2013 Challenge, Week 25: SUNSET/SUNRISE

Shell Beach Sunset

“Shell Beach Sunset”, by Trevor Carpenter

OK y’all, we’re already at week #25! So exciting to see the mid-point of the year arrive. At this point, you should have a firm grasp of what to do with each week’s theme. Some of them, we feel compelled to encourage or cast a vision for you. But, most of the time, I think you get the idea.

Perfect Ending

“Perfect Ending”, by Noeltykay

This week’s theme is simple, but not necessarily easy. I want to see you get up early, or plan an evening, with the best opportunity for you to capture a sunset or sunrise. These can take some planning, to pull off right. Sure, you can shoot one anywhere. But, often the best presentation of the sunset or sunrise isn’t just about the actual thing happening. It’s really about the context! The light created at these wonderful times can really be exquisite! You have a cobalt blue sky, being contrasted with the most wonderful oranges. If you don’t have any special weather happening, you might need to capture all the gorgeous light bouncing.

New York Sunset - HDR

“New York Sunset – HDR”, by Jerry Ferguson

So, you almost need to location scout before you’re ready for the best sunset or sunrise shot. You might need to even try it a couple days in a row, before it’s just right.

Sunrise On Water at Todd's Point 7-30-06

“Sunrise On Water at Todd’s Point 7-30-06”, by Paul Aloe

Don’t forget to tag and upload to all the right spots. Tagging is generally “2013PhotoChallenge”. And uploading happens to our Google+, Facebook, and Flickr group/community/pages. 🙂

I look forward to the results!

About Steve Troletti

I'm a Location Scout, Editorial, Nature, Wildlife and Environmental Photographer based in Malibu, California. I specialize in Nature and Urban Nature photography including Infrared Landscapes. The Bulk of my work takes place in the Los Angeles, California area, Greater Montreal Region, Canada, Switzerland, France and Varese in Northern Italy. Ethical wildlife photography is the main priority and focus of my work. A minimum disturbance of the animals, their habitat and the environment is my top priority. This applies as much to total wilderness areas as it does to urban nature environments. Ongoing education of environmental issues and building awareness for the protection of wildlife and wilderness areas around the world is what drives me to document the beauty that surrounds us.