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1, pay attention to the influence of depth of field.

The depth of field will blur the objects in the photo (especially the background and foreground). We can make good use of the depth of field when taking landscape photos: to make all the scenery clear and sharp, we must use the depth of field (small aperture, such as f/8, f/ 16, etc. ); If we want to paste the foreground or background, highlight the main body (such as shells on the beach, details of buildings, etc. ), we need to use shallow depth of field (large aperture, such as f/ 1.4, f/2.8, etc. ).

Step 2 make good use of tripods

Among many equipments, tripod is the most easily overlooked by novices! Tripod can be used for many purposes, such as shooting star tracks, long exposure, car tracks and so on. However, don't think that tripods can only be used at night, and you can also shoot running water, waterfalls and so on. Bring ND filter in the morning. It has a wide range of uses and can greatly increase the objects you can shoot.

3. Add an interesting point to the photo.

The best photos can tell stories, so each photo also needs a protagonist. For beginners, it is suggested to follow this step: first, find a simple background (color, texture, shape, content, etc.) for the photo. Also simple); Add an interesting protagonist to this simple background, and it will be better if this interesting point contrasts with the background (color, size).

Never ignore the prospect.

Many beginners often overlook the importance of prospects. The background is easy to see, but the prospect is equally important. Foreground can not only effectively set off the main body of a photo, but sometimes it can also be used as a part of composition. With the prospect, your photos will definitely become different!

Step 5 pay attention to the sky

When shooting outdoor scenery, it is inevitable to capture the sky: when the sky is beautiful, you can consider focusing on the sky, sometimes accounting for 2/3 of the photo; When the sky is dim or bad, don't shoot the sky too much, mainly focusing on the scenery. Clouds in the sky can also be the focus of photos, especially when the wind is strong. Long-term exposure can shoot flowing and dynamic clouds. When the sky is clear, the sky will turn golden at sunrise and sunset. If there are clouds, you can even shoot a magnificent "flaming cloud"!

Step 6 look for lines

Nature is full of interesting lines. Lines and textures can make your photos more interesting, and also help to create guiding lines and attract readers' attention. Students may wish to look for these natural lines when taking landscape photos!

7. Shooting dynamics

Landscape photos don't have to be static! If you have a tripod, try to slow down the shutter and record clouds, running water, car tracks, people's movements, etc. In this way, your photos will have more changes, and you can take photos that are invisible to the naked eye!

Note: If you shoot a slow shutter during the day, you may need to add an ND dimmer to reduce the light input, otherwise the photo will be easily overexposed!

8. Explore the best shooting time

To take beautiful scenery photos, shooting time is a very important element! Generally, the time when it is easy to shoot a wonderful moment is called "magic hour", which is 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset. At this time, the sky will have a gradual effect from warm to cold. If you add appropriate cloud cover, you can see the phenomenon of "flaming clouds"! Also, pay attention to when the scenic spots are smooth, backlight, top light and so on. It will also affect the shooting effect. When shooting the starry sky, you should also check the position of the moon, try to avoid the moonlight and make the stars clearer. Of course, if conditions permit, you can go to the target scenic spots at different times to see when it is most suitable for shooting, so that you will be more confident to take good photos.

9, pay attention to the horizontal line

Whether you are photographing the sea, hills or buildings, you'd better pay attention to whether the horizontal line is straight. Unless you want to shoot special effects, an inclined horizontal line can ruin the beauty of the whole photo! Besides being straight, pay attention to the position of the horizontal line. If you want to stand out from the sky, you can lower the horizontal line and try not to put it in the middle (except for taking a reflection).