Vacation Sunsets

[deebatman316]

I went through my large library of pictures to decide what I wanted to post that would be different. I found that picture from a vacation album from 2019.

Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 DC OS HSM 

Settings: Tv: 4 Seconds, Av: F/16, ISO 400

Mode: Av (Aperture Priority) No Flash used

[JeemVL]

I’ve found using a CPL filter really helps cut reflections on the water and boosts sky contrast during sunsets. Also shoot in RAW to pull more detail out later if needed.

[Danny]

Ooooh, that sky! 😍

[deebatman316]

The original shot was in RAW but was converted to JPEG so it could be viewed in the forum. But you can only do so much with older cameras. 

[deebatman316]

Thanks @Danny this was straight out the camera no edits. The only thing that was done was it was converted from RAW to JPEG.

[JeemVL]

I took most of my sunset shots handheld too—it’s tricky but so worth it. The haze and colors remind me of a komodo boat tour I did last summer. The sunsets over the water with the scattered islands were unreal. I had to bump up the ISO a bit and underexpose slightly to keep those deep oranges. Shot everything on a 24-105mm and was surprised how sharp they came out.