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| Nikon D3S, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 200, ƒ/7.1, 1/100 |
Sunset Photos
Timing is crucial when shooting sunsets. The sun barely dipped below the horizon, and the sky is still getting light from the visible sun.
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| Nikon D3S, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 200, ƒ/7.1, 1/100 |
Nine minutes later, the sun has minimal impact on the sky.
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| Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 12800, ƒ/8, 1/100 |
Here in Chicago, I just wanted a dark blue sky so that the city’s lights popped, but the edges of the building were still visible.
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| Nikon D750, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM, ISO 160, ƒ/7.1, 1/160 |
As the sun set, I took this photo in Seattle of the skyline. By just waiting seventy-eight minutes later, I captured this photo from the same spot.
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| Nikon D750, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 6.2 sec |
Finally, the lights in the city are brighter than the sky, allowing them to create a more powerful photo.
Dusk Photo Tips
- Pick your location an hour before sunset
- Use tripod
- Use low ISO
- As the sun goes down, shoot lots of photos
- Shoot good 20 to 30 minutes after the sun disappears below the horizon
