close iframe icon
approved icon SamueIMunn avatar
SamueIMunn
Golden Hour
Banner

Golden Hour



behind the lens badge
cameraCanon EOS REBEL T5i

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 100 Shutter 1/30 Focal Length 18/1 

upload_dateJan, 2016

Views

152

Likes

Awards

Action Award
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 22
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Legendary Award
Member Selection Award
Spring Selection Award
  View more
Absolute Masterpiece
darjapucko kylecoxworth MartaBagnasco Warren_1404 emanueladdison elainesavagestacey harrymcl7225 +10
Outstanding Creativity
Most1967 ExplorerOfUnexplored RinaGaraeva nicolekorakianitis manugaslaarnie Saige E_L_I_A_S +3
Top Choice
Shivam007 Whitesand VincentBayliss _0780_5261 benjamimnoth MaeG urbo10 +3
Superb Composition
WilmaP KsimonB MuffinHA7 KyleHannan RonitT fernandofernndez liltowel
Peer Award
RobertColtrane
Love it
Jarl

Top Ranks

Picture Perfect Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Picture Perfect Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Inspiring Landscapes Photo ContestTop 20 rank
All About Water Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 30 rank
View more
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 30 rank
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 2
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1
Lakes Or Rivers Photo ContestTop 20 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank
Lakes Or Rivers Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank week 2
Lakes Or Rivers Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank week 1
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 6Top 10 rank
Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 6Top 10 rank week 1

Categories

Submitted to Photo Contests

Tags

#golden hour #sunset #reflections
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken in my hometown of Saranac Lake, New York which is located in The Adirondack Park.

Time

This was an amazing experience when I took this photo. Saranac Lake is consistently one of the coldest places in the United States, and we experience some of the harshest winters you could imagine. This last year was different though. It was January and we had no ice or snow at the time, which was unheard of! My nephew and I I reached this bay that is just a short walk off the road. We reached the water after the sun had passed behind the mountains which was around 4:50 PM. We thought we had missed the sunset, but right before we turned around to leave, the clouds began to ignite into this brilliant orange and violet! The water was completely still and reflected the clouds like a mirror leaving my nephew in complete awe as I took this shot.

Lighting

I've always had a fascination with natural light. I never go out looking to create a mood with a photo, I let the photo create the mood. Sunsets are gambles too, because you never quite know what the sky will do. Every sunset has its own unique feel and getting out and experiencing each and everyone one that I can is one of the best feelings I can imagine. Be it gloomy or golden clouds, each one invokes such strong emotions that I can't resist chasing them.

Equipment

I took this shot with my Canon Rebel T5i with the 18-55mm kit lens. I'm fairly new to photography so I don't own a lot of equipment besides my two kit lens and an old beat up tripod that I got for free, so I usually travel with just my kit lenses.

Inspiration

My friends and family have been very involved with my photography since I started getting more serious with it. After seeing some of my sunset shots I was uploading on social media, my nephew was eager to see one for himself, so I took him along with me one evening not knowing what was in store. I was unsure if anything would come of the sky that night because it had been overcast skies for most of the day. Little did my nephew or I know that the sky would light up the way it did, which to this day remains one of my favorite sunsets.

Editing

I don't spend a lot of time post-processing my photos. I usually at the most spend around 15 minutes working the contrast, exposure, and shadows. I do my best to make the image as close as possible to what I saw with my own eyes.

In my camera bag

My bag only consist of a few things. I only have my Rebel T5i and the two kit lens it came with which are a 18-55mm lens and a 55-250mm lens. Besides that I will sometimes carry my tripod and remote shutter along with me if I am shooting any moving water or at night.

Feedback

The best advice I could give to others would be that you need to be consistent and patient. The sunsets where I live are always different, and you never quite know what you are going to get for a shot. You just have to continue to chase the light and be patient. Don't head off just because the sun dipped behind the horizon, because usually the best light comes when the sun is over the horizon.

See more amazing photos, follow SamueIMunn

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.