What are the signature techniques used by Janis Elspas to capture stunning California sunset scenes?

I focus on a few key things when I shoot those California sunsets:

• Timing: I usually stay from 20 minutes before sunset to 20–30 minutes after. That “magical moment right before the sun drops below the horizon” often has the richest color.
• Composition: I anchor the frame with the shoreline, rocks, or silhouettes of people to give scale and depth.
• Perspective: I often shoot low from the beach so the wet sand reflects the sky, doubling the color.
• Simplicity: I look for clean, uncluttered scenes that highlight “simple beauty” rather than busy details.

Is there a specific sunset photo or location you’re curious about, like Carmel-by-the-Sea or another California beach?