10/11/2026
Continuing from yesterdays blog:
Some of the most dedicate and beautiful hues of the day happens before sunrises and right after sunsets. During this "blue hour" the sky has a deep blue hue. Rich saturated colors that paint the landscape sky. The transformation from blue to the golden hour happens quickly. An array of colors appear from blues, lavenders, pinks, reds to orange.
Sunrise images tend to be larger landscapes, which means a larger depth of field from f/11 to f/22 brings more into focus. Before sunrise the exposures are longer, examples can range from 1/10 of a second to several seconds depending on the lighting. The ISO settings should start at 100, after taking a few shots, assess the result. If more light is needed slow things down by using a slower shutter speed and or a larger
f/stop number. If less light is preferred, move to a faster speed, bigger aperture and a lower f/stop number. Ever wonder how starbursts are made. I will explain this below..
Starbursts are created when using f/16 and larger f/stops while the sun is peaking through branches, leaves around piers and lifting above the clouds, it can become an amazing moment.
Hope this helps when you are out on your next Early morning peace.
Happy Clicking Y'all ๐