The Sun follows a varying trajectory in the sky, during different times of the year. The variations include different rising and setting positions and elevation. A very good visual representation of which can be obtained by photographing the Sun's course by very long exposure. Otherwise known as Solargraphs, these photographs are often made by exposing in order of several months. The following picture taken by Justin Quinnell shows the Sun's position in the sky using a six(!!!!) months long exposure and using a pinhole camera . For more pics and methods visit his site http://www.pinholephotography.org/
Showing posts with label sun position indicator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sun position indicator. Show all posts
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Sun position variation
The Sun follows a varying trajectory in the sky, during different times of the year. The variations include different rising and setting positions and elevation. A very good visual representation of which can be obtained by photographing the Sun's course by very long exposure. Otherwise known as Solargraphs, these photographs are often made by exposing in order of several months. The following picture taken by Justin Quinnell shows the Sun's position in the sky using a six(!!!!) months long exposure and using a pinhole camera . For more pics and methods visit his site http://www.pinholephotography.org/
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Suncard: Sunrise Sunset Direction Indicator
The Suncard is a handy device to know the position of Sun at sunrise or sunset during different months of the year. It is very cheap and credit card sized. An useful photographic gadget for any landscape photographer. Moreover, both US and UK versions are available.
This type of suncards are available from Retrophotographic or from Suncard UK or from Rothervalley Optics UK
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