The time referred to as the “magic hour” happens twice a day when the sun sits lowest in the sky. Whenever it is clear, or slightly overcast, the light takes on a golden hue that casts itself beautifully onto people and places. Today we’re showing off 10 photos taken by photographers who know how to seize those golden moments to make their artwork all the more magical.

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