Top 10 Tips For Summer - Sunrise and Sunset

8. Twilight Zone - Sunrise and Sunset

It’s unlikely that there is a photographer who hasn’t taken a picture of a sunset, and at this time of year there are plentiful chances to capture them. It’s warmer (sometimes) during these months, so staying out late won’t feel as much of a hardship, and the later sunset also gives you more time after work to get to a good location in time – the coast is ideal for providing great foreground interest.

Most newspapers list sunrise and sunset times, but failing that, there’s always the internet: www.britishinformation.com displays these times throughout the year.
Most cameras do a reasonable job of metering for sunsets, though you may want to underexpose a little to preserve the colour saturation, and be wary of using auto white balance, which may try to filter out the golden tones of the setting sun. Try the Cloudy or Shade setting instead – better still, shoot Raw.