| If you're doing your first scenery shoot, you may | | | | you're in a strange location it's a good idea to |
| be disappointed with the outcome once your | | | | check local weather reports in order to schedule |
| images are in print. You may wonder what's | | | | your activity or at least be prepared for the |
| wrong and why the images don't look as | | | | elements. Cold damp weather isn't necessarily a |
| professional as others. Well you're not alone. | | | | bad thing in photography. Often foul conditions |
| Amateur and professional photographers have | | | | produce very interesting effects. Talk to the |
| both asked themselves the same thing. This is still | | | | locals, they can tell you things that you wouldn't |
| a mystery to many photographers. | | | | know such as when the foliage turns, or when |
| One important key is to have an interesting | | | | and where certain flowers appear. |
| subject. Scenic photography is just as much an | | | | The natural tones and color of nature are an |
| art as painting a landscape, taking a portrait or still | | | | important element in landscape photography. Use |
| life. If you have a view that takes your breath | | | | color to add splash but be sure it enhances your |
| away in the first place, then that's a huge | | | | total image and not detract from it. You don't |
| advantage for you. You can't always count on | | | | want viewers to focus ONLY on that particular |
| that though. You'll have to learn how to use what | | | | spot of bright color. Another avenue for excellent |
| you have. | | | | landscapes is opting for black and white |
| Think with a photographic mind. You can't alter | | | | photography. Here, light and shadow play a big |
| the scenery in front of you, but you can learn | | | | role in images that have impact. |
| which scenes present better image opportunities, | | | | When you're "on location" animals may give you |
| even recognize that even portions of bad scenery | | | | an added surprise. Be prepared at all times. The |
| may produce an excellent image. There are many | | | | longer you spend in a particular area, the better |
| techniques in photography that you can apply to | | | | chance you'll have of spotting some form of |
| improve your success. When lining up your shot, | | | | wildlife. You want your camera ready so that you |
| be constantly aware of the horizon line, how | | | | can capture this moment on film. The basic rules |
| everything works inside your frame to produce | | | | of photography can help you produce images that |
| an interesting image. Learn how the elements | | | | come to life. Get to know them and keep them in |
| work together for good composition and also | | | | your head whenever you are shooting. |
| learn when to move to another location. | | | | In closing learn the basic rules, remember them, |
| Are you shooting in daylight or nighttime? What | | | | choose your surroundings, learn how to use parts |
| season is it? Timing is important too, especially | | | | of bad scenery to produce good images, use |
| when shooting a sunrise or sunset. You'll need to | | | | color and tone, and of course, have a good |
| be there ahead of time. All of these things need | | | | camera all set to go. Most of all, enjoy yourself! |
| to be considered in landscape photography. If | | | | |