(c) Jim Zuckerman
If you are not shooting landscapes at sunrise and sunset, you are missing the best photo opportunities. I’m not talking about early morning or late afternoon; rather, I’m specifically referring to the first few minutes after the sun peeks above the horizon and the last few minutes before it disappears in the evening. It is these magical times that the golden light is spectacular, as you can see in this sunrise shot on Torres del Paine in Patagonia, Chile.
It is certainly disappointing if you get up before dawn, drive somewhere in the dark, and wait for what you hope will be a beautiful sunrise, only to see a cloud cover that obliterates the sun. But when nature cooperates, it’s true magic. It’s worth the hassle because you will enjoy the wonderful images you’ve captured forever.
Notes from the Editor:
- Jim Zuckerman is a top stock photographer and published author who teaches many excellent online photography courses at BetterPhoto.com, including Eight Steps to More Dramatic Photography and Techniques of Natural Light Photography.
- Also, Jim Z is a top contributor to two new BetterPhoto Guide books (co-authored by Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager): The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography and The BetterPhoto Guide to Photographing Light.
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