The Magical Light of Twilight

Sunrises and sunsets are usually associated with the warmer color hues of red, orange, and yellow. Often it is the best time to photograph landscapes. However, the twilight hour offers a different and unique opportunity. Twilight is usually associated with the cooler colors hue of blue, violet and cyan.

The quality of light during twilight is often overlooked. One evening, I was standing in the water photographing the St. Marks Lighthouse. It so happened that there were many photographers there during the “Golden Hour”. Most were part of a photographers’ club that met regularly. Once the sun had set, I was standing there waiting for twilight when the lady next to me started up a conversation. Everyone was putting their cameras up and walking back to the vehicle. I told the lady that the best light was yet to come. She waited beside me for twilight, and she said she got some of the very best pictures ever.