This is my 1st time to shoot sunset pictures. Best thing here is to do some trials. First thing to mention, DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 (SAL55200) was used and Sony Alpha 350 body.
Strategic Spot
Shooting a good picture is not difficult but the thing is to choose spot. Experience plays an important role here because experience tells you where to stand and which angle you should take to get a better result.
For my first attempt, the ground-on-sand angle was chosen since there are no rocks or ladder. In my pictures, I could not get a sea and “egg-York” together because I couldn’t get to the other side so instead of sea, I chose the sand and some people there to bring out romantic’s feel.
Controlling
Since there is a lot sun-light going through the lens, so I don’t find any problem adjusting aperture. However if you concerning the bokeh effect:
- Bokeh is derived from Japanese words ぼけ which means blurred. You can get a nice picture by mastering Bokeh effects because the main focus is more concentrated when its background gets blurred. F1.4 to F2.8 would be something good for Bokeh.
Then maybe you want to concern choosing a low aperture. Since I am doing sand, people and “egg York” all together without blurriness, a higher aperture should do a fine job. By adjusting the shutter speed would do everything in my case because my concern is only brightness and dimness.
