sunset can produce some of the best-looking
images because the quality of the light is just so
good. I took the sunset photo in Figure 7-1 while
on vacation in Florida. This chapter is about the
subjects that you can photograph in the night
sky, including the moon, star trails, and even
time lapse. It also covers photographing fire-
works, one of my favorite subjects, and how to
get the best results every time.SUNRISE AND SUNSET
The beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows of the
setting (or rising) sun can make any location
look good, and if done right, they can make anyIt might seem a little obvious, but one of the
great subjects for night photography is the sky.
The daytime sky is only really a great photogra-
phy subject when it is filled with clouds to give it
some type of interest, but the nighttime sky can
be photographed with clouds or on a clear, starry
night, and it often is used as a canvas for subjects
that just don’t work in the daytime like fireworks
and star trails. There are also those great times at
the beginning and end of the day. The morning is
the time from right before the sun rises to when
the first light starts to reveal the details of the
landscape. At the end of the day, the sun makes
its way below the horizon, the sky starts to
change from light to dark, and the night lights
start to appear. Photographing at sunrise and
ABOUT THIS PHOTO The sunrises and sunsets in Florida’s Key West are known around the world. Crowds gather each night to watch the
sun set. Taken at 1/250 second, f/5.6, and ISO 200.
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