Nature photography tip: Plan your sunrise photos carefully
Thursday 23 July 2026, 14:28 by Rob Dijkstra | 775 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Because nature reserves in the Netherlands and Belgium are not accessible between sunset and sunrise, it can be a challenge to reach the right spot in time. You often have to walk a fair distance from the car park, which means missing part of the golden hour.
A good preparation is therefore essential. With the PhotoTime app, you can use the map and AR function to determine exactly where and when the sun rises. Keep in mind that this point changes throughout the year. If you scout the location well in advance, set the correct date in PhotoTime to plan the sun's position properly.
Where permitted, a bicycle or e-bike is ideal for reaching the location more quickly. Fit the bicycle with a good lock, so you can leave it safely by securing it to a tree or bench. This also gives you the option of walking some sections, causing less disturbance to wildlife.
About the author
Rob is fotograaf, filmer en natuurgids. Onder de naam WILDvanNATUUR organiseert hij een groot aantal excursies en workshops voor hobbyfotografen en natuurliefhebbers in het gebied tussen Zuid-Duitsland, Denemarken en de Franse noordkust, op maximaal een dag autorijden.
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