Saturday, May 21, 2011

The Golden Hour

Photographers call the hour after the sun rises in the morning and the hour before the sun sets in the evening “the golden hour.” These two time-slots are called the golden hour because of the warm orange glow pictures have when taken during these time periods. It’s not the only time you can take pictures outside, but many people (especially landscape photographers) would argue that it is the best.

Not only do the colors look great, but having the sun low in the sky provides good options for lighting. If the sun is to the left or right of your subject you can get some pleasing shadows that give your image depth and dimension. If the sun is behind your subject, you can get some neat back-lit effects – glowing hair included. Consider the following examples:
 





     by Joseph in Practical Tips
Publicado por Carles en 4:04 AM

35 comments:

  1. GzorzyMay 21, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    cute

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  2. Croz2011May 21, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    haha thats pretty cool, that second picture made me lol also. :L

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  3. TheTCGLoverMay 21, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    hehe. nice apple. I'm suddenly hungry. :(

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  4. CarlesMay 21, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    don't pick the apple from him :<

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  5. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    So adorable ^^

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  6. phosportsMay 21, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    awww, so cute!

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  7. KenanMay 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    AWW LITTLE SWEETY

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  8. MichaelMay 21, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Haha wow I learn something everyday, never heard of the Golden hour, even by my friend who is also a photographer. Going to follow hoping to learn more!

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  9. EmptyMay 21, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    aww. cute :)

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  10. Crooked LetterMay 21, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    good little info!
    good examples too! :)

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  11. Skinny GuyMay 21, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Wow so right. I think I'll try this tomorrow morning.

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  12. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    cool! adorable photos too :)

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  13. Jay ReidMay 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Great photos :)

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  14. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    so cute

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  15. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    omg this is so beautiful i swear i almost dropped a tear. thank you so much

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  16. GhostDudeMay 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Good lighting is what really makes a good picture in my opinion.

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  17. emosniper6108May 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    cute pictures

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  18. MikeMay 21, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I never knew that, I've always thought it would be cool to be a photographer

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  19. bentylMay 21, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Good tips. The location of the sun relative to the subject can make or break a photo.

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  20. vinex08May 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    verryyy cute!!

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  21. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    very pretty photos!

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  22. DejchMay 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    cute baby

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  23. ScienceMay 21, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Nice pics, I agree that lighting is very important.

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  24. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    so cute :)

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  25. koboseiMay 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Very cute pics!

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  26. omgigotnickedforprotestingMay 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    That is one CYOOOT baby, loool at the BOW!

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  27. BroccoliMay 21, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Cute baby and the lighting effects are so important in photos. Its always good when photographers use that to their advantage.

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  28. XenotothMay 21, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    So this is when I should plan my wedding around if it is outside? Hmmmm...

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  29. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    So in the the second picture is that baby eating a chicken McNugget? I am so jealous.

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  30. AlexisMay 21, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Great tip, I love taking pictures at that time. I really like the pictures you posted as well.

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  31. n0kS Phr33d0mMay 22, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Hehe very cute.

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  32. TDJMay 22, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Great looking pictures. Very cute indeed

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  33. RaizooMay 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I wish i lives in the first picture's area

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  34. K. ChalupaMay 23, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    The light definitely looks beautiful!

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  35. LemonySwordMay 26, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    seriously, you need to get your blog out to all the hipsters in the world that are ruining the word "photography"

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