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HELP , i really need help with landscape photography.
Dec 27, 2022 04:19:20 #
13 wrote:
Thought it would help with the basics. Best learn from the experts than the rubbish I see here.
I do feel you on that. I strongly suggest books over videos. The writer offers the reader an expansive, and usually very complete, reference volume. The writer isnt involved with being a presenter and isnt out for clicks. The pacing is up to the reader. One of the most positive aspects of books is paying about $45 vs $00 for video. Videos are generally worth exactly what you pay for them.
Dec 27, 2022 04:22:09 #
BebuLamar wrote:
The landscape is beautiful because you see it in 3... (show quote)
Thaz the real deal !
(How often do we two ever agree ?
But its 100% on this one.)
Dec 27, 2022 04:31:23 #
usnret wrote:
How many times did you drive by on different days ... (show quote)
Wow ! So your mom ended your amatuer status ! Okay. With that under your belt its now about time to leave behind all that misty water, blue sky white cloud, Ansel Adams nonsense as well. Hop into your Big Boy Long Pants at last ! Boots too. You need boots what with a wicked rooster running amock.
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Dec 27, 2022 05:47:17 #
I almost exclusively shoot landscapes and very occasionally some portraits. f29 and ISO 4000 are not good choices for landscapes. Try setting your aperture between f8 - f11, use the base ISO (lowest available) unless the light is very dim. And if you don't have one already buy yourself a good tripod.
Remember - your first 10,000 pictures will be your worst.
Remember - your first 10,000 pictures will be your worst.
Dec 27, 2022 06:12:39 #
The secret is the Light and the Composition.
Put your camera in the auto mode and study/practice both topics.
Some YouTube links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PetOdulc45A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYm2Mt9cEn8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BIO8LQ6Sm0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEQc7sovu00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWS_4IQPXlk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZSDHGqMoxs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68bPnr-c8Vc
And be patient which many times it's difficult to do it's gonna be rainy, muddy, scorching hot, very cold, insects and wildlife!
Keeping calm through these conditions requires a dedication and love for photography!
It may take hours, days and even years to get a good shot!
Good luck,
Put your camera in the auto mode and study/practice both topics.
Some YouTube links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PetOdulc45A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYm2Mt9cEn8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BIO8LQ6Sm0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEQc7sovu00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWS_4IQPXlk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZSDHGqMoxs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68bPnr-c8Vc
And be patient which many times it's difficult to do it's gonna be rainy, muddy, scorching hot, very cold, insects and wildlife!
Keeping calm through these conditions requires a dedication and love for photography!
It may take hours, days and even years to get a good shot!
Good luck,
Dec 27, 2022 06:16:24 #
This doesnt have anything to do with the technical aspects of photography.......it just isnt a very intetesting picture. Weve all done it....what seems good at the time sometimes just doesnt work as a photograph....just keep experimenting...and yes...the rule of thirds is always a good place to start
Dec 27, 2022 06:18:53 #
bdk, you have photographed a nothing and the result is nothing regardless of camera settings. I cupped my hand to restrict view and scanned the photo and found that there is no story, no interesting special grouping or area. You photographed a depressing mess of nothingness and documented it well.
Perhaps the title of this photo is "Depressing Suicidal Landscape". I suggest that you command Mr Google, "award winning landscape photography" and spend time seeing other areas and perhaps move from Sanibel Florida .... the land of sand and swamps. Take a trip... my friend took a trip to Iceland and interesting landscape was there and there and there... Actually, you must be putting UHH people on... jolking... I Googled "sanibel florida landscape pictures" and there is a lot of interesting places there... check it out.
"1/640 because It was hand held no tripod" Set at speed priority, 1/125 is quite sufficient even if you have shaky hands. Let the camera do the rest.
Perhaps the title of this photo is "Depressing Suicidal Landscape". I suggest that you command Mr Google, "award winning landscape photography" and spend time seeing other areas and perhaps move from Sanibel Florida .... the land of sand and swamps. Take a trip... my friend took a trip to Iceland and interesting landscape was there and there and there... Actually, you must be putting UHH people on... jolking... I Googled "sanibel florida landscape pictures" and there is a lot of interesting places there... check it out.
"1/640 because It was hand held no tripod" Set at speed priority, 1/125 is quite sufficient even if you have shaky hands. Let the camera do the rest.
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Dec 27, 2022 07:27:18 #
It looks to me as if there is no subject that you had in mind when you took this shot.
Dec 27, 2022 07:29:41 #
bdk wrote:
The biggest problem with my landscape photography ... (show quote)
It’s not April 1st, is it? Great practical joke and you got all those here to fall for it! Too funny.
Dec 27, 2022 07:49:01 #
Many years ago I was given some really good advice. When shooting landscapes, look at what attracted you to the scene. Why did you look at it? What caused you to stop your car there, or to look in that direction? Focus on that one thing and decide how much of its surrounds to include in the frame. Less is more. Look at Cany's photos. He's the master of foreground interest. Even if the interesting part of the scene is in the distance, find something of interest in the foreground to include. In the image you posted I see nothing of particular interest, but obviously you did. What was it? Worry about the technical stuff later. That's the easy part.
Dec 27, 2022 08:07:07 #
Get some instruction. I can refer you to a YouTuber, Mads Peter Iverson, who has several courses from which you could benefit. Not free, but he knows how to make memorable landscape photographs. He also has a fairly high level course in post processing which if you’re shooting raw is essential. Good luck!
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Dec 27, 2022 08:27:39 #
Let me put in my two centavos as well.
One thing that I learned about doing landscapes is to give a sense of being anchored. Include something in the image that indicates where you are standing. "I am standing here, looking out and seeing...." And make the image define the view. One suggestion, do your view in the triptych. Break up your view into three pieces. Make your middle image be your main interest for the view. Then shoot to the right and to the left from the main shot. What is in the two outlying images that connect to the center one?
There is a term, in drawing, that may help. It is called "perspective". There is very little perspective lines in your shot to move our eyes.
Plus, you can use the tools available in post processing to enhance the images to meet what you saw.
One thing that I learned about doing landscapes is to give a sense of being anchored. Include something in the image that indicates where you are standing. "I am standing here, looking out and seeing...." And make the image define the view. One suggestion, do your view in the triptych. Break up your view into three pieces. Make your middle image be your main interest for the view. Then shoot to the right and to the left from the main shot. What is in the two outlying images that connect to the center one?
There is a term, in drawing, that may help. It is called "perspective". There is very little perspective lines in your shot to move our eyes.
Plus, you can use the tools available in post processing to enhance the images to meet what you saw.
Dec 27, 2022 08:41:26 #
I wend with a group of landscape photographer and I couldn’t do it by my self. What I had to learn is composition. Leading lines, patterns, one third rules and many more. And I’m learning about LR too. Don’t give up and maybe you join a group or something
Dec 27, 2022 08:49:27 #
1) Tell a story
2). In general, ugly scenes make ugly photos and beautiful scenes have the potential for beautiful photos
3) Landscape photography is not photojournalism or street photography - reality is NOT your goal
4) Convey at least one element of composition - shapes, lines, tones (contrast), color, perspective (depth), rhythm, pattern, balance, movement and texture
5) Remember, you are not recording a scene, you are CREATING art.
2). In general, ugly scenes make ugly photos and beautiful scenes have the potential for beautiful photos
3) Landscape photography is not photojournalism or street photography - reality is NOT your goal
4) Convey at least one element of composition - shapes, lines, tones (contrast), color, perspective (depth), rhythm, pattern, balance, movement and texture
5) Remember, you are not recording a scene, you are CREATING art.
Dec 27, 2022 09:00:34 #
Try converting the image to black and white. Then study the textures, shapes and shadows. Removing the distraction of color helps train your brain to see things differently. You will notice what elements in a photo work as well as what doesn't. You will eventually look at your potential landscape targets with a clearer sense of purpose.
Not every potential image that looks good to your eyes is photo worthy. Take some time to learn how your camera sees things as well.
Above all, practice. Hitting delete costs nothing compared to processing film LOL.
Not every potential image that looks good to your eyes is photo worthy. Take some time to learn how your camera sees things as well.
Above all, practice. Hitting delete costs nothing compared to processing film LOL.
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