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5 tips for successful shots<\/h2>\n
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Often fascinating and spectacular, the sunset is one of those magical moments that lead to strong emotions and beautiful images. But capturing this precious moment can sometimes be complicated. Here is some advice so you don\u2019t miss your face-to-face with the sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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1. Punctuality and patience<\/h3>\n

You can\u2019t make the god Helios wait. When it\u2019s time, it\u2019s time. So be as prepared as possible for your \u201crendezvous\u201d with the sun by arriving with time to spare at a place which you have, if possible, identified beforehand. Your shooting window to capture the very best light will be around 30 minutes long (15 minutes before and 15 minutes after sunset). It\u2019s a question of not missing the boat.<\/p>\n

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2. The art of composition<\/h3>\n

By arriving in advance, you will be able to take care over your composition. What do you want to highlight? The golden colours, a reflection, a shadow play silhouette? It would be better to \u201cchoose\u201d rather than to \u201cshoot\u201d like crazy. And to make your image more dynamic, there\u2019s the rule of thirds, this imaginary grid that divides the frame into three equal parts vertically and horizontally. Place the important parts of your image along the lines or at their intersections.<\/p>\n

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3. Our friends Cirrus and Cumulus<\/h3>\n

As much as possible favour cloudy skies. The clouds will add substance and relief to your illuminated sky and contrast and texture to your photo. Clouds that are high up, cirrus, will produce beautiful diffuse red-orange colours, low clouds, cumulus, will provide substance and character!<\/p>\n

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4. As for settings\u2026<\/h3>\n

A little bit more technical\u2026 opt for a small aperture (f\/11 to f\/16), low sensitivity (ISO 100 or 200) and a shutter speed of around 1\/200. You can adjust this speed according to how the initial shots look (long live digital!). Tip: feel free to underexpose to make the colours more saturated. Finally, when it comes to focusing, the clouds are often valuable allies\u2026 otherwise, you will have to focus manually.<\/p>\n

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5. Last step: editing<\/h3>\n

Increasingly intuitive, image editing (or post-processing) software will enable you to enhance your images. A minor correction of the exposure, a touch more sharpness, contrast or saturation\u2026 it\u2019s simple and quick but should be used in moderation!\u201d<\/p>\n

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