Hi All
I recently headed out for a photography session with Kane. We decided to try out a new location - Swansea Headlands, Lake Macquarie.
Upon arrival we quickly scouted the location. I was immediately drawn towards a jetty and decided that it would be the focus of my composition. However, after a few test shots, I realised my original composition wasn't really cutting it. I had no foreground interest and the composition seemed unbalanced. I glanced around for a fresh perspective and noticed the beautiful golden hue of the setting sun lighting up some tall grass on the shoreline. Foreground interest - Check.
Over the next 10 minutes the light changed rapidly. The following image was taken just over 10 mins after the image above. An amazing change in the scenery.
I like both photo's for different reasons. To me the first image distinctly captures the golden light of the afternoon setting sun. The second image is moodier (as most silhouettes are) and captures the glory of twilight - that small window of time after the sun has dipped below the horizon. Here you can see the light from sun's rays reflected on the clouds above and in turn water below.
So which photo do you prefer? Pop a comment below and let me know why you prefer one over the other.
Cheers
Elroy
I recently headed out for a photography session with Kane. We decided to try out a new location - Swansea Headlands, Lake Macquarie.
Upon arrival we quickly scouted the location. I was immediately drawn towards a jetty and decided that it would be the focus of my composition. However, after a few test shots, I realised my original composition wasn't really cutting it. I had no foreground interest and the composition seemed unbalanced. I glanced around for a fresh perspective and noticed the beautiful golden hue of the setting sun lighting up some tall grass on the shoreline. Foreground interest - Check.
Over the next 10 minutes the light changed rapidly. The following image was taken just over 10 mins after the image above. An amazing change in the scenery.
I like both photo's for different reasons. To me the first image distinctly captures the golden light of the afternoon setting sun. The second image is moodier (as most silhouettes are) and captures the glory of twilight - that small window of time after the sun has dipped below the horizon. Here you can see the light from sun's rays reflected on the clouds above and in turn water below.
So which photo do you prefer? Pop a comment below and let me know why you prefer one over the other.
Cheers
Elroy
