Saturday, January 14, 2012

Sunset on the Ridge Wrap Up 1.8.12

Last Saturday I did a wrap up of the New Year's Day sunset I experienced on Indian Beach in Oregon. For today's post I decided to do the same thing with the sunset I captured from a ridge a few miles from my house. I have made many references to my obsession/addiction to sunset and silhouette photography. I am drawn to the colors and the majesty of experiencing a sunset. I strive to capture the beauty and the awe that sunsets fill me with. In terms of shooting a sunset there are two things I have learned that I would love to share with you.

1. A high aperture number (I shoot for f/9.0 or higher) helps to capture the entirety of the landscape and keep the majority of it in focus. This may result in a slow shutter speed so I always have my tripod with me!

2. Meter off the color you want to feature and adjust your settings accordingly. I often take a few pictures from the same perspective and in each one I meter off of a different color. It gives me many options!

Photography is a constant learning and growing experience for me. I know I will never stop learning and trying new things. These are just two tips that have helped me and I wanted share :o). The photos below are SOOC and were taken in the span of about 30 minutes. I hope you enjoy taking a journey through this sunset. Thank you for visiting!

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/200, f/11 (full manual, daylight wb)

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/800, f/10 (full manual, daylight wb)

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/50, f/10 (full manual, daylight wb)

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/160, f/10 (full manual, daylight wb)

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/60, f/10 (full manual, daylight wb)

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/80, f/9.0 (full manual, daylight wb)

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/30, f/8.0 (full manual, daylight wb)

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/30, f/8.0 (full manual, daylight wb)

Settings: ISO 400, 250mm, ss1/60, f/14 (full manual, tripod)
"Nature is painting for us... day after day... pictures of infinite beauty." -  John Ruskiin


Linking up to SOOC Saturday, check out the other SOOC shots! Also linking up with The Simple Things and Scenic Sunday. Be sure to take a look at the beautiful photos there as well!


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6 comments:

  1. Amy @ Marvelous MommyJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    First of all, I love the the sky in the second picture!

    And second, OMG at your moon pic! You totally blew my picture out of the water!!!! I'm going to try a do-over tonight using your settings!! Thanks!

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  2. genieJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    You are such a fine photographer. Never in the years I have on this earth will I get to where you are. Your work is beautiful. My favorites have to be the snow covered mountain tops. They are heavenly. Such a fine post. genie

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  3. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Great scenes for not only Sunday, but for every day!

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  4. rebeccaJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    absolutely gorgeous Emily and thanks for the great tips!! have a great week and thanks for linking up with the simple things!!

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  5. di basnettJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    WOW....awesome shots. Sunset photos are really special.

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  6. ChelseaJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Wow! These are beautiful shots...really make me miss the PNW! So jealous of the snow, too; it's always so beautiful there (since it melts before it can get gray and yucky!).

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