How to predict the sunrise --- ??? (Page 5): I noticed in my magazine last month there is a website on which, if you put your post code, it tells you where the sun is going to rise and...

Wodders Loc: England

I noticed in my magazine last month there is a website on which, if you put your post code, it tells you where the sun is going to rise and fall, I will have a look for the mag and post it.

joanef

WOW I would love to be there to shoot that sunrise.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bwright wrote:

Any suggestions on how to predict whether there will be a nice sunrise?

some mornings there is a beautiful red sky, or a bright sun; other mornings are less picturesque.

I have tried reading the cloud maps the night prior -- that doesn't seem to help too much.

any suggestions would be appreciated

thanks

For whatever it's worth - "Red sky at moring, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailors delight."

ted45 Loc: Delaware

Izza1967 wrote:

Some of you just don't get it do you :(

If you live in the concrete jungle and have no view as such there is no point in looking out of the window as the horizon, which is really the view you want for a sunrise/set, is not available.

Why do you have to try and be funny instead of helping?

They are trying to be funny because you are asking a question that doesn't have a clear answer.

The color or lack of color in a sunrise or sunset is influenced by the amount of pollution in the upper atmosphere. More pollution = more color. If there is anything that would indicate a colorful sunrise it would be your local pollution index. However even that is not a full proof method. It would be easier to ask the weather man why he doesn't get his prediction right everyday.

What makes a sunrise or sunset so magical is its unpredictability. As others have said just get out and look. You will see something everyday that you will never see again.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bwright wrote:

Any suggestions on how to predict whether there will be a nice sunrise?

some mornings there is a beautiful red sky, or a bright sun; other mornings are less picturesque.

I have tried reading the cloud maps the night prior -- that doesn't seem to help too much.

any suggestions would be appreciated

thanks

I didn't read all four pages of replies, so this might be a repeat. Download "The Photographer's Ephemeris" - TPE. It's a free program that gives you all sorts of info about sunrise/sunset/moon times. It's doesn't predict the aesthetics, though. They also have an app for your device, but that's not free.

Unfortunately, no matter where you live, getting a good sunrise requires you to get up early.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Bwright wrote:

Any suggestions on how to predict whether there will be a nice sunrise?

some mornings there is a beautiful red sky, or a bright sun; other mornings are less picturesque.

I have tried reading the cloud maps the night prior -- that doesn't seem to help too much.

any suggestions would be appreciated

thanks

Search google for The Photographer's Ephemeris . Download it and install it. It provides the sun/moon rise and set, direction of each from your location, etc. It is simple to set up and works very well.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Izza1967 wrote:

The thing is that, like me, if you have to travel to a location due to living among too many houses an early indication of a possible good sunset/rise would be very helpful.

same problem most of the time, over a half an hour to the east side of the island, no solution, Bob.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

ted45 wrote:

The color or lack of color in a sunrise or sunset is influenced by the amount of pollution in the upper atmosphere. More pollution = more color.

Right! And, just like with a sunset, clouds help - just not too many.

PIPDYOUNGER Loc: SUNDERLAND NORTH EAST ENGLAND

Hi everyone, isn't this just the nature of the beast. Photography is sitting around waiting for the right moment, no predictions, just being there, whether that be waiting for the deer to pop out into an opening, or the bird of prey catching his meal, or catching the sunrise or set. All I can say is, and im no expert, but weather conditions can change so you just have to be there, and trust to luck, who knows you might see a badger or fox instead. Take a flask of tea and enjoy the moment.
pip

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

jerryc41 wrote:

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Programs can give you time date and direction , so can hard copy tables, they lack the info of how it's going to look, driving to a bland sunrise can be pleasant but photographically disappointing, Bob

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bobmcculloch wrote:

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Regardless how it might appear, every sunrise is special because we are entitled to only so many. Make the most of every day.

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

For those who have to travel to a "photo site" stay for the sunset if the sunrise isn't to your liking. Two chances are better than one. Your image doesn't include a compass reading....at least not yet. DJT

dfchief7

Izza, no one is trying to be funny. The people on this blog really need to be less sensitive and GET A LIFE.....no one is really making fun of you....how on earth did you ever make it out there in the real world? RELAX.......enjoy life.

GordonB. Loc: St. Petersburg, Fl.

Izza1967 wrote:

Thanks for that advice.
At the very least I will get some shots of a wooden box lighthouse, the sunset will be a bonus, but a silhouette is a definite possibility and maybe a reflection if there is some standing water as the tide will have gone out by then.

Izza, I live on a beach and must tell you the tide doesn't come in or go out at the same time daily.
In our research of sunrises and sunsets, if you find a way to tell if one will be good, please post it here. I've yet to find a way to tell; but then I've never thought of it that way. I think it's strickly a hit and miss situation.

Kentski Loc: Michigan

Check this site out! Input your location and date you plan to shoot. it gives you the "golden hour" to shoot sunrise or sunset photos (of coarse the actual time and more also). Great for composure and set up.

http://www.golden-hour.com/