Sunset Filters?

[BradT]

This is my first try at sunsets.

Is there a filter that can be used to cut the brightness of the sun without adjusting the f stops?

I like the light in the rest of the picture.

Thanks

Brad

[Mad Aussie]

Is there a filter that can be used to cut the brightness of the sun without adjusting the f stops?

Not that I'm aware of. An ND Grad filter might help if the darker portion was at the bottom of such a shot as this. It would probably deeper those red/oranges up a bit too. But the city and lower part would become silhouette.

I like the shot ... it's a pleasant feeling photo.
I don't think there's too much I would have done differently really.
Because my own tastes I might have adjusted the levels to make the city and lower portion totally black but that's just me. This is nice as is.

[AntZ]

HDR is an option if you want to get better exposure in the dark areas.

I like the composition and colour. I have a similar preference for silhouettes as MA and would darken the buildings.

[Marko]

Both HDR and or graduated ND filter would have helped with a shot like this.
And the opened up foreground shadow detail would make this shot stronger. I like it though; I may have chopped off more of the left side for improved (possibly) composition. Hope that helps - Marko

[kat]

Eveyone pretty much nailed it.

Graduated ND filter (which I can't wait to get a set) and HDR all the way..depending on what you are going after.

[tirediron]

Not that I'm aware of. An ND Grad filter might help if the darker portion was at the bottom of such a shot as this.

Just turn it upside down!

[BradT]

I will look into the HDR filter.

I agree a darker bottom portion would help the picture.

Brad

[Marko]

HDR is not a filter. It's a technique of combining multiple exposures (for highlight, midtone shadows) to create a final image with tonal richness throughout. Did a podcast on this a while back - feel free to take a listen.
59 – HDR – High dynamic range photography – Interview with Joseph Cartright

Best!

marko