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