Don't Follow The Sun, stop chasing the light, and start anticipating it!!!
How many times have you raced to capture an incredible sunset, but by the time you got your DSLR camera, found a good angle, set up your tripod, meter, and pressed the shutter, that crimson red color had faded to a dull gray? Peak sunset and sunrise color lasts just minutes, and chasing this light rarely results in good compositions. The pro's secret? Be there first.
Watch the wether
Cirrus or cumulus clouds generally signal a change in wether. When a storm's clearing (or moving in) and the sun's low, the light will be dramatic.
Scout the location
The day before a shoot, check out the scene and determine composition so you know precisely where you want to be during those golden 10 minutes.
Pre-position the sun
Determine exactly where the sun will be relative to your DSLR camera position. Use a Photographer's Sun Compass, which shows where the sun will rise or set in a particular location at any time of the year.
With a little planning, you can anticipate the light and come away with a stunner!