Widely considered the most beautiful times of day, sunset and sunrise are also probably the most difficult to photograph. Capturing the right composition of light and camera settings while racing against the movements of the sun can be an unforgiving enterprise, but, if you get it right, the results are often spectacular.
Here are some of our favourite shots.
‘The vessel sunset’ by @rafaelgranados – New York
‘The soul of Kyoto’ by @patriciasoon – Kyoto, Japan
‘Golden Hair’ by @arminabdehou – Barzan, Iraq
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‘Fishing in Simerenya’ by @fdilekuyar – Ankara, Turkey
‘Untitled’ by @georock888 – Tangerang, Indonesia
‘Summer at St Paul’s’ by @theliamman – London
‘Return home’ by @phamchiconghp – Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam
‘The Only Way We Know How’ by @eighthman – Accra, Ghana
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‘Untitled’ by @rozelkazi – Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
‘Sunset above the clouds’ by @olegp – Hafelekar, Austria
‘Red cabin’ by @øystein – Eastern Norway
‘Sunrise at -5°F’ by @jamiemalcolmbrown – Hatfield, Massachusetts
‘Walking on stilts’ by @ptkhanhhvnh – Gia Lai, Vietnam
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‘Sunset over Bristol’ by @tom.bridges – Bristol, UK
Which shot is your favourite? Do you enjoy taking photos of sunrises and sunsets? Let us know in the comments section below.
– With PA
