The golden hour in photography refers to the first and last hour of sunlight during the day, when the light is just perfect for a spectacular shot. During the golden hour, the warm colors of the sun enhance the colors of any scene. In particular, they can cast beautiful, glowing shades of gold and blue onto expansive landscapes and cityscapes.
Magic hour in the streets of Paris. Montparnasse, Ile-de-France, France. Photograph by Mathieu Dupuis
Rodna, Bistrița-Năsăud, Romania. Photograph by Lazar Ovidiu
Acacia tree and gnus grazing in the sunrise at Masai Mara reserve in Kenya. Photograph by Florentina Tilvic
Matterhorn, Switzerland. Photograph by Nan Li Toh
Frosty morning in Prague. Silhouette of swans on Vltava River in mystery fog. Photograph by Jaromir Chalabala
The picturesque Oia village is located on a sheer cliff on the northern tip of the volcanic Santorini island in Greece. It is famous for its architecture and sunset views. Photograph by Raymond Choo
After three days of snowstorms on Mount Baker in Washington State, I snowshoed through thigh-deep snow to get this pristine view of Mount Shuksan at sunrise. Photograph by Joel Brady-Power
The Golden Gate Bridge, just before sunrise. Photograph by Michael Bennett
