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Golden Hour

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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

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