How can a sunset photo be made to look so bright and golden?
Asked 3/13/2016
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I saw a sunset image with very bright, golden light and was wondering how a photographer can achieve that look. Is it mostly done in-camera, or is it mainly created afterward in editing?
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It's pretty much all post-processing. Search for internet articles using the terms tone mapping, exposure fusion, noise reduction, and HDR.
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Based on the community answer, that look is largely created in post-processing rather than purely in-camera. Common techniques include HDR, tone mapping, and exposure fusion to balance bright sky and darker areas while keeping a vivid golden glow. Noise reduction may also be used, especially if shadows are lifted. In short: sunset light provides the warm color, but the unusually bright, polished result is often enhanced heavily during editing.
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