Photography app
Sep 5, 2018 14:04:12 #
As I mentioned UHH before, I am leaving soon for a 10 day trip to Northern AZ and Utah. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding iPad or Android apps that will help me locate ideal locations of the sun in a particular area. I am not sure of the language of what I am wanting to do. I have heard that, for example, if you are at Arches at 4PM on a particular day, this app would help you better know in advance the best location near the arches to get the best image. I hope I am making some sense!
Sep 5, 2018 14:15:56 #
The Photographer's Ephemeris
http://www.photoephemeris.com/
Use it before your trip to find the best times and places to stand.
http://www.photoephemeris.com/
Use it before your trip to find the best times and places to stand.
Sep 5, 2018 14:21:55 #
sunSurveyor is handy so is darkskies, depending what you are looking for.
Sep 5, 2018 14:24:21 #
Math78 wrote:
The Photographer's Ephemeris
http://www.photoephemeris.com/
Use it before your trip to find the best times and places to stand.
http://www.photoephemeris.com/
Use it before your trip to find the best times and places to stand.
This is what I use. They also have a Droid app.
Sep 5, 2018 14:54:49 #
PhotoPills does a lot. Here's a review, hope the link works since I haven't posted a link here before.....
https://digital-photography-school.com/photopills-the-photographers-swiss-army-knife/
https://digital-photography-school.com/photopills-the-photographers-swiss-army-knife/
Sep 5, 2018 15:01:26 #
Sep 6, 2018 06:29:58 #
Look at the Arches by Chimani app. Gives sunrise/sunset times and expert advice about many of the park's locations.
Sep 6, 2018 07:23:06 #
Stop at the Visitor Center. They have a list of photo spots and best time of day posted in the lobby.
Sep 7, 2018 01:44:38 #
mlj wrote:
As I mentioned UHH before, I am leaving soon for a... (show quote)
I use PhotoPills for sun, moon, and Milky Way positioning. It's pretty straightforward to get a location on a map, find an interesting rock formation, and find out where you have to stand to see the sun/moon rise over that formation. With a tad more work, you can factor in the height of obstacles.
It WON'T tell you directly whether the sun's going to shine through the arch. It will tell you the compass direction where the sun rises or sets, but it's up to you to scout the location to see if the arch faces the right direction, and there is somewhere for you to stand to see and photograph the sun through the arch. Best bet, as others have suggested, is a trip to the visitors' center or a photography guide for the area.
Sep 7, 2018 10:46:18 #
Thanks for all the input! I am going to "play" with PhotoPills but I will also check at the visitor's center. I plan to visit numerous places including Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon National Park, Escalante, and where ever else I can get to without completely wearing out my body. Although I photography goals, I also plan to "experience" as much as possible with my own senses!!
Sep 7, 2018 11:00:23 #
Jan 24, 2019 15:29:02 #
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