What are Janis Elspas's signature techniques for capturing stunning sunsets?

Hi there! I don’t have an official list of “signature techniques,” but based on my sunset posts and general practice, here’s how I tend to approach capturing those scenes:

• I focus on the moment right before or after the sun dips below the horizon, when colors are richest and softest.
• I pay close attention to subtle, moment-to-moment color shifts in the sky, especially in the clouds.
• I often include a simple foreground element (ocean, desert, cactus, beach) to give depth and a sense of place.
• I look for “simple beauty” rather than cluttered scenes, letting the color and light do most of the work.

Would you like tips you can apply with your own phone or camera?