This occurs about 10-30 minutes after sunset. Any later and the sky loses color and will appear black, which is a waste. Equipment This is low-light photography so a good tripod is a must. This also counteracts the green color of any tungsten lighting in the shot. A 'saturated' slide film like Fuji Velvia captures the richest colors.
Subject Find a subject that is evenly lit and decorated with artificial light.
Set up early, around sunset, and wait patiently for the perfect light. This article is copyright 1999 Andrew Hudson for PhotoSecrets Publishing. All rights reserved. See also How To Photograph Sunsets .