Sunset image pointers from CNN

[alfredo]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/traveltips/02/13/sunset.photos/index.html

Sometimes with automatic cameras, we forget the basics.

[regnaD kciN]

1. Interesting, but I disagree...

...with his "fill the frame with the sky" rule. This works sometimes, especially when there are enough clouds in the sky to reflect the sunset colors. But, on clear days, all you're going to get is a lot of blue. You really have to judge the composition based on the surroundings and the type of sunset you're experiencing -- sometimes, if you've got an interesting foreground (particularly with water that can provide a reflection), it might be better to go with a composition where the sky only takes up the top third of the photo, with the foreground filling in the bottom two-thirds.

One point not mentioned, but which I find important, is to judge when conditions are right for a good sunset. The ideal situation is when the sky is partly cloudy, but there's a clear space right at the horizon (and continuing below it if possible), so that you know you'll get the setting sun lighting up the clouds well up into the sky. That's the time when the "fill the frame with sky" rule will work to best advantage.

[alfredo]

2. It seems like they are assuming that the readers would only take

a sunset shot if there are clouds and brilliant colors.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

3. Turn off the flash.

Yeah. Right.

LOL... I don't need to read anymore.