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Lovely sunset which just seemed to appear out of nowhere, I had just taken the photograph when it suddenly started to fade away leaving nothing behind to warran...
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Lovely sunset which just seemed to appear out of nowhere, I had just taken the photograph when it suddenly started to fade away leaving nothing behind to warrant a second look. Taken from my lounge window……
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Cumnock, East Ayrshire, GB

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Jul, 2022

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken at my home from inside the lounge. I happened to glance out the window and there it was, the best sunset I have photographed in a while

Time

It was taken at 23:11 at night in June

Lighting

No flash or extra lighting used.

Equipment

I own a canon 7D mk2 but I thought it would be quicker under the circumstances to use my iPhone 12 to capture the photo, I knew it was risky using it handheld but it seems to have worked out.

Inspiration

The image of the sunset was awesome so I just had to take a photo before it started to fade away. It was the best sunset I have been lucky enough to capture.

Editing

No post processing or any manipulation of any kind. The photo is original without any changes made.

In my camera bag

I usually have a canon 7D mk2 as my main camera with a canon eos 350d ( my first digital camera ) as a backup, a canon 100–400mm L type lens, canon 100mm macro lens, canon 50 mm L type lens, canon flashgun and last but not least spare fully charged batteries. No power means no photos!!!!

Feedback

Use a tripod if possible to prevent camera shake, turn off auto white balance and set it to the warm side, experiment with different exposure settings. There is a lot to cover but I must mention SAFETY when taking photographs of the sun. NEVER EVER look directly at the sun or through your camera lens as it can cause irreparable damage to your equipment and most importantly of all your EYES.

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