Photographing Florida’s Hidden Sand Dunes at Sunset

Capturing the perfect scene over Florida's hidden sand dunes requires the right blend of composition, timing, and gear. In this landscape photography vlog, we head off the beaten path in Anastasia State Park to explore secret coastal dunes and break down exactly how to photograph them from golden hour through the blue hour. Watch as I share my step by step process, show each photo example, and use the versatile Tamron 28-75mm lens to capture stunning dynamic range, front to back focus and textures in the sand. We also capture a 12 shot panoramic photo during sunset. I hope you enjoy! 00:00 Intro Anastasia State Park Sand Dunes 00:22 Focus Stacking Mid VS Telephoto 01:15 Sand Dune S Curve Compositions 02:55 Experiment with Compositions 03:34 Vertical VS Horizontal Dunes Photos 04:43 Side Lighting to Emphasize Textures and Ridges 05:22 Panoramic Dune Photo Tips 06:24 Individual Pano Frames 06:40 Panoramic Dune Photo Stitch and Final Image 07:26 Blue Hour Sand Dune Photography (The Best!) 09:12 The Very Last of the Light & Final Dunes Image Gear Used: Camera: Sony A7iii Lens: Tamron 28-7mm f2.8 Filters: None Key lessons covered: Landscape Photography Composition: How to use ridges, shadows, and sea oats as natural leading lines. Chasing the Light: Managing high-contrast sunset light and transitioning your camera settings into the soft blue hour. Technical Tips: Choosing the right aperture for maximum depth of field and sharpness across coastal landscapes. Plus many more. Tamron 28-75mm for Landscapes: Why this focal range is ideal for compressing dunes while still maintaining a wide perspective. Which photo example was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more landscape photography tutorials and behind-the-scenes vlogs. If you would like to read and view the images from this video click here: https://www.paulfaracephotography.com... #landscapephotography #floridaphotography #tamron2875 #sunsetphotography #bluehour #photographyclass Some links on this page are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you use any. An easy way to support the channel for free! Thank you! If you would like to help support and keep this channel going please consider dropping me a tip! https://buymeacoffee.com/osbfree --------------------------------------- My Stuff 100+ Ideas for Landscape Photographers Book: https://amzn.to/4cinISm How to Extreme Focus Stack Ebook: https://amzn.to/48wEgon North East Florida Guide: https://www.paulfaracephotography.com... Marineland Seascape Workshop: https://www.paulfaracephotography.com... --------------------------------------- My Gear My cameras: https://amzn.to/4vgrOTL My wide angle lens: https://amzn.to/3QfoRTf My mid range lens: https://amzn.to/4sV4U2y My telephoto lens: https://amzn.to/48bU687 My drone: https://amzn.to/3PVgdt7 My action cam: https://amzn.to/4t2Knck My microphones: https://amzn.to/4dE4n0a My ND filter: https://amzn.to/4c2cLWe My circular polarizer: https://amzn.to/41XllQ0 --------------------------------------- My Links Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://www.paulfaracephotography.com/ FREE Landacape Basics ebook: https://www.paulfaracephotography.com/ Read my Blog: https://www.paulfaracephotography.com... My Instagram -   / paulfarace   Subscribe and click the bell notification: http://bit.ly/PaulFPsub --------------------------------------- Suggested Playlists This Is Florida! Exploring Florida's Scenic A1A:    • This Is Florida! Exploring A1A Florida Lan...   Landscape Photography Tips & Discussions:    • Landscape Photography Tips and Discussion   All Florida Landscape Photography Videos:    • All Florida Landscape Photography