Take a beautiful mountain view at par 6.

The mountains dare not be mediocre, and they are connected by blood. It has a weight and commitment, and an unshakable view and belief. Each mountain has its own different scenery.

When all kinds of colorful mountains appear in front of us, the first thing we face is how to take pictures and compose pictures, and what to show? It is often the case that you are excited about the beautiful scenery and shoot crazily, but the photos are plain and nothing new, and the scenery at that time was not displayed at all.

So before shooting, we should first consider what moved you, how do you show what attracted me the most, that is to say, what is your theme? Discover its beauty and try to show it through the camera in your hand. Composition should be as simple as possible, highlight the theme, resolutely remove unnecessary scenery, use the contrast of light and color to express its shape and texture, and form a visual center on the screen.

Mountain shooting pays attention to the continuity and visual effect of the picture. When the weather is clear and the air is fresh, photographers can often see the lateral direction of the whole mountain range from the observation deck. In this case, you can use banner composition to show the majestic momentum of the mountain instead of shooting a single mountain. Because of the long shooting distance and the small area of mountains in the picture, it is not suitable to add foreground to the picture, otherwise it will be presumptuous. In composition, the main peak of the mountain range can be arranged in the center of the picture or at the golden section to highlight the height and sacredness of the main peak.

1, rigid-flexible combination

Grassland and lakes are a key point in the picture. Without the reference and embellishment of grasslands and lakes, mountains and rivers would be tasteless. Grassland and lakes add color and space to the picture. Grassland lakes are soft, mountains are rigid, and it is more meaningful to combine rigidity with softness.

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The magnificent scenery of nature often accompanies each other, and lakes, rivers and mountains are good partners. At the high altitude in western China, there are many plateau lakes and rivers in the alpine valleys, and their magnificence is indescribable. If expressed separately, the results are often unsatisfactory. At this time, we can consider combining mountains with water features and wrapping rivers and lakes in mountains. The combination of mountains and rivers can be called the best partner, because with the help of waterscape, the height of mountains can be further reflected by reflection, which makes the picture effect more compact.

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When shooting mountains, we often worry about looking for the prospect of the picture. At this time, in addition to common plants, buildings and other available elements, running water is actually an ideal object. There is a close internal relationship between mountain spring water or melting water of snow-capped mountains and mountains. They can connect the picture into a whole, lead the viewer's line of sight to the distant mountains, and enhance the three-dimensional sense and extension of the picture. At the same time, the softness of running water and the coldness of mountains, the movement of running water and the quietness of mountains can all form a sharp contrast effect in the picture.

2, the composition of the picture

Pay attention to balance in composition, because the peaks are big and small, far and near, high and low. I often use the sun, trees, houses, people, etc. to form a close-up or distant view in my shooting, so as to strengthen the effect of the mountain and achieve balance.

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When shooting, different effects are produced by changing the shape and color of the scene.

The auxiliary object in the picture is in the golden section position, which is more comfortable. Too biased or too positive will affect the overall effect of the picture.

3, the angle can highlight the sense of space.

There is no foreground picture, lack of visual impact and weak sense of space. Highlighting the foreground immediately enhances the vertical extension of the picture, and the two-dimensional image has a three-dimensional effect.

Blue line of sight is effective

Because the foreground shows the distance between the mountain behind and the front, but when using the foreground, we should avoid messy and complicated shapes.

By comparing the size, height and distance of the scene, highlight the theme and strengthen the sense of depth. It creates a sense of rhythm through the lines formed by the ups and downs of mountains. When shooting, we should pay attention to the position of the subject and foil to avoid half of the picture, such as the mountain peak and the sky, or the mountain scenery and the water surface, and the trees are up and down or left and right on the picture on average, which will lead to unclear priorities and scattered viewpoints. Therefore, you should be diligent when shooting, and change the composition by changing the shooting position and angle of view, so that the subject can perform perfectly.

Blue line of sight is effective

Usually standing at the foot of the mountain can show the majesty of the mountain, and standing at the top of the mountain can show the breadth and depth of the mountain. If you want to show the extension and vastness of the mountain, you should shoot it with banners. To show its towering steepness, it is advisable to shoot vertically. If you express a sense of space, you'd better use close shot, middle shot and long shot to enhance the perspective and depth of the picture. The theme is often placed in the middle scene, forming the visual center, but try not to put it in the middle position, otherwise it will be dull because of symmetry. It is best to put it on the golden section line, with close-up and long-term view as a foil.

4. Try to use panoramic view.

This can better show the grandeur of the subject, make the picture have a greater sense of space and get the artistic conception picture. After all, in landscape photography, close-ups can only depict objects, but artistic conception often needs a lot of elements to set off.

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5. Find a suitable reference.

When we shoot scenery, we often choose a living reference, which can not only set off the greatness of nature, but also increase the vitality of the picture.

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Reference objects are often used to reflect the height and majesty of the subject. This reference can be a person, a tent, a tree, and any object whose size can be perceived by ordinary people. However, the reference does not always exist in the scene, so we should consciously look for it when composing.

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6. Make full use of light.

When shooting, under the condition of smooth light, the picture will be brighter, the colors will be brighter and there will be few shadows, but due to the lack of light and shade levels, it is not easy to show the three-dimensional sense and texture of the scene.

Side lights:

Will produce a strong shadow, so that the texture of the mountain can be fully expressed, three-dimensional, rich in picture levels. Be careful not to look at the sky in sidelight, which will often make the mountain scenery underexposed, as well as shooting waterfalls. For example, a white water curtain may underexpose rocks or trees, so I usually add some exposure compensation or partial metering.

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Backlight:

Most of the scenery is in the shadow, forming a strong side light. According to the exposure meter, the backlight will be underexposed. You can manually adjust the exposure, open the aperture or slow down the shutter, and pay attention to the side light to be displayed when shooting. If you side light according to the strong light, the bright part will show details, but the shadow part will be very dark. Attention should also be paid to the performance of details when shooting, and the clear description of details will make the whole photo more vivid.

When shooting sunrise and sunset, the angle of sunlight is low, there is a warm tone between heaven and earth, and the air is filled with attractive breath, which is a good opportunity to shoot. At this time, the shooting light changes rapidly, so we should seize the opportunity. I usually use the sky near the sun to measure light, and I can increase or decrease the exposure to control the color tone. It is best to focus manually. Because many peaks are in thick shadows, we should pay attention to the outline and lines of the mountain, and show the scenery of the bright part of the mountain when exposed. Such as woods or rocks in the sun, appropriately reduce the exposure compensation, or use point side light for partial metering. If you want to show a dark scene, such as a mountain peak under a cloud or a dark forest, increase the exposure appropriately and add a gray gradient mirror to balance the excessive contrast between the scene and the sky.

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If you are shooting snow-capped mountains, it is best to use side light or side backlight on sunny days, showing the light and shade levels of snow-capped mountains and the transparent texture of ice peaks, and the color tone is also rich in changes. It is best to use polarizer to absorb the reflected light of snow, reduce brightness and improve color saturation.

Of course, if you want to find a scenery different from the ground, I suggest you explore the mountains. When shooting mountains, you can pay attention to natural factors such as cloud system changes, weather and light. The performance of mountains will create different landscapes due to different combinations of elements. Besides, you can also find magnificent scenery at different heights!

Required equipment

In addition to cameras, wide-angle lenses and telephoto lenses are essential. Wide-angle lens can accommodate many scenes, with a wide range of depth of field, which is convenient for representing vast mountains. The telephoto lens is used to highlight the theme, show the details and pull into the distant view.

When shooting, in order to achieve the purpose of wide depth of field, it is advisable to use a small aperture, so the shutter should be slowed down accordingly. In order to keep the image stable, you need to use a tripod, because the terrain on the mountain is often complicated and the mountain wind is often strong, so it is convenient to carry, and it will not be heavy, but it must be firm, and it is best to have metal sharp corners to support it, otherwise it will be wrong for expensive cameras to be damaged by it.

It is best to use shoulder straps for camera bags, so that shoulders and waist feel more comfortable, which can reduce shoulder fatigue when walking for a long time and free hands in steep places. Because the weather in mountainous areas is changeable, the camera bag must be waterproof. Before going out, check whether the strap of the camera bag is familiar, whether the film is enough, whether the camera battery is sufficient, and have a spare battery. Otherwise, when you climb to the top of the mountain and face the beautiful scenery, the battery is dead, which is called crying without tears.

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