What are the essentials of landscape photography?

Like any trip, you need to do your homework in advance and fully understand your destination. Antelope Canyon is divided into two parts-the upper canyon and the lower canyon-both in Peggy City. March to 65438+ 10 is the most suitable season for photography, and the best time for photography is from noon 1 1 to afternoon 1. At this time, the light will shine from above the canyon, fully illuminating the canyon. There is a photo tour of the Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon, which is more expensive than the ordinary tour, but it is really worth it. The guide of the photography team will be of great help to you in capturing light. Highly recommended.

Step 2 equip

Take the widest lens in the "Arsenal". You definitely need to take a wide picture, so you need a wide-angle lens. If you don't have a wide enough lens, try renting one. A tripod is also necessary, and the anti-shake function of the lens or fuselage should be turned off. Remote shutter is also a necessity to eliminate camera vibration and carry it with you.

3. Try not to change the lens.

If you shoot with a digital SLR camera, it is very important not to change the lens when shooting in this canyon, because there is sand everywhere. You don't want to change the lens in the canyon. If you have a second camera, you can use another lens. Of course, don't forget to bring things that are easy to clean the lens, such as hair dryer and brush. Never use lens cloth/paper to directly wipe the lens with sand on its surface.

4. Use Live View (Live View)

This kind of canyon is generally crowded, people come in and out from the slit, and there must be people before and after. It's easy for someone to break into the viewfinder here. Try to use Liveview (live view) to take photos on a clear and bright LCD (most of the latest digital SLR models now have this function), and press the shutter quickly when it is confirmed that there is no problem. Another advantage of using Liveview is that you can take into account the surrounding situation when shooting.

5. Use manual mode and RAW format

Set the camera to Manual (M) mode and shoot in RAW format. To take the best photos, the aperture should be kept at F/ 1 1-F/ 18, and the shutter should be between 2-6s, which varies according to the light. Always check the histogram to check the exposure results.

Step 6 consult

You may often have to wait for the crowd to pass before you can start shooting. At this time, you can try different compositions, such as looking up. But remember, taking pictures of people is not always a bad thing.