Wednesday 26 February 2014

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise & Sunset

This saturday I had a busy day, getting up for sunrise and staying out for sunset. I chose the same spot for sunrise as previous days, and a new location for sunset. It was't the greatest day for either really, but I think I managed a couple of half decent shots.



Thursday 13 February 2014

Sunrise

Sunrise

On Wednesday I got up early and decided to head out to hopefully photograph the sunrise. Its the first time I've attempted to shoot a sunrise, so was really a bit of a learning experience. The weather looked a bit hit and miss when I got up, could just about make out some clear sky, but I forced myself out and drove to what is quickly becoming my favourite place to photograph in Leicestershire.

I left it a little late, the traffic was a bit worse than imagined, and I could see the sky brightening as I approached the hill. First lesson learnt and I hadn't even got out of the car! Will leave earlier next time! I rushed into position just as the sky had turned red, and was amazed by how much the sky changed in such a short space of time. I knew where I wanted to shoot from earlier trips at sunset, having already picked a few shots in my mind, I managed to set up pretty quickly. The wind was ice cold and very strong, but I got a few shots I'm pleased with.

I was surprised at how little time you have to capture the colours of a morning sky, with the light soon changing, and of course the typical cloud cover taking over, you really have to be ready and waiting for the sun to rise to get a chance at photographing it! Lessons learnt; Try to be there a bit before the sunrises, don't underestimate how long it will take you to get there, and most importantly, don't forget your warm hat!