So, I wanted to do a post on one of my favorite places – the Copper Mine in Utah (more on that in a later post). So, I took my new camera out and took a drive and took some pictures. I went in the afternoon one day and thought, “Wow! I bet I’ll get some great sunset photos. Maybe the light from the sunset will really show off the copper-y-ness of the mine.” But, no.
So, you can’t see the mine very well because it is in shadow. Yes, silly me forgot that when the sun starts to set it is behind the mountains and casts a shadow across the valley. This was taken at about 4:30 pm, but because of daylight savings it is almost sunset.
When I got home I was so upset that I went the next day. This time I went about noon. I figured that the sun would at least be at its highest point in the sky.
Now this is from a differnt place, but it still makes the point. Look at those colors and the sky! Yes – copper-y-ness is now visible. Look at the difference!
You would think they were taken in completely different places and not even within 24 hours of each other.
So, I guess I’ll just have to be careful from now on and watch where the sun and shadows are. I’m sure that “experienced” photographers already know this lesson, but since I’m an amateur…… This also kinda bummed me out a bit. Because it gets so dark here, I guess I won’t really be shooting too much during the next 6 months, unless it is on a Saturday. I haven’t yet gotten myself up and out of bed to take pictures in the light of the sunrise, but I might just have to break down and do it.
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I read that morning is the best time to take pictures – right as the sun is coming up. We did it for our family pictures and they turned out great!