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Shooting the Setting Sun photo and tips by Rick Matthews


Remember that trip with the perfect sunset that seemed to go on forever? Did the photos you took of that sunset look the way you remembered it? Probably not. The lighting effects that make a setting sun so beautiful also make it difficult to capture on film. Five of these six tips will help you bet- ter capture the moment on film next time.


1. Be steady. Use a tripod whenever you can. It’s a guaranteed image sharpener, especially in low light situations when shutter speeds get slower.


2. Be selective. Choose the best section of sky to include in your shot and make the most of it. Don’t be tempted to ‘get it all’ with a wide panorama.


3. Include some foreground. Objects in the fore- ground create interest and draw the viewer into the image. Move around until you can get trees, rocks or boats into the frame.


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4. Be sharp. Foreground objects will be silhou- ettes. To be effective they must be razor sharp. To ensure sharpness use manual focus for these areas; using auto-focus will render the sky sharp, not the foreground.


5. Expose for the sky. Use manual exposure mode. Point your camera at an area close to the sun, but do not include the sun in the frame. Now check the light meter and use that exposure for your final shot. Including the sun when metering will nearly always make your images too dark.


6. Put your camera away. No matter how well tips one to five work, a photo will never fully capture a sunset’s amazing hues and textures. So, remember to also sit back, relax and let the scene unfold before you.


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