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pics_pro

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#198 2007-06-19 21:24 GMT

How to take photos in sunset? What are the best settings for it.

maverick_ymca

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#241 2007-06-19 23:37 GMT

Use ISO 100 and decrease the aperture size to minimum.

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#247 2007-06-20 00:03 GMT

Also make sure that you dont look through the viewfinder for too long, it can seriously damage your eyes.

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cg

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#256 2007-06-21 16:49 GMT

Would that be the same for someone using a non SLR cam? Im just curious, I tried afew times, but never worked out (blinded myself and gave up).

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#329 2007-07-03 00:36 GMT

I've never had problems myself-sunsets were one of my favourite subjects when starting out, even with my crappy packard bell. It took some beautiful shots, and that was just using the viewfinder.

Position of the sun will change this of course, because the danger is reduced once the sun is below the horizon.

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#898 2007-08-23 00:09 GMT

Taking sunset and sunrise photos is one of my favorite things to do in taking photos. The most dramatic images can be made by using objects framed into your photos. Then silehoutte that object by focusing on it and using a small aperture setting. Its best to centerweight focus so the sunset colors come through strong and yet rendering the object of focus dark. Adding a warming filter can heighten the sky's colors . Use a Gradual T1 or T2 for enhancing orange and use a gradual B2 for deeper blue skies. Experiment with different shutter speed settings and you'll get a different rendering of the depth of colors and shadows.The same for aperture openings . Good shooting, Dave92706

P.S. See my sunsets shots in Landscapes and you'll get an idea of what's possible.

A great photo begins in the mind not in a camera lens.