SUNRISE Photography Tips for Beginners by Jonathan Chan
Get your tripod, recommended, out and set it up and get ready to shoot. Note the projected sunrise time and allow for travel and setup.
Start shooting 30 minutes before through 30 minutes afterward. This event will be very rapid

so don't miss a "click". - Jim
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