Abstract My first sunset!

My first sunset! · 05:20 PM

Ok so it is not my first sunset, but it is my first attempt at photographing one! This is also my first attempt at HDR photography, so please give me your feedback and let me know what you think!

I live in Tucson Arizona, and there are some amazing sunsets here so I hope to be taking many more throughout the summer!

**PJ1** · 03-17-2013, 05:39 PM

I looked at the pic and knew it was Tucson even before I read your message. I know that skyline! (One year at U of A in 83-84 - yep, I'm getting on a bit!) I don't mind flare in a sunset shot. The patch on the right doesn't distract. Keep going with the sunsets. And try your hand at lightning when those desert storms turn up in summer.

**Mallee Boy** · 03-17-2013, 11:38 PM

That's a pretty good result for a first up effort.
These are always tricky, and what works one day....ain't necessarily going to work the next time. Experimentation is the key, and stick around for 30 minutes or so after sunset, it can get interesting.
Cheers
Grant

**Bob Harris** · 03-17-2013, 11:50 PM

Like Grant said, after the sunset, as you know living in Tucson, that is when you get the color. I don't see the advantage of having the road in the photo, but maybe you wanted that to add interest. Keep it up, Arizona has some beautiful sunsets for sure.

daacon · 03-18-2013, 05:11 AM

The HDR works good for the hills , not so much for that big ball of fire - there is not much dynamic in there - it's just really bright ha! As mentioned above the hour after the sun goes down (or comes up) can make for some interesting scenes as well. Keep at it.

slowpez · 03-18-2013, 09:25 AM

There are no sunsets like those in Tucson. Good job for a first try. Keep at it.

mayday295 · 03-19-2013, 10:31 PM

Thanks everyone! Yes I did want the road in the scene to add more dynamics to the photograph. I did stick around after this one but I did not get the results I was looking for with the color I wanted. Although the day after when I had forgot my camera at home is when we had a gorgeous sunset!

@daacon I know what you mean! I wasn't quite as satisfied with how the sun came out, but somehow I also really like it.

I will take these tips in mind an try my hand next time, practice makes perfect, and I know I will have plenty of practice!!

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03-17-2013, 05:39 PM	#2
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,485	I looked at the pic and knew it was Tucson even before I read your message. I know that skyline! (One year at U of A in 83-84 - yep, I'm getting on a bit!) I don't mind flare in a sunset shot. The patch on the right doesn't distract. Keep going with the sunsets. And try your hand at lightning when those desert storms turn up in summer.

03-17-2013, 11:38 PM	#3
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	That's a pretty good result for a first up effort. These are always tricky, and what works one day....ain't necessarily going to work the next time. Experimentation is the key, and stick around for 30 minutes or so after sunset, it can get interesting. Cheers Grant

03-17-2013, 11:50 PM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Like Grant said, after the sunset, as you know living in Tucson, that is when you get the color. I don't see the advantage of having the road in the photo, but maybe you wanted that to add interest. Keep it up, Arizona has some beautiful sunsets for sure.

03-18-2013, 05:11 AM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	The HDR works good for the hills , not so much for that big ball of fire - there is not much dynamic in there - it's just really bright ha! As mentioned above the hour after the sun goes down (or comes up) can make for some interesting scenes as well. Keep at it.

03-18-2013, 09:25 AM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	There are no sunsets like those in Tucson. Good job for a first try. Keep at it.

03-19-2013, 10:31 PM	#7
mayday295 New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 22 Original Poster	Thanks everyone! Yes I did want the road in the scene to add more dynamics to the photograph. I did stick around after this one but I did not get the results I was looking for with the color I wanted. Although the day after when I had forgot my camera at home is when we had a gorgeous sunset! @daacon I know what you mean! I wasn't quite as satisfied with how the sun came out, but somehow I also really like it. I will take these tips in mind an try my hand next time, practice makes perfect, and I know I will have plenty of practice!!