Golden Hour is the period shortly after sunrise or before sunset with warm, soft, magical light.
Definition
The Golden Hour (German: Goldene Stunde, also: Magic Hour) refers to the period shortly after sunrise and shortly before sunset, when the sunlight is warm, soft, and particularly photogenic.
Characteristics
- Warm color temperature (2500-3500K)
- Soft, diffused light
- Long shadows
- Minimal contrast
See also
- Blue Hour – The blue hour
- Natural Light – Natural light
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