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