7 awesome techniques to get amazing landscape photographs
When it comes to photography landscape photography is the best as it brings out true contrast and life in the photos. Landscape photography captures the spirit of the untouched outdoors which are incredible to see as well as to capture. The patterns the nature produces are both vivid and muted which makes Landscape photography so special. Landscape photography also tests the capabilities of a photographer and shows his true talent.
So here are 7 awesome tips to get amazing landscape photographs you need to know:-
1.LOCATION
-location is the most important factor in not only landscape photography but all sorts of photography which determines the quality of your photos.
After all you will be taking a picture of the location you are on.
Try to find great locations to capture with different colors, contrasts and patterns. Find a place which is uncovered and has some uniqueness in it. Locations with natural symmetry are considered great for an amazing start.
Time & Weather:- These two as important as location, it brings life to your photos imagine taking picture of mountains in the horizon in middle of the day and same picture at the time of sunset, you will notice that both of the photos will have a different mood and a dramatic change in contrast created by both photos. Wait for the best time to arrive to get the best shots. Be aware of the different effects that different light sources create.
Also be sure that the position from which you take the photos is perfect, some photos look great from the above while some look better from the another angle.
2. ALWAYS SHOOT WITH TWO BODIES
Always shoot with two bodies like a prime and then a zoom about 24mm to 70mm , to cover almost every focal length you need, and the prime for the depth of field.
Or, use a 100mm to 400mm lens for the compression and balance it out with a wider angle lens and you will get every focal length covered.
3 USE OF PANORAMA AND HISTOGRAM
When people think of panorama they just think of long narrow strips but you can create panorama in any way, make verticals horizontals squares etc it is great for increasing versatility of your equipment and increasing resolution of image. You can use a portrait lense to take wider shots.
Histogram is a graphical representation of the exposure and contrast in the photo it shows the difference between tonal values of the image adjust it properly to get a perfect saturation level in the images.
4.Great camera settings for landscapes
- Reduce the ISO:- An higher ISO means lesser dynamic range, dynamic range is the range of details from the shadows to our highlights. ISO 100 is perfect for landscape shots to increase details.
- Aperture:- Keep the aperture low around f7 to f9 aperture is the size of the camera hole and determines how much light enters the lense. Lesser aperture will give you sharper images. However if the aperture is too low then it will lead to diffraction of image and make the images softer.
- Shutter speed:- keep the shutter speed as low as possible to have the wispy kind of effect and capture the movement of the landscape. Shutter speed of around 1s to 2s is perfect.
TAKE WIDER SHOTS:- Taking wide shots using wide angle lens such as 35mm gives much more depth to the photo and a wider aperture ranging from f/22 is always preferred by the experts for the landscape photography.
Taking wider shots captures more details of the landscape and gives the viewers more to admire.
Taking wider shots can also help you to capture more varying details and exposure which will add an extra touch to your photos.
Make sure to carry all the best gear, from wide angle lenses to high aperture cameras and other things. A histogram is a very helpful tool to carry with you.
Also, a tripod stand is a must, it is necessary for you to get the best out of your camera as it helps camera to get the best focus. And some extra batteries plus a flash would cherry on the cake.
5.IMPORTANCE OF FILTERS AND POST EDITING
Now here we are not talking about Instagram filters or any of those software filters, camera filters are the physical tools which are used to adjust the lighting of the landscape for example if the sun is shining too Bright and you can't capture the details of Shadow the areas in that case a neutral density filter will help you capture the details without washing out the photo.
Adjust the the colors, temperature, exposure and contrast of the photos to bring out the essence. Also the sharpness of the image should be properly adjusted.
In case of filters, polaroid filters are great for landscape photography but there are different other filters like nature filters etc. which are there to help you out with those raw shots.
6. Have Patience And Take Multiple Shots:-
Patience is a necessary and prominent quality of photographers, and sometimes nature can test this quality out . It may take time to get to a good location, time and other aspects all you have to do is wait for the perfect moment. Taking multiple shots will give you an opportunity to choose the best one of your photos and it can also help you if you are not getting the shot you want just keep trying and keep taking pictures until you get the picture which is worth taking back.
Always experiment with different lightings, exposures, angles and sights. Don't be lazy if you need to climb a hill for that shot as the climb will be worth it and you will be satisfied by the results.
7. TAKE PHOTOS IN RAW IMAGE FORMAT:-
A lot of you must think that all the image formats are the same just the name is different but I would always recommend you to capture images in RAW format. They contain much more detail and information, and give far greater flexibility in post-production without losing quality and allow you to configure your pictures to a great extent . Remember, Raw files can always be converted to other formats such as JPEGs etc , but you would not be able to convert JPEGs as RAW files, so ultimately you will be limited to the quality at which the JPEG was shot and no more room for improvement.
CONCLUSION:-
Taking amazing landscape photographs is an art which must be mastered through knowledge and building various skills. Practicing has always been a key to success and experience is also a major factor on which your skill depends, so just give yourself a bit of time keep taking pictures, keep practicing and you will start taking amazing photographs soon.
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