,
middle ground and background and look for some elements that give
a sense of scale.
Then consider the lighting, a good sky. Remember, you're taking a
picture of color or in color. Then get an exposure from your camera.
If you get a reading directly off the sun, the photo will come out
too dark. An exposure from the darker area will give an exposure
too light. Use the exposure compensation dial to balance out the
lighting. These dials are featured on the mirrorless cameras and
are very helpful. Also, taking multiple images allows you to vary the
exposure. You can then identify the ones closest to what you were
trying to show with your photo.
Blue skies show up with the morning sunrise as the sun comes
over the horizon, then breaks to brighten the day. The evening shows
blue, and then turns to orange hues.
And remember, there's still color after the sun goes down below
the horizon. So, you can keep on getting images for a while after the
sun is no longer visible.
A key point to remember, you are trying to capture an emotion
that you felt when you decided that you needed a photo to remember
the sight you see. We are all waiting to see what you felt! ~ Essay and
photos courtesy of Paul Elsberry.
The Ocean Hills Photo Club welcomes members to monthly
meetings, and we schedule some classes and some photo shoots
over the year. Our members are at all skill levels. Some have fancy
cameras, and some use their phones. Dues are $8 per year.
Photography
