A lighthouse silhouette is a real treat when photographed with the right lens and a great skyline. Getting it right is not as difficult as you might think, especially if you’re willing to splurge on an expensive telephoto lens.
First of all, you should check out your camera’s manual and read up on how to set it up to shoot a good silhouette. Most modern cameras offer multiple exposure modes so you can choose the best setting for each picture. The most popular choices are spot, center weight and multi-segment exposure.
The most important thing to remember is that you want to be in the correct location at the correct time of day. The brighter the sky, the better the silhouette effect. You should also use a tripod as the lighthouse will be in sharp focus.
One of the most fun aspects is figuring out which lighting scheme to use, but the easiest way is to get out and see it for yourself! It may take a few trips to different locations before you find the perfect combination of sunlight and cloud cover, but if you’re lucky you will have a pretty spectacular view.
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