These times are known for producing natural light that is warm, soft and directed towards a subject’s face.
Being in the right place at the right time can help improve your wildlife photography. Sunrise and sunset times are predictable and also produce softer light than midday sun. You might have heard the term golden hour. This is the first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset. These times are known for producing natural light that is warm, soft and directed towards a subject’s face. Dawn and dusk are also when a lot of animals, particularly mammals, are most active so this time of day is beneficial in increasing your chances that your subject is active too.