How to Photograph a Sunrise

clipped from digital-photography-school.com 4:45am. After a few moments, your groggy mind remembers why you set your alarm in the first place. Still dark out. But it won’t be for long. Then you double-check your equipment list: Camera [no brainer]. Check. 24-70 lens [favorite for this activity]. Check. Tripod and quick release [a necessity]. Check. Shutter release [makes for clear pictures]. Check. Cleared cards [to take as many as you can]. Check. You place your camera on the tripod. Pause to confirm your settings: Shutter Speed (TV) = 20 seconds ISO = 100 White balance = Shade File type = RAW