I find that sunrise has a more white and blue look to it, while sunset has more of a red and orange look. Is that really what they look like, or is it because of some personal bias, such as comparing sunrise to the darkness just before it and sunset to the bright blue sky?
Nope, you’re absolutely right. These time windows are called “Golden Hour” and “Blue Hour” and are one of the basic principles to keep in mind and use in photography.
Here’s a page explaining things a bit more: https://www.meredithfontana.com/post/what-is-golden-hour
The page you link says that Golden Hour and Blue Hour occur during both sunrise and sunset, so I’m not sure how that shows what the difference is between sunrise and sunset.
It’s true that it’s mirrored, but the difference is that Golden Hour is after the sun has risen, and before the sun has set. Before sunrise it’s Blue, and after sunset it’s also Blue. Here’s a visualisation:
I figured OP just mentally attributed it to a difference between sunrise and sunset based on their experience so far, so I didn’t mention it initially.
Fascinating, thanks for the link.
I’m no photographer but I do whip out the phone while out on a trail somewhere and occasionally go out near sunrise or sunset. I know using a phone will never be real camera quality but it’s fun to try anyway. Article has my gears turning on where those special times could yield interesting results
Phone’s a real camera. The best camera is the one you’ve got and use. Take shots, enjoy the process, and have fun.
The best camera is the one you have with you
Yes! Also, I can take “real” photos and store them on an SD card and never see them again, or I can have all my photos in my pocket for whenever I want a reminder of the good times I’ve had, or I want to show a friend