Thursday, July 9, 2015

Sunset Sequence

7.3.2015, 8:11 PM, 168mm, ISO 200, f/5, 1/125 sec
7.3.2015, 8:13 PM, 123mm, ISO 200, f/5, 1/200 sec
7.3.2015, 8:14 PM, 70mm, ISO 200, f/5, 1/125 sec
7.3.2015, 8:19 PM, 26mm, ISO 200, f/5, 1/40 sec
Worth noting that all four shots were taken from the same location in 29 Palms, CA using a tripod. However, the focal lengths were very different. Shot #1 is a 168mm telephoto shot (using my 70-200mm zoom lens) that allowed me to focus on just a small piece of the sky. Each shot is a progressively larger piece of sky, with the last shot being a true wide angle shot (26mm) and requiring a lens change. If you are new to taking sky shots, I highly recommend changing up your focal length, as it makes a huge difference!

The four photos were taken over a period of only 8 minutes, but the sky changes dramatically over that short time. All were shot at f/5, but the shutter speed of the last shot was much slower (1/40 sec) compared to the earlier shots (1/125 or 1/200 sec) because the sky was quickly getting darker. This was one of the better sunsets that I've seen in a while. I was working outside and not even planning on taking any pictures when all of a sudden the sky just lit up in these beautiful colors! Fortunately, camera and tripod were nearby.

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46 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJuly 9, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Oh, what glorious, dramatic skies!!! And your captures are superb!! These really took my breath away!! Thanks for sharing the wonder!!!

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  2. TexWisGirlJuly 9, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    extremely vivid!

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  3. LeaJuly 9, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Fantastic!

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  4. JaneJuly 9, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful shots, colours are amazing and I love the the header photograph too :)

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  5. eileeninmdJuly 9, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Oh wow, I love the gorgeous colors. Just stunning! Awesome sky captures! Have a happy weekend ahead!

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  6. Jane Hards PhotographyJuly 9, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    They are fabulous. Amazing colours. I use different lenses, depending on whether I want big panoramic views or key focal points. Just beatiful

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  7. Author R. Mac WheelerJuly 9, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    gorgeous!!

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  8. Photo CacheJuly 9, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    I wanna learn to use the camera the right way. Great job.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  9. The Furry GnomeJuly 9, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Great sequence; awesome pictures!

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  10. AlexanderJuly 9, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    These are really rich and beautiful photos. Very sharp too!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://alex.kakinan.com

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  11. AnonymousJuly 9, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Wow - spectacular!

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  12. CloudiaJuly 9, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    You have to be one of the best!




    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  13. Gemma WisemanJuly 9, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    All those radiant gold tones are enchanting. A great series of photos.

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  14. Billy Blue EyesJuly 9, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    One word sums them up, Awesome

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  15. Laura~Pretty PixJuly 10, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    Beautiful sunsets. Interesting they're only 8 minutes apart, the sky changed so quickly.

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  16. IleanaJuly 10, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    Fire in the shy! Beautiful!

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  17. s.cJuly 10, 2015 at 2:26 AM

    A real blockbuster sky. Hollywood must be on the same latitude. Great show.

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  18. Minoru SaitoJuly 10, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Hi! Nice sunset photos.I think the sky remains it's excellence after the sunset. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Minoru SaitoJuly 10, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Hi! Nice sunset photos.I think the sky remains it's excellence after the sunset. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Jan K. alias AfanjaJuly 10, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    What a glorious sunset! I love them all, but I think I will keep the last one in mind for bedtime tonight!
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend!

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  21. MescrapJuly 10, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful colors blend by God !!

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  22. arvJuly 10, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    absolutely gorgeous pictures!

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  23. Linda KayJuly 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Wow! That is an amazing sunset.

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  24. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJuly 10, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    The desert always produces great sunsets.

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  25. carol l mckennaJuly 10, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Such majestic sky shots!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  26. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 10, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    We are all fortunate that you are never far from your camera! Stunning skies.

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  27. StephanieJuly 10, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Beautiful colorful clear sky shots. Can't see ours with the smoke. Lots of forest fires here in BC.

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  28. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJuly 10, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    A beautiful sunset, well captured. I love watching the changing light at this time of day, especially when the clouds are playing too.

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  29. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)July 10, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Amazing!!!!

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  30. GattinaJuly 10, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Gorgeous sunsets ! So full of atmosphere !

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  31. IreneJuly 11, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    Wow, such gorgeous colors. Great sky shots, all of them, but my favorites are # 1 and 2. They got more "power"

    Wish you a great Sunday!

    Irene

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  32. LifeRamblingsJuly 11, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    how gorgeous. your photos are so wonderfully captured. great job.

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  33. magiceyeJuly 11, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Amazing captures of the drama unfolding in the sky!

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  34. Sue SeibertJuly 11, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  35. AlJuly 11, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Very nice - there's nothing like a desert sunset!

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  36. Chris-JuneJuly 11, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    magnificent sky shots!

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  37. VieraJuly 12, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    What a gorgeous sunset... amazing colours...

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  38. Lina GustinaJuly 13, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    Perfect sunset shots. Awesome views.
    Thanks for dropping by :)
    www.womenandperspectives.com

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  39. Hootin AnniJuly 13, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    Wow...the colors, the movement, the clouds...EVERYTHING is phenomenally spectacular!!

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  40. EG CameraGirlJuly 13, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    It's amazing how much the sky can change in 8 minutes!!

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  41. Gail DixonJuly 13, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Absolutely glorious!! Amazing how your focal lengths made each shot unique. Bravo!

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  42. Stewart MJuly 14, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    Great shots - and it shows that there is more to landscape shots that just as wide an angle as you can manage. I have some landscape shots I took recently with my 400mm lens - they will pop up soon.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  43. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersJuly 15, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    What a beautiful sunset sequence. Wonderfully captured.

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  44. AnonymousJuly 16, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Just stunning!

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  45. Indah Nuria SavitriJuly 18, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    truly dramatic but breathtalking...love all the photos. I hope I could come and visit CA soon :)

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