Sunset silhouettes

 Sunset silhouette photos are always stunning. I love them... 

Sunsets always have amazing colors, but at times this isn't always enough especially when photographing sunsets and that's where silhouettes come in. When adding a silhouette, the key thing to keep in mind is that you are adding a shape. Sometimes, the shape will have little or no details, some times it will be purely black or with little color. It is also important to make the silhouetted shape distinct and uncluttered. 

Silhouettes are effective in sunset photography, they add character to the image. It is always important to have a visual image of the shot you want to take in your mind before capturing it. Position yourself well, I find getting low on the ground while taking the shot is always great and gives a better perspective for the final image. Being at a lower elevation than your subject brings out the best angles to photograph. 

When it comes to the camera settings. Always, and I repeat, always remember to turn off your flash, this should be your number one thing to check. With the camera settings, always make sure that you have taken it off auto mode, and remember to set the correct aperture, shutter speed and ISO for the perfect shot. Until next time, stay safe. 

Cheetah silhouette, Maasai Mara

   

Cheetah silhouette, Maasai Mara

Silhouette of a tree, Maasai Mara