Time of day considerations.
March 13th 2008 04:15
Doesn't this photograph create a wonderful atmosphere and sense of mystery as it is taken just at the end of the day with the old fashioned outside light picking up on day's end.
Light adds shape and texture to an otherwise two dimensional image and it can dramatically alter the entire appearance and mood of a landscape. Early morning and late afternoon are without doubt the best times of day to photograph landscapes on cloudless days.
The early morning and late afternoon sun bathe the landscape in warm soft light that reveals texture and dimension, while simultaneously warming up the scene to invite the viewer.
Once another beautiful sunset has come to a close, the evening brings in the tranquility that surrounds the image which will not come to life again until the morning light.
Sunrise can also be a stunning time of day to sit along the shores and watch the scenery.
They will look every bit as beautiful as their film counterparts, as you can see in the image above, which was shot with a Canon G1 digital camera. This barn shot was taken at 1 p.m. Most photographers are diving for cover at this time of day—that is, unless they’re shooting infrared.
This view from last month captures the sun in the last throws of the “golden hour” as it hits an eastbound train and the platform. This is a magical time of day.
This was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time of day. I especially like the train tracks though.
Taken at high noon (no choice on time of day) on an almost cloudless day, with polarizing filter to help reduce speed and show the flowing water of the falls.
Just on nightfall
This should help you in planning your own shots.
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