The Photographer’s Guide to Capturing Stunning Sunsets with Google Maps, Google Earth, and Photo Ephemeris

A photograph of a starry night sky with the moon, Venus, and Mars visible at a sunset in Toronto.

As a photographer, capturing a stunning sunset is a must-have in your portfolio. The key to getting the best shot is finding the perfect location and time. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Google Maps, Google Earth, and Photo Ephemeris to find the ideal spot for your sunset capture. Using Google Maps Google Maps is an essential tool for finding the direction of the sunset and exploring the surrounding area. Simply search for the location you want to take your photo…

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Images captured in Iran (Tehran & Kashan)

Tehran

Kashan

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Taipei: Monkey Mountain Sunset Time-Lapse

You are rarely alone in Taipei. The city is filled to the brink with temples and their worshipers, with hectic business people, shoppers, and  aimless tourists. Add to this the tantalizing smells and sounds of the many night markets and the never ending lines of motorcycles and Taipei emerges as a city of boundless opportunities and adventure. Neither are you alone on Elephant mountain, the most famous viewpoint of Taipei, particularly during a beautiful sunset. I joined the dozens of spectators on a warm evening in November. Looking at the city from a bird’s perspective made all of Taipei’s hustle recede into the background. As the last rays of sun pierced the Taipei 101 tower, the city transformed into an almost serene image. I took the photo with my APS-C 16mm F1.4 lens and it is composed out of three images from a captured time laps during this sunset. While this place was very crowded I took the picture series without tripod, but I was able to use the railing of the platform.

flickr: Images captured in Taiwan

These images are all captured in Taiwan in 2018 and are part of my flickr page. More images will be uploaded soon.

 

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flickr: Images captured in Canada

These images are all captured in Canada and are part of my flickr page. More images will be uploaded on a regular basis.

 

These pictures can also be found here: flickr

 

 

flickr: Images captured in Germany

These images are all captured in Germany and are part of my flickr page. More images will be uploaded soon.

 

These pictures can also be found here: flickr

Discovering Japan Through My Lens: My Best Travel Photos on Flickr

A photo of Matsumoto Castle in Japan during sunset, with reflections in the water. The warm colors of the sun create a peaceful atmosphere, showcasing the beauty of the iconic structure.

As a photographer, I have had the privilege of capturing the beauty and essence of Japan through my lens. From the stunning Matsumoto Castle to the vibrant city lights of Tokyo, I take you on a visual journey through the different landscapes, architecture, and daily life of this remarkable country. In these images, I showcase the wide range of moods, colours, and environments that can be found in Japan. With the images of the sunset…

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Creating a Stunning Static Time Lapse with 366 Captures: The Rainbow Bridge Example

A photo of the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo, showing the result of a static time lapse project using 366 captures. The bridge and city lights are visible, with a smooth and consistent appearance.

The main idea behind this project was to present a full 1.5-hour time lapse in a single, static image. The final image was created by averaging 366 individual exposures from the time-lapse sequence, with a custom-developed algorithm that took into account image information from multiple images to generate a smooth result. The city lights from the final frame of the time-lapse sequence were then added to complete the final static time-lapse image. The Rainbow Bridge…

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