Big shoutout to @photoephemeris - definitely worth the money.

I’d been planning to get a shot of my hometown's landmark lined up with the sun, taken from a specific spot. Not only could I plan everything from a top-down view, but I could also preview it in 3D with my camera’s actual field of view.

What really impressed me: they even have detailed 3D models of buildings (and landmarks), making it incredibly easy to dial in the composition and line everything up exactly as I wanted.

Screenshot of Photo Ephemeris showing Kassel’s landmark, the Hercules Monument in 3D with my camera’s simulated field-of-view
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The final shot straight out of camera of the previously planned shot showing the Hercules Monument backlit by the sunsetting sun
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