Your Landscape Philosophy
Telling stories is the best way to use landscape photography! As you tell stories with your camera, you'll have the opportunity to slow down, plan your storyline, and contemplate the details. It will be this habit that will have the greatest influence upon improving your photography and contributing to your success in this field!
Think about some of the crucial questions.
*What is it about this scene that inspires you?
*Which elements attracted your attention?
*Which elements (such as theme, line, or point of view) do you wish to preserve?
As you ponder these questions, remember that the best landscapes are rarely found along side the road. If you are prepared for hiking with a map or GPS, then you'll be more apt to come across some of the truly stunning scenes that will motivate you to find answers to the above questions. Then, as you seek out the most interesting locations, you will begin to create a habit of viewing the beautiful and asking how you can recreate the essence even in scenes that are more challenging.
Concepts for Landscapes
The strategy of thirds will assist you in creating balance as you divide the scene vertically and horizontally. With two vertical lines evenly spaced and two horizontal lines, you will have created four intersections near the center of your scene. These four intersections will serve as the reference points upon which you can place your focal point in order to maintain balance.
With balance in place, you can then leave yourself room for creativity. Portraits can even be changed into landscape shots when you feel you've explored all other options. Shooting a portrait in landscape is best when up close and personal, such as a head and shoulders photograph. As you try placing the main subject off center, you create interest that can be enhanced with a few graphic elements, such as lead-in lines or interesting background. In this case, visual interest is the key to displaying your creativity.
Equipment for Landscapes
Although some think that a photographer much have the perfect lens or setup, you'll soon discover that there are multitudes of successful images that have neither. Images that include proper composition and creativity will always rise above those that don't. Even with sharpness and excellent lighting, a photograph will fall below standard if composition and creativity are forgotten.
Even though no special equipment is necessary for landscapes, you might find a few items helpful. First, a macro lens can help in capturing the smaller details. Then, a telephoto lens while practical for enhancing uninteresting backgrounds, will not be as essential as a tripod. (Without clarity, it won't matter how interesting the background is)!
Next, you'll find wide-angle lenses are great for enhancing your perspective options. It will provide you with more latitude and allow you to frame well or even crop out distracting features. From these few equipment suggestions, you'll be able to choose what works for you in order to create fabulous landscapes!
Telling stories is the best way to use landscape photography! As you tell stories with your camera, you'll have the opportunity to slow down, plan your storyline, and contemplate the details. It will be this habit that will have the greatest influence upon improving your photography and contributing to your success in this field!
Think about some of the crucial questions.
*What is it about this scene that inspires you?
*Which elements attracted your attention?
*Which elements (such as theme, line, or point of view) do you wish to preserve?
As you ponder these questions, remember that the best landscapes are rarely found along side the road. If you are prepared for hiking with a map or GPS, then you'll be more apt to come across some of the truly stunning scenes that will motivate you to find answers to the above questions. Then, as you seek out the most interesting locations, you will begin to create a habit of viewing the beautiful and asking how you can recreate the essence even in scenes that are more challenging.
Concepts for Landscapes
The strategy of thirds will assist you in creating balance as you divide the scene vertically and horizontally. With two vertical lines evenly spaced and two horizontal lines, you will have created four intersections near the center of your scene. These four intersections will serve as the reference points upon which you can place your focal point in order to maintain balance.
With balance in place, you can then leave yourself room for creativity. Portraits can even be changed into landscape shots when you feel you've explored all other options. Shooting a portrait in landscape is best when up close and personal, such as a head and shoulders photograph. As you try placing the main subject off center, you create interest that can be enhanced with a few graphic elements, such as lead-in lines or interesting background. In this case, visual interest is the key to displaying your creativity.
Equipment for Landscapes
Although some think that a photographer much have the perfect lens or setup, you'll soon discover that there are multitudes of successful images that have neither. Images that include proper composition and creativity will always rise above those that don't. Even with sharpness and excellent lighting, a photograph will fall below standard if composition and creativity are forgotten.
Even though no special equipment is necessary for landscapes, you might find a few items helpful. First, a macro lens can help in capturing the smaller details. Then, a telephoto lens while practical for enhancing uninteresting backgrounds, will not be as essential as a tripod. (Without clarity, it won't matter how interesting the background is)!
Next, you'll find wide-angle lenses are great for enhancing your perspective options. It will provide you with more latitude and allow you to frame well or even crop out distracting features. From these few equipment suggestions, you'll be able to choose what works for you in order to create fabulous landscapes!
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