Afterglow…

Crystal Beach is one of my favorite locations on the west coast of Florida. The locals have a ritual… each evening they meet at the shore to watch the sunset together. What a wonderful way to end each day. I can’t think of anything more perfect.

Sometimes it’s long after sunset that the sky is the most expressive. This photograph was made about thirty minutes after sunset. The last rays of the sun were stretching across the horizon, creating a dramatic sky.

Here are a few considerations for sunset photography… Scout out locations and arrive well before sunset. Keep the composition simple to focus attention on your beautiful sky. Incorporate an interesting foreground element, a silhouette works beautifully to complement an image. Bring a tripod, and cable release, as you may find the richest colors long after sunset. Shooting sunrise? Same rules apply, but arrive very early! Have fun shooting…