For better photography get up early nap at noon and don't miss sunset

The best times for nature and landscape outdoor photography are early morning and late afternoon. There is no emphasizing this enough. You can dramatically improve your outdoor photography by not missing that first one and a half hours before, during and after sunrise and sunset. I add thirty minutes to the golden hour because all too often the best sunrise sky colors are just before sunrise and just after sunset. That is when you get those really glorious skies.



In wildlife and people photography you are looking to minimize shadows. While shadows can add drama and interest to landscapes, they can easily ruin a wildlife or people shot with shadows across the face. The best way to avoid the situation is to do your wildlife and people photography on cloudy days, in the morning or late afternoon.



Take a siesta for about three hours before, during and after noon. You get your worst light when the sun is high over your head so use that time for other activities.

Don't forget the adage "Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in morning, sailor’s warning”
You can use that to help you find the best sunrises and sunsets.
A red sky at night means you will usually have a beautiful day following a red sky but also a boring sunrise.
A red sky in the morning, especially an intense red sky, means a storm may be coming so be prepared for a dramatic sunset.

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