Time Of Day-Light Flashcards
(45 cards)
What begins about 60 minutes before sunset?
Golden Hour
What is it called when the center of the sun is 12* below the horizon?
Nautical Twilight
What is it called when we can just distinguish land between the sky and the horizon but have difficulty seeing details within the landscape?
Nautical Twilight
When does the morning Astronomical Twilight begin?
About 90 minutes before sunrise
Because the sun sits below the horizon, the light appears soft and blue.
What is this called?
Nautical Twilight or The Blue Hour
When is usually the best ‘Blue Hour’?
The best Blue Hour light is 20 to 30 minutes before Civil Twilight.
When does the evening Astronomical Twilight begin?
About 60 minutes after Sundown
What is it called when the center of the sun is 18* below the horizon?
Astronomical Twilight
What is it called when the center of the sun is 6* below the horizon?
Civil Twilight
What is it called beginning 30 minutes before Sunrise?
Civil Twilight
When there is enough light to read a book, it is called ________.
Civil Twilight
Depending on the clouds and the amount of dust in the air, the clouds may be a very vibrant pink, orange and purple. This happens during what time period?
Civil Twilight
Where does Civil Twilight become extended?
The more north the longer the color last.
When does the bluish purple of the earths shadow appear on the horizon and the pink Belt of Venus appear?
During Civil Twilight but 15 minutes before Sunrise.
Where does The Belt of Venus appear?
Opposite the sun
What is it called when the sun rises above the horizon?
The Golden Hour
This time of day has direct light but not harsh as mid day light.
Golden Hour
What three light qualities is the Golden Hour known for?
Long shadows
Rich highlights
Warm, orange colored light
When does the Golden Hour become extended?
Why?
In Winter months and at higher latitudes
Because the sun traverses a lower path across the sky compared to summer months.
When does the morning Nautical Light begin?
60 Minutes before sunrise
What is the best time to photograph stars, milky way, or star trails?
The period between the Night Astronomical Twilight and the Morning Astronomical Twilight.
What is the time period after the Golden Hour and until an hour before sunset Called?
Mid-Day
The light falls on subjects from the top down during__________
Mid-day
What is difficult about photographing in mid-day light?
Harsh contrast makes it difficult for camera to expose properly.
Few shadows to render shape
