Your Landscape Philosophy
The best way to use landscape photography is to tell a story! When you tell stories with your camera, you have the chance to slow down and ponder the details. This exercise alone will probably be the greatest contributing factor to your success as a photographer!
Think about some of the crucial questions.
*What is it about this scene that inspires you?
*Which elements drew your attention?
*What elements could you utilize for other scenes? Is it theme, lines, or point of view?
In contemplating the answers to these questions, consider the fact that truly beautiful scenes are rarely found next to the roadside. Instead, in order to take the most stunning scenes, you'll need to be ready with map and equipment for hiking out to where you can view the amazing examples that will help you best find solutions to the above questions. In seeking the finest locations, you will have cultivated the habit and eye for the truly amazing scenes, determining the essential elements, and then be able to apply them to more difficult scenes.
Concepts for Landscapes
One simple concept that is extremely helpful in creating balance is dividing the scene into thirds, both horizontally and vertically. You can do this by using two vertical lines and two horizontal lines evenly spaced, but your horizon (or any other prominent line) should still fall on one of the two horizontal lines. Then, a general rule of symmetry would be to place your focal point on one of the four intersections created by these lines.
Once in balance, you're free to explore your creativity. Even portraits can be transformed to landscape by taking shots that are very close. As you place the subject on one of these four intersections, you'll create interest enhanced by other graphic elements. Lead-in lines as well as interesting backgrounds can be great starting elements to create visual interest through your creativity.
Selecting Equipment
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)!
Wide angle lenses are commonly used for landscapes because they allow you to include more in the frame and enhance options for perspective. Thus, a wide-angle zoom lens gives you more latitude in framing the scene and cropping out distracting features, but you'll still want to abide by the rule of thirds. With these simple suggestions for equipment, you'll be able to go out and create incredible landscapes!
The best way to use landscape photography is to tell a story! When you tell stories with your camera, you have the chance to slow down and ponder the details. This exercise alone will probably be the greatest contributing factor to your success as a photographer!
Think about some of the crucial questions.
*What is it about this scene that inspires you?
*Which elements drew your attention?
*What elements could you utilize for other scenes? Is it theme, lines, or point of view?
In contemplating the answers to these questions, consider the fact that truly beautiful scenes are rarely found next to the roadside. Instead, in order to take the most stunning scenes, you'll need to be ready with map and equipment for hiking out to where you can view the amazing examples that will help you best find solutions to the above questions. In seeking the finest locations, you will have cultivated the habit and eye for the truly amazing scenes, determining the essential elements, and then be able to apply them to more difficult scenes.
Concepts for Landscapes
One simple concept that is extremely helpful in creating balance is dividing the scene into thirds, both horizontally and vertically. You can do this by using two vertical lines and two horizontal lines evenly spaced, but your horizon (or any other prominent line) should still fall on one of the two horizontal lines. Then, a general rule of symmetry would be to place your focal point on one of the four intersections created by these lines.
Once in balance, you're free to explore your creativity. Even portraits can be transformed to landscape by taking shots that are very close. As you place the subject on one of these four intersections, you'll create interest enhanced by other graphic elements. Lead-in lines as well as interesting backgrounds can be great starting elements to create visual interest through your creativity.
Selecting Equipment
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)!
Wide angle lenses are commonly used for landscapes because they allow you to include more in the frame and enhance options for perspective. Thus, a wide-angle zoom lens gives you more latitude in framing the scene and cropping out distracting features, but you'll still want to abide by the rule of thirds. With these simple suggestions for equipment, you'll be able to go out and create incredible landscapes!
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