| Symmetry, repetition, contrast, | | | | some of the elements you need to pay |
| asymmetry, coherence, symbolism, and a | | | | attention to before you delve into the |
| dash of irony-these are the major | | | | realms of landscape photography: |
| components that construct a beautiful | | | | 1. Camera, lens, and lens shade are |
| photograph taken by exceptional | | | | great deals. Although you can use any |
| photographer. These are also the very | | | | camera, most photographers would |
| same components that one needs balance | | | | recommend SLR or digital SLR because |
| when taking one of the easiest yet most | | | | these give wider selection of lenses and |
| difficult subjects to photograph- | | | | ensure superior results. Wide-angle |
| landscapes. | | | | lenses are also advised because it gives |
| LOOKING BACK | | | | a great view into any picture. In order |
| Since they are permanent, familiar, | | | | to protect your lens, look for a good |
| accessible, and part of nature, | | | | lens hood or shade. |
| landscapes have been one of the most | | | | 2. Tripod is a must. This is a very |
| favorite subjects by most photographers. | | | | invaluable and important asset for |
| Landscape photography can be traced as | | | | landscape photographers to avoid the |
| early as 1849 when the book "Egypte, | | | | blurred outcomes and to ensure the |
| Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" containing | | | | maximum depth of field. |
| prints of paper negatives was published. | | | | 3. Invest on film and filters. Any film |
| In the 19th century, many eminent | | | | today can be used because it can record |
| landscape photographers emerged which | | | | nature's color vividly. You just have to |
| dominate large photography collections | | | | be wise in using the right ISO film to |
| in museums and galleries worldwide. | | | | avoid grains in your photo prints. |
| Today, many budding photographers | | | | 4. Consider camera position. This |
| continue to fall in love with nature. | | | | greatly affects the overall quality of |
| And as they pursue the road to landscape | | | | your photo because it requires your |
| photography, more and more works and | | | | creative decision. (TIP: If there is a |
| techniques continue to emerge. | | | | horizon line in your composition, keep |
| FALLING IN LOVE WITH LANDSCAPES | | | | it leveled so there is a room for |
| Unlike other kinds and styles of | | | | greater possibilities.) |
| photography, most people would say that | | | | 5. Set the direction and the type of |
| it is easy to take landscape photographs | | | | light to be used. Proper direction |
| because you don't need to instruct you | | | | accompanied with balanced lighting will |
| subject and you can choose whatever | | | | make or unmake your landscape piece so |
| angle you want. On the contrary, most | | | | make sure that you visit the location |
| photographers believe that landscape | | | | and predict the weather before your |
| photography is one of the most difficult | | | | shoot. |
| because you will need an intense set of | | | | 6. Be hands-on in post exposure |
| equipment and a very keen eye to make an | | | | manipulation. To get the job done, try |
| "ordinary" scene quite extraordinary. | | | | to learn mastering the do's and don'ts |
| Imagine capturing the natural beauty of | | | | in the darkroom so you'll get the result |
| a majestic landscape with your camera | | | | you desire. |
| and in your own preference. Here are | | | | |