Ten Impressive Scenery Photography Experiences

Lead: I think how to shoot people's works can be solved not only by technology or skill, but also by self-accumulation and improvement outside photography. Nevertheless, the concept of the picture always needs to be reflected through the picture, so it is necessary to master some basic shooting skills. I summed up ten basic experiences, hoping to provide some reference and help to everyone.

First, pay attention to the details.

Generally speaking, we all think that the so-called scenery blockbuster is definitely an open field of vision and the atmosphere of the scene. Many beginners only pay attention to shooting big scenes and showing the whole picture of things when taking landscape photography. The vast grassland is worth appreciating, but have you found that a cypress tree at the foot of the mountain is also worth shooting? Especially as a group of pictures, generally speaking, it should be a combination of big scenes and small scenes.

On the grasslands and plateaus in Inner Mongolia, unknown flowers are swaying in the wind.

(Not only shooting some big scenes, but also these small scenes are refreshing. )

Second, try to add people to the photos and inject emotion.

Some photographers think that landscape photography can only be pure scenery, and they are always satisfied that there are no people or animals in the photos. In fact, the characters in the photo can balance the picture, enrich the composition, and in many cases, they can inject vitality and vitality into the whole picture, or give readers rich imagination.

They just stood hand in hand in the sunset of Hangzhou West Lake.

It can be said that it is this couple who set off the feelings of the picture very well. )

Third, there must be a fun center.

Every photo needs to have a focus, and landscape photography is no exception. Without focus, photos will become empty and boring, and it will be difficult for viewers to find a foothold. Finally, their eyes will fall on other photos. A good photo must have an interesting center to attract the audience's attention and convey information. In landscape shooting, golden section composition or tic-tac-toe composition is often used. Photographers can usually make more changes in the picture by placing the subject at the golden section or the TIC-tac-toe intersection in the picture without making one side of the picture too heavy.

The boats and fishermen in the picture just embellish the picture. The appearance of this ship and its rowing to the position of your preset picture need to wait patiently.

Fourth, respond flexibly to weather changes.

Sunny shooting is naturally very beautiful, with plenty of light and rich colors. However, many photographers limit their landscape photos to sunny days and only go out to shoot on sunny days, but ignore that they can also take excellent landscape photos in rainy days, cloudy days, foggy days and windy days, and lose many opportunities to take wonderful photos. The author thinks that rainy weather can better reflect and express the atmosphere, and many good films are shot on cloudy days.

Walking through the open plateau of Sichuan, I met a Tibetan family. The bitter mountain breeze on the plateau lifted the hostess's skirt. Seeing them standing there, I was inexplicably moved.

I think cloudy days are really the best way to express emotions. This group of photos is the one I am most satisfied with on the Qinghai-Tibet Road. There are two articles, The Wind on the Plateau and My Brother, which can be seen in my new book Time and Travel.

Five, when necessary, can be repeated again.

Luck is one of the elements to take good photos. If you are unlucky, you have to work hard. Although I have been to the shooting place, the sunshine, clouds, people and animals that pass by every day are different. This time, I happened to meet the beautiful scenery and took good photos. The second time I went there, the sunshine and clouds were different, and the shooting effect was very different. Some professional landscape photographers will live near the shooting location for dozens of days or even months, and carefully observe the effect of light every day in order to find a better shooting opportunity. Although it may not take you months, it is good to try your luck a few times.

By the lake in Qinghai, I saw this Tibetan girl holding a lamb. Sunshine makes her face particularly red, especially beautiful!

I have been to Qinghai three times before and after. That day, I happened to meet this little girl on the Qinghai Lake of Heima River. Just at sunset, the light is very soft. The golden sunshine set off her wheat-colored face, which was beautiful.

Sixth, learn to give up.

Many friends went out to shoot, hoping to get a panoramic view of all the scenery. In such a hurry, a lot of photos taken back are probably just a record of a trip here. Remember, good photos are subtracted. Instead of trying to capture all the beautiful scenery reluctantly, we should learn to shoot selectively and choose the necessary materials to make up your picture. Avoid being greedy.

Qinghai Qilian Mountain grassland, this tree and its shadow depend on each other.

The composition of the introduction and the combination of points, lines and surfaces have left a deep impression on many friends.

Seven, pay attention to the role of shadow in the picture composition.

In the process of photography, light and shadow coexist. However, in our photography creation, people often ignore the role of shadows in the whole photography, especially in landscape photography, and even photographers will deliberately avoid shadows during shooting. But it is still an indispensable part of many excellent works. Photographers can get good results as long as they grasp the light and shadow composition of the picture.

Some people in Baihaba village, Xinjiang say that you will forget the existence of time here.

Before and after sunset, the sunlight angle is very low, and the long shadows of birch forest and cattle can be seen in the backlight position, and the whole picture comes to life immediately. )

Eight, pay attention to grasp the cool color in low light.

In weak light, the color of the scenery before or after the sun comes out is generally cold. Most landscape photographers like to chase the beautiful scenery at sunrise and sunset, while experienced landscape photographers often pay attention to the natural scenery before sunrise, after sunset, or even in the middle of the night, because in low light, the scenery is extremely wonderful, which is easy to produce visual pleasure and surprise. I like clean, transparent and pure colors and picture atmosphere very much. Sometimes, cool colors feel that when shooting, they can express their emotions better, the picture will be colder and more thorough, and it will be easier to penetrate the reader's heart.

Namco, Tibet, got up at 4: 30 in the morning and came to the lake. Between heaven and earth, you will be full of awe of nature.

I like a picture very much, which is also the cover of my new book. There was another episode when this photo was taken. My companion made an appointment to shoot the sunrise the next day. When the alarm clock woke up at 4 o'clock the next day, they all shirked their headache and high fever. I came to the lake alone, and the sun hasn't come out yet. It is very quiet around. I wandered to Namco and saw this scene. Between heaven and earth, I think people are very small and naturally deserve your awe. Cool colors before sunrise. )

Nine, master the most basic composition rules before, during and after.

Although landscape photography of large scenes is attractive, it is not easy to express. Because the bigger the scene, the more elements are absorbed into the picture, and it is more difficult for beginners to grasp the expression of the overall feeling. Therefore, my advice to you is to consider the composition method of the front, middle and back scenes when composing the picture, so as to show the sense of space of the picture and make the picture neat.

In this painting, the application of foreground stone piles suddenly opens up a sense of space.

X. Observing and thinking

Photography is not only a simple copying and recording, but also a display and expression of the photographer's own inner world. Some people hold up their cameras as soon as they see the beautiful scenery in front of them, and some people can't wait to take a picture of the next place as soon as they finish shooting one place. It's easy to miss the opportunity to shoot. Photography is an activity that requires patience. Watch and think more when shooting, consider what kind of lens language to speak, and express your understanding, emotions and feelings. Such photos have content and can move people.