"It's all about the light!"
When I was new at learning about photography that statement doesn't make sense to me. Probably, because my understanding of photography is so shallow that I honestly thought that it was about the subject & the camera-gears. Well, it is actually about everything - it's the whole package. But there is one thing that top all elements of a photograph - that is light. Obviously, without it the image will become pitch black, there is nothing to appreciate.
One of my favorite type of light is the softest, warmest, golden light; hence the #goldenhourphotography! These are the basic characteristics of the kind of light that we experience during sunset or dusk, for some it is called "the golden hour".
I usually prefer to shoot the golden hour at the sea shore, for me this where I get a clear view of the sunset. It is also complimented by the water that reflects the source of light and the warm tint on the sky. However, for today I chose to show you a different setting or location. The following images were shot during my road trip to the northern part of the Philippines, specifically along San Juan La Union (the surfing capital of the Philippines).
I'm really impressed by the vivid rays of light that strikes through the formation of clouds above it. It looks like a painting that was manifested by the hand nature!
| Category | Golden Hour photography |
|---|---|
| Camera | Sony DSC-RX1r |
| Settings | ISO-50 f/3.5 1/200sec |
| Lens | 35mm |
| Location | San Juan, La Union PH |
This humble looking fuel station might look grungy at day but it transform to a fabulous looking structure during the golden hour.
| Category | Golden Hour photography |
|---|---|
| Camera | Sony DSC-RX1r |
| Settings | ISO-160 f/5 1/200sec |
| Lens | 35mm |
| Location | San Juan, La Union PH |
This scene is somebody else's backyard, a bare grassy plot with a bunch of trees. The awesome part of this image is the blue backdrop, splash of warm tint, and puffy looking formation of clouds made this shot extraordinary.
| Category | Golden Hour photography |
|---|---|
| Camera | Sony DSC-RX1r |
| Settings | ISO-160 f/5 1/200sec |
| Lens | 35mm |
| Location | San Juan, La Union PH |
It may sound that I'm glorifying these images but I'm not, in fact, if I were to take a look at these views during day time, it will look like a bland looking scene. The soft warm light gave these scenery the flattering appeal that looks pleasing to the eye. So I guess the statement "I'ts all about the light" could make a strong argument that the light itself is the one that impacts the overall outcome of a picture.
So that's about it y Steemit friends, I hope you enjoyed viewing these golden hour shots that I presented to you. Feel free to share your thoughts about the statement, I'm here to listen & converse to a discussion.
Thank you for reading & have a nice day / night everyone!
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