Comment on Do sunrise and sunset objectively look different or do they just feel different?
donuts@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Nope, you’re absolutely right. These time windows are called “Golden Hour” and “Blue Hour” and are one of the basic principles to keep in mind and use in photography.
Here’s a page explaining things a bit more: www.meredithfontana.com/post/what-is-golden-hour
Fascinating, thanks for the link.
I’m no photographer but I do whip out the phone while out on a trail somewhere and occasionally go out near sunrise or sunset. I know using a phone will never be real camera quality but it’s fun to try anyway. Article has my gears turning on where those special times could yield interesting results
Phone’s a real camera. The best camera is the one you’ve got and use. Take shots, enjoy the process, and have fun.
That’s true they’re pretty good now.
The context of my comment that you had no way of knowing is I’ve got a family member who is into photography, like buy themselves a 3k camera from something or other fancy brand level of interest in it. You can tell there’s a difference, even on my newer iPhone.
But yeah it’s pretty darn good for a pocket camera!
The best camera is the one you have with you
Yes! Also, I can take “real” photos and store them on an SD card and never see them again, or I can have all my photos in my pocket for whenever I want a reminder of the good times I’ve had, or I want to show a friend
Phone cameras are pretty damn good now. Don’t fret about that part.
isyasad@lemmy.world 1 day ago
The page you link says that Golden Hour and Blue Hour occur during both sunrise and sunset, so I’m not sure how that shows what the difference is between sunrise and sunset.
donuts@lemmy.world 1 day ago
It’s true that it’s mirrored, but the difference is that Golden Hour is after the sun has risen, and before the sun has set. Before sunrise it’s Blue, and after sunset it’s also Blue. Here’s a visualisation:
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I figured OP just mentally attributed it to a difference between sunrise and sunset based on their experience so far, so I didn’t mention it initially.
DankOfAmerica@reddthat.com 1 day ago
This is it!! What I consider sunrise is the blue hour when the light starts showing up and I know it’s a new day. I can start seeing the surroundings and hear the sounds of everything waking up. What I consider sunset is the golden hour when I know I have just a few minutes left in the day. I hear things winding down and know that I wont be able to see much anymore. That’s why I perceive them as differently. The cue I used to notice them is their initial impact, so that’s what I associated with it. I knew I wasn’t crazy! Thank you very much :)