Sunset Snaps: Chasing Winter Light with the Canon R5

Winter sunsets have a vibe. They’re cold, fleeting, and way too good at making you forget you can’t feel your toes anymore. But when you’ve got a Canon R5 and an RF800 lens in hand, you suck it up, layer up, and go for it. And wow, this walk? It served up some next-level drama.

First up: the moon. Big, bold, and just chilling in the early evening sky, looking like it’s saying, “Bet you can’t make me look this good.” Challenge accepted. The RF800 zoomed in like a pro, capturing every crater and shadow with a crispness that would make a NASA telescope jealous. Bonus points for the branch sneaking into the frame—it’s the moody sidekick to the moon’s diva performance.

Then, the duck happened. This little guy was out there, floating like it owned the golden glow of the canal. The sunset was flexing hard, turning the water into molten gold, but this duck? It didn’t care. It just kept paddling, radiating main-character energy. I swear it gave me a knowing look, like, “Yeah, I’m the shot you’ve been waiting for.” And it was right.

Next, the silhouette game hit peak perfection. A bare tree backlit by the fiery sky, its branches reaching out like they were scribbling poetry against the horizon. The light was so rich it could have paid my rent. Every twist and turn of those branches was pure art, with just a hint of melancholy—winter’s way of saying, “Don’t forget, I’m gorgeous, but also kinda harsh.”

And then, the grand finale: a sparrow. Tiny, fluffy, and sitting in a hedge like it was deep in existential thought. Or maybe just cold. Either way, it nailed the mood. The shallow depth of field from the RF800 turned the background into a dreamy blur, putting all the focus on this pint-sized philosopher. I half-expected it to burst into a monologue about the fleeting beauty of life, but it just fluffed its feathers and gave me the side-eye. Iconic.

By the time I wrapped up, my fingers were stiff, my face was frozen, and I was questioning why I hadn’t brought gloves—again. But the shots? Totally worth it. Winter sunsets don’t mess around, and when you’ve got the right gear and a little patience, they deliver every time. So, grab your camera, find the light, and don’t forget the gloves. Trust me, your fingers will thank you.

Captured with: Canon EOS R5 and RF800 F11 lens | Edited using: Lightroom & Skylum Luminar AI
All photos are my own work. For more details, visit my website or explore my links.

Curious about the gear I use? Check it all out here.

🤳 Let's Connect!

Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/bjornbeheydt
Join me there for behind-the-scenes, exclusive shots, and more!

💥 !INDEED/@indeedly Tipping Bot

Discover the !INDEED tipping bot and add a bit of fun to rewarding your favorite creators!
Start tipping and earn tokens just by engaging with the community.

Learn more about it here.

🌈 !HOPE/@hopelizer Tipping Bot

Spread some positivity with the !HOPE tipping bot!
Start rewarding content that inspires and uplifts with !HOPE tokens.

Learn more about it here.

🤪 !WEIRD/@weirdly Tipping Bot

Embrace the weirdness with the !WEIRD tipping bot!
Tip and share the quirky side of the Hive community with !WEIRD tokens.

Learn more about it here.

🔥 Support BBH Witness

BBH is here to support the Hive community, and every vote helps us keep growing and making a difference!
Consider voting for the BBH witness to support decentralization and the awesome Hive community.
Learn more and cast your vote here.