Sunset color palettes are palettes developed from colors existing in images of sunsets. They typically have variations of orange, but can include shades of blue, pink, purple, and red. Often the palette will include not only colors from the sun and sky, but also the ground upon which the sun is reflected in the image.
Once the sun had set on our Sunsets and Color Palettes post the search was underway for the yin to its yang. Knowing how photographers like to turn to the skies to capture the natural colors that each new day paints upon the waiting canvas, we have turned our attentions there as well. Once more showcasing some inspiring photos, this time of sunrises, and offering the accompanying color palettes derived from them.
The first time around was such a hit, and even as one reader commented asking to see a version of the posts from this side of the coin, we were planning this one. The differences in the colors between the skies at sunrise versus sunset seems somewhat more subdued, and less fiery. The softer colors that tend to show up in skies come morning ease us into our days, and in this case, provide oodles of inspiration for designers and more.
The Goods
Sunrise in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India by Mehul Antani
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Sunrise in South Korea by Puck Goodfellow
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Sunrise by David Ashford
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Sunrise through the clouds by Chris Betcher
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Sunrise by Stephen Bowler
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The First Sunrise of 2010 by ptrktn
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sunrise by teknorat
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Sunrise 5 by Matthew Juzenas
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Sunrise May 15 2007 by Paul Aloe
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Sunrise in Odaiba by Kiên Nguyen Phan
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Sunrise – Cascade Mountains Backdrop by brewbooks
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Sunrise over Flynn Reef 2 by Alpha
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Sunrise by Andy Wright
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Sunrise by Ken Dyck
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Sunrise by Richard Smith
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Sunrise Kawana Island 15th April 2010 by thinboyfatter
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Sunrise by John Vetterli
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Sunrise by John Vetterli 2
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Sunrise near Uluru by David Ashford
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Sunrise at Perth International Airport by planegeezer
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Sunrise over St Helier Jersey by David James Ovens
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Sunrise by David Ashford 2
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Sunrise In Kaashi Dhoo Kandu by Mohammed Malick
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sunrise by dcJohn
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Sunrise over the high desert of south Idaho by Charles Knowles
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sunrise by Ben Britten
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Sunrise by Frapestaartje
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Sunrise @ Vilano Beach, FL by Don Dearing
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Sunrise by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Northeast Region
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sunrise by John Kratz
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7 Comments:
More than a year ago
Many thanks for posting these.I enjoyed seeing how you have placed a palette with each photo. I've been out at dawn many days, and it's great to see that others enjoy photographing the sunrise too.
More than a year ago
These are great! thank you for sharing em.
More than a year ago
How gorgeous!!
From an Serial Sunset Snapper,
Slim Paley
More than a year ago
Robert, Again I am honored to have my image included in your article and to be considered on par with the excellent images you have used to again make your poignant point.
More than a year ago
Thanks for the comments! Glad we could help with some inspiration!
Noupe Editorial Team
More than a year ago
Isn't nature gorgeous!? Wow! These are beautiful! Thank you!
More than a year ago
These will come under my folder for sure. Currently I am downloading.