CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY - 5 Tips For Creating Stunning Sunset Photos
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2019
- MacroWorld... / @macroworld4169
Ray Scott reveals 5 tips for amazing sunset photos. It's easy enough to snap a picture of a sunset but what can you do to make your photos stand out from others? Using tips like silhouetting, reflections, foreground subjects etc. can really enhance a photo.
When in studio or in the field Ray uses Canon gear. This is a choice he made years ago knowing that he was buying into a system that he could grow into. His go to camera is the Canon EOS 6D with the second camera being a Canon 5D. Lenses used are all L series f/4 except for the 100mm macro f/2.8L lens. They are the 16-35mm f/4L wide angle, 24-105mm f/4 walk around and the 70-200mm f/4L medium telephoto. These lenses round out the kit which is carried about with either a Lowepro Urban Reporter 250 messenger bag for city shooting or a Lowepro Sling Bag for landscape field work. While Ray does more camera handholding than before due to the image stabilization capabilities of his various lenses, he still is a believer in using his Manfrotto carbon fibre tripod. It's light and it is sturdy. In studio Ray now uses Westcott constant lighting for good clean balanced lighting.
Ray is a firm believer in exposing himself to as much photography and its history as possible. By looking at other people's photos, he has gained a big appreciation of what this medium has to offer. Ray doesn't think that "copying" someone else's style is a good thing but rather feels that exposing oneself to others work can work as a teaching and inspirational tool. With this in mind, Ray has amassed a list of favorite photographers that he uses for inspiration. Some of these artistic photographers are Galen Rowell, Ansel Adams, Frans Lanting, Annie Leibovitz, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Freeman Patterson, William Neill and Richard Avedon.
One of the playlists on this channel is called "neighbourhood photographer" which covers tutorials shot in urban and suburban areas. It's always a challenge to see different things of interest when you've been to an area many times yet this is the best way to create good images. You need to return to familiar locations many times. To do so, Ray often drives by car to an area but when he really wants to cover ground yet see things more clearly, he uses his bicycle…bike…and explores the given place.
Whether shooting landscape, macro, portrait or abstract images, Ray always tries to be aware of his surroundings to capture the best pictures possible. Part of this workflow means he is very aware of composition and uses various tips, such as the rule of thirds, as a good starting point in composing. He also likes to break rules from time to time to add new effects to his photos. Being aware of angles, shadows, shapes, lines, textures, patterns and colours goes a long way to making good pictures. He is also a big believer in "getting out there" and shooting as much as possible as it is the only way to improve and flex one's imagination. His message is it doesn't matter if you do your photography in the city, suburbs country, mountains or by the sea, just make sure you do it and follow your artistic passion. - Навчання та стиль
Hi Ray - a few months back I was cycling home, very late, from work, feeling pretty done-in. Then an amazing sunset opened up ahead.... breathtaking. Then I looked over my right shoulder and a barn owl was flying just a few feet away, alongside. No photo, but my heart was so lifted by the privilege - no billionaire could arrange that - I was the richest man on the planet. That's why I love your post.... 1000 people can look up at the same sunset and each gets a different piece of treasure, that's why we can't have too many (IMHO). Have a great week
Thanks so much for your comment. Well said! Period! Have a wonderful week and stay rich. 😊
Great video. Much appreciated
Thank you and have a great week.
I'm glad to find your UA-cam channel. There's so many practical excellent tips, tricks and ideas. Really amazing lectures, keep going on!
I’m happy you found the channel too Zeljko. Cheers! And have a great day.
Hi Ray. Another great video. Where in the world is the amazing photo you're using for your background? Have a great summer.
Hi Graham and thanks so much. The photo you are referring to was taken at St. Peter’s Bay in Prince Edward Island, Canada. I wish you a great summer as well.
Great Video 👌. I literally started trying sunsets last night (sunset). Your shots are beautiful. I'll be thinking and taking it easier more this weekend. Cheers.
Thanks so much Buster and the best of luck with your sunset shots.
Waiting for this one...thanks alot...you provide the best photography tips
Thanks so much and enjoy your weekend.
Great video Ray! Love both channels.
Hey Stephen. Thanks so much for that and I wish you a great weekend.
They may be cliché but they’re cliché for a reason, they are beautiful. I often use reverse filters as the brightest parts are usually on the horizon. I think sunsets/rise can often make people panic thinking they have to snap away which can make people forget about the basic rules of composition.
You got some awesome shots, but for me the train lines was very special. I think you showed on one of the latter images how beautiful blue hour can be.
A wonderful video as always Ray, thank you. Hope you are keeping well.
Hi there Mark. I hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer. Thanks so much and yes, a reverse filter sounds just about right. Have a good weekend!
Visual Art Photography Tutorials Yes thanks, hope you’re enjoying it too and you too have a great weekend.
All of these photos are just amazing, how long have you been doing the photography thing
I've been doing serious photography for around 25 years.
This is so helpful! Appreciate your quality productions
Hey Carter. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
Refreshing ..
Thanks Duncan.
Good video and nice shots Ray.
Thanks very much John. Take care and enjoy your weekend.
Really great stuff!
Thanks Lisa and have a good weekend.
Great tips Ray, plus I love the idea of taking photos without having to get my mother-in-law involved (LOL). have a great weekend.
Enrique Enrique! Thanks so much and have a great weekend 😊
good tips ray :)
Thank you and have a great weekend.