How does landscape photography shoot different landscapes?

Lead: We all have this experience: When visiting a picturesque place, we want to take pictures of all the beautiful scenery we see, for fear of missing a place. But when we went home to look at these photos, we found that they were so monotonous and boring. Everything that once fascinated me was photographed, but I just didn't feel it. Why is this?

How can landscape photography capture different landscapes? When we appreciate it on the spot, our eyes will sweep the whole landscape, and after selection, we will focus on what attracts us. Everything in the field of vision will be seen by us, but our eyes and brains have the ability to ignore those inconspicuous details. But the camera doesn't have this ability. It needs help from the brain.

If you want to take a good picture of the scenery, the most important thing is that you have to invest time. When you are in a strange place, do you take the time to get to know it? Drive or walk, go to different places and look for different perspectives. Remember to carry a compass with you so as to locate the sunrise and sunset. Imagine a scene under different angles of light. Some places will not be illuminated by lights. It takes a while to practice. Take a picture of a canyon, for example. The west side of the canyon will be beautifully illuminated by the morning sun. But if the canyon is deep, there will be a big shadow on the west side. If this shadow is not what you want, you have to wait until the sun rises a little higher, or you plan to take it on cloudy days on both sides.

First, running water

If there is a river or stream in the scene you want to shoot, you should consider its characteristics and how to show it in the photo. Slow rivers and streams look and feel completely different. Can the water body be the center of the whole photo or just an element in the composition? It can be diagonal, horizontal, or as a complement to other elements in the frame.

Midemu photography

Observe the reflection in the water carefully. In some cases, you can use reflection to enhance the effect of photos. For example, the color of red leaves is reflected on the water, but in other cases, it will also distract attention. In order to eliminate or show the reflection in the work, you need to try to shoot back and forth from different positions, or when the sun is at another angle. Using polarizing filter can just eliminate reflection and improve contrast to some extent; Adjust the polarization filter until the desired effect is obtained.

Second, the forest

There are other issues to consider when shooting forests. First of all, observe the characteristics of the forest you want to photograph and think about the feelings you want to express through your work. Is this forest dark and solemn or bright and transparent? What characteristics does it have to express how it makes you feel?

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Like shooting other scenes, you need to determine a subject (point of interest). A special trunk, a winding path, or a colorful Hua Teng are all good themes. No matter what you shoot, the following composition methods can make your work attractive: look for the beam that penetrates the canopy or the spot of sunlight on the ground.

Whether you shoot the forest from the outside or from the inside, you should think about what shapes, lines and other composition elements you can use. Try both telephoto and wide-angle lenses. The wide angle of upward shooting can make the tree look higher; A telephoto lens can compress the distance of a row of trees. You can lie down and photograph the branches and leaves of the tree, or climb up the tree and photograph the path under the forest.

Third, plains and grasslands

Vast spaces like grasslands and plains are basically the most difficult scenery to photograph. This is because it is often difficult to find a suitable topic (point of interest). Many times, this emptiness is just one of the things you want to record. Even so, you should remember that when the audience appreciates your work, they need a focus of attention. You should look for a unique element in this landscape and use it as a point of interest to express the landscape material and show the landscape scale. You don't want the audience to just wander aimlessly in the photos while enjoying your work, so you should use anything that might attract his attention? Such as winding roads, streams or fences.

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Like the forest, every grassland has its own unique temperament. So you have to search around to find an angle and composition that can reflect this unique temperament. You have to ask yourself? What is the most important feature of this special place? . Watch the sky. Should the sky occupy more space or less space? The blue sky may sometimes best reflect the characteristics of a grassland. Some grasslands are unique when storms come. At the same time, don't forget the dichotomy of composition. If the sky is important, the horizon should be placed one-third from the bottom or one-third from the top.

Fourth, the desert

Try to show the desolation and beauty of the desert. For example, at noon, watching the past fluctuations on the hot ground. What can you get by compressing it with a focusing lens? Is it hot? Magical effect. The desert is also an ideal place to photograph the starry sky. There is little water vapor in the desert air, and there is no light on the ground that will interfere with starlight, so you can see more and brighter stars in the desert. Observe carefully the way the color of sand changes with the angle of sunlight during the day. Think about how to capture the characteristics of these deserts. It is most appropriate to use a wide-angle lens to describe the panorama of the desert, while the close-up of tenacious plants on one side of the sand dune shows another substance.

Wide-seated photography

Think about whether to include the sun in your work. The sun helps to show the heat of the desert. But shooting the sun is a tricky thing. If the weather is clear and the sun is so dazzling, other objects in the lens will be underexposed. At this time, you need to use manual mode, or use the following methods: move the sun out of the lens, measure the light by half pressing the shutter, and then shoot the scene including the sun. If you use film, you need to set up a studio to better control the exposure. If it's a digital camera, check it after shooting. Many times, it is more appropriate to use a wide-angle lens, which can make the overexposed sun occupy less space. However, wide-angle lenses are prone to halo. The advantages of using a SLR camera are obvious.

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Try to imagine these scenes: a tropical island with clear water and white sand coconut trees; The rocky coast of New England; Overcrowded holiday beaches. What kind of coast do you want to photograph? How to get the best results? What time, weather and season can best show its essence? These are the questions you have to answer when looking for perspective and composition before shooting. There are always some differences in the coastline of different places. You should be able to show this difference in your works.

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Once you determine the characteristics of the coastline, you should look for elements that can highlight this characteristic. Tropical beaches, palm trees can serve as a good framework; The broken waves on the rock make the abrupt rock shore more imposing; Just like in the desert, be careful when shooting the beach. If there is wind, pay attention to protect the camera and lens. Don't open the back cover of the camera when outdoors.

The intransitive verb mountain range

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Is the mountain you want to shoot rugged or monotonous, sinister or charming? What do you think of them? Look for elements that can increase your overall feeling and observe through the viewfinder. What is the best composition, angle of view, light and weather? In addition, look for details that can reflect the mountain temperament.