Sunset on the beach
Two kids watching the sun go down after a day at the beach.
Two kids watching the sun go down after a day at the beach.
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Sep, 2017Views
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Location
This photo was taken on the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario, at a beach close to our home.Time
The sunsets at this location were actually chosen as one of the best in the world by National Geographic magazine and it's easy to see why. I have so many sunset photos but I still don't think they do it justice as the scene is absolutely breathtaking. This photo was taken after a day at the beach before heading home. The date was Aug. 18 and time was around 7:30pm.Lighting
The lighting is always tricky with sunset pictures which is why I take SO many every time. Depending on which direction you're looking and at what height above / below the subject, you can get very different images. Experiment and don't be afraid to move around to get the best angle!Equipment
This was shot using my Canon PowerShot SX120. It's a "point and shoot" that I use for most of my photos.Inspiration
As noted above, the sunsets on the lake in the summer are so incredible, especially on clear and sunny day. My kids were enjoying the beach and typically tolerate my requests to pose so for this, my 2 middle children were most enthusiastic and I leaned their "surf boards" against the rock and when I noticed the boat passing in the distance, quickly captured some quick shots.Editing
I'm very much an amateur when it comes to photography so the only editing I did to this pic was in Google Photos. I adjusted the lighting a bit to give the silhouette look and make the oranges in the sky really pop.In my camera bag
I only have 2 cameras and I bring them both with me everywhere! I usually have my Canon PowerShot SX520 HS hanging around my neck and my more durable, waterproof FUJIFILM FinePix XP135 in my hand or pocket. I try to grab my small flexible tripod if I can but that's about it!Feedback
With sunset pics, I find that it's best to take them before it starts to get really dark (in my mind it's sooner than you'd expect) because the lighting from shooting into the sun creates the silhouettes and other neat effects but if you wait until it's too dark outside, the image will likely require more editing. Also, I find I have to take many different angles. Moving up / down or left / right by even a small amount can have a completely different outcome. Oh, and don't forget to take a few minutes to put the camera down and just take in the beauty of the scene.
