Predicting Dramatic Sunsets

"I am sure you wish there was some magic formula that could tell you exactly the night for photographing a beautiful sunset? It’s not that easy, but hopefully we can discover some ways to increase your odds."

"A website such as Intellicast.com will give you a detailed hourly report for key factors: cloud cover, air quality, humidity, and wind speed."

look for:

• Mid to high level clouds
• 30 to 70 percent cloud coverage
• Clean air
• Lower humidity
• Calm winds

"sometimes the afterglow of the sunset, which can occur 15 to 20 minutes after the sun goes behind the horizon, can be much more spectacular than the actual sunset."

If you want some tips for shooting the great sunset you’ve found try: 8 Simple Guidelines for Capturing Spectacular Sunrise and Sunset Images

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