Camera Auto Modes, Landscapes
Sample Tips on Landscape Photography from Our Private Members Section
Landscape photography is one of the most relaxing and rewarding topics of photography there is. Firstly, you have a reason to get up early to watch the sunrise or to head off to those stunning vistas you have been meaning to visit.
With a bit of forethought:
…you should be able to get a cracking portfolio of landscape images together in no time.
Don’t forget though, that landscape photography isn’t always about wide angle, getting-lots-in-the-picture type images. When you really look around and focus your attention on the finer details, you will see that there is a whole multitude of images everywhere you look.
Open your eyes
Use a macro lens or a telephoto lens…think outside the box!
Get up high, get down low, look for different angles that no-on has thought about. Add some interesting and relevant foreground interest to add impact to your shots.
If you are going out early morning to remote and/or possibly dangerous locations, remember to take a few essentials along with your camera kit:
For most landscape shooting, the above isn’t altogether necessary but it is better to be safe than sorry. Put your thinking cap on, grab your gear and get out into that big wide world and document it in your own wonderful way!
Points covered in auto modes video below:
- 1Look for finer details using telephoto lens
- 2Look for different aspects of the same scene
- 3Use both wide angle and telephoto lenses for landscapes
- 4Make use of foreground interest
- 5Enhance and crop in Photoshop
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I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial on landscapes and auto modes, watch out for our next email on stock photography lighting!