Tips on sunset photography

I like to shoot into the sun.  This requires that I shield the lens from the direct sun by putting my hand up to block the sun and having the sun off center.

When you are taking a picture that has action, it helps to get down to the subject so you are closer to the level of the action.  I did this with the birds so that the shot shows them closer to their level instead of shooting it down on them.

I really like to take silhouettes.  They add interest and perspective to the photograph.  They give it warmth and action too.

This photo has good color saturation.  You have to keep waiting and taking photos every few minutes to catch the best color.

An important rule to remember-is the “rule of thirds”.  Following that rule has the horizon line in either the upper third or lower third of the picture-never in the center.

And finally, I really liked the way the sun gave the gulf a golden path to the beach.

All of these photographs were taken in January at Siesta Key, Florida.  My heart is still there !

Which of these photos do you like the best??   Let me know and thanks.

Judy