Monday, December 27, 2010, 5:09 PM
Silhouettes and Sunset
What is interesting about sunset pictures are the effects it produces.
Most of the amazing sunset photographs effects out there are - Silhouettes
Silhouettes are pictures that conveys drama, sets the mood and tells a story.
These are pictures that focuses on the shapes and outlines of the object you are photographing.
Doesn't matter how ugly these objects look like in broad daylight. In Silhouettes we only care about the forms and patterns we can create.
How to create Silhouettes
1. The Silhouettes effect is produced when you position the camera “against the light”.
Simply place your subject in front of the light-source.
Technically, you “block the light-source” with the use of your subject.
Remember not to stare at the sun for long hours. Preferrably, use a a long lens around 200mm to 400mm supported by a tripod.
2. No Flash required.
You don't need a flash in taking Silhouettes
because the flash will ruin the effect. You only need to work with whatever natural light available.
3. Lighting.
Turn of the white balance feature in your digital camera.
By doing this, natural colors like blue, yellow and magenta will not be corrected automatically. Your photo will look more natural then.
You can also use a a very bright light at the background. Or you can select different background lighting colors like blue and red.
Here is a sample of an image with reddish orange background
4. Frames
Just make your pictures distinct and free from clutter. Frame your pictures to eliminate unwanted objects.
5. Focus
When you are done framing your subject you proceed with right focus.
Focus by choosing between the background and the subject.
Focus on the background colors or you can focus on the subject in terms of shapes and sizes.
We recommend that you use the landscape feature in your digital camera to achieve sharp focus.
Sunsets in nature are dramatic; a long day is about to end and the sun will set and rise again.
Shooting sunsets conveys various stories depending on who is taking the picture and what occasion it is for.
Just in keep in mind these simple tips that will surely help you make your sunset pictures awesome.
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