Introduction skills of natural scenery photography

Lead: What do you need to know if you want to enter the category of natural scenery photography? Let me share with you the introduction skills of natural scenery photography, and let's take a look!

First, why do you want to shoot natural scenery?

Everyone has a reason to shoot nature. Maybe you want to win a prize in the national photography exhibition or photography club, maybe you want to publish your photos in calendars, magazines or books, maybe you want to make a beautiful website or make gorgeous paintings to hang on the wall, maybe you just like making pictures with digital cameras and computers, maybe you like being in nature, taking pictures is an excuse to enjoy nature, and you can also take pictures for interest or money. At least one of the above reasons is why you engage in nature photography. Chances are, you have more than one reason.

Morning dew grass must carry a lot of lovely things, such as this common delicate spider web covered with dew on St. John's grass.

Second, the best place for nature photography.

The most wonderful thing about nature photography is that you can finish your shooting anywhere, and you don't need to travel around the world. Even if you are in a big city, there are still natural areas nearby. Maybe you should start shooting from your own home. If you have a lawn at home, maybe you can plant it as a garden. In this way, you will have many opportunities to photograph flowers and insects attracted by flowers. Feeders and baths attract many different kinds of colorful birds. Any grassland full of wild flowers is also a place to shoot, especially in the cold and dew morning. The forests, lakes, swamps and beaches around you provide many opportunities for nature photography. In addition, there are many public land that can also be used.

On the grassland full of wild flowers, we must look for the most beautiful flowers, just like these blooming Lewis monkey-faced flowers.

Third, set foot on this land carefully.

It is very important to respect your theme and its environment. Minimize your influence on nature. Although it is difficult to never influence, you can minimize your influence. Don't destroy the object to be photographed. Don't pick wild flowers. Try to stay in the path or open space, and don't trample on fragile flowers. Don't disturb wild animals.

For example, I like shooting wild orchids. I can't destroy the flowering orchids. How to identify whether they are in flowering period is very important, so that orchids will not be hurt. Every year, I shoot several nesting birds near my home. I always choose the angle that is the easiest to shoot. Birds are used to the angle I shoot them. But some easily frightened birds will even give up their nests when they are disturbed, so it is too risky to photograph them.

It would be nice to have a small yard that is friendly to wild animals. Every June, several pairs of bluebirds nest in our wooden nest box.

Fourth, the quality problem.

Using the best technology possible is a wise choice to get high-quality pictures. If your goal is to take high-quality photos, then don't be technically vague. Now, there is a serious problem, because people think that the later software can change the shortcomings of the previous shooting, so people's mastery of technology is universal. Although software has many wonderful functions, they can't change everything. No matter what you do, the out-of-focus picture is still out of focus. Moreover, the pictures with serious overexposure will not change anything with the later software.

Relying on a lot of software for post-processing is not a good start for taking pictures. My goal, and I hope your goal, is to take the best photos on the spot. You should try to make every photo taken at the scene rarely need post-editing. There is a saying that has been said many times before, but now I can't help repeating it: garbage goes in, garbage comes out.

Only strict technical requirements can make beautiful images. Everyone can learn how to take excellent photos, but they need to master certain skills. Only by practicing constantly can you succeed.

With a 200mm macro lens, this blooming flower stands out from the background.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) uses excellent equipment.

It is important to buy a good camera. Of course, you don't need to buy the latest top match. I have a lot of equipment, because I want to find a better way to get high-quality pictures through these equipment. I'm not a fan of equipment. Like you, I am also trying to learn new photographic equipment. A machine suitable for nature photography is really easy to use, so it is important that your camera has the functions you need. I will tell you exactly what equipment I use and why, but I will also give you other suggestions to save money or make it easy to carry.

Black tits. They fly very fast, hold a 300mm lens, and have image anti-shake function. The sensitivity should be at least ISO200, and the aperture should be around f/5.6. Only by maintaining a high shutter speed can you get a clear picture.

Sixth, develop good shooting habits.

No matter what kind of camera you use, it will always be updated quickly. This is especially true today with the rapid development of digital technology. You will always be tempted by the latest and best body and lens. But the camera itself will not take excellent photos, so don't rely too much on these devices. The key to becoming a truly excellent nature photographer is to develop good shooting habits and adhere to the quality of photos. Try to use a tripod as much as possible, find a suitable subject, make good use of light, focus carefully, have a thoughtful composition and a creative angle, all of which are essential elements for shooting an excellent picture. When you embark on a photographic journey, the machinery and equipment are updated so quickly, but the shooting technique will not be improved so quickly, so you don't have to invest too much energy in updating the equipment. Learning to pay attention to the artistic knowledge of nature photography is far more important than cameras and lenses.

Northern snipe is a kind of bird that preys fiercely during the day. It often patrols near our wild bird feeder, hoping to find those careless birds.

Seventh, become a better naturalist.

The more you know about nature, the better photos you take. To be a good naturalist, you don't need a degree in biology. Many people who love flowers and birds are self-taught. Many professional guides also provide very detailed information. Many nature research centers, local universities and parks will classify natural history courses, which can broaden your knowledge of nature. The more you know about nature, the more you will enjoy outdoor time and find more things to shoot. The best nature photographers try to learn more about nature like naturalists while learning digital photography.

The grasshopper perched on the Jin Ju for the night.

Eight, professional and amateur nature photographers

How much better will a professional nature photographer be than an amateur nature photographer? I only know a few professional nature photographers, some are better than amateur photographers, and some are not as good as amateur photographers. Professional photographers only look at whether you make a living by photography, while amateurs only have other sources of income. Professional or amateur, in fact, has nothing to do with knowledge level or skills, but only shows the source of income. Allen Charnley is one of the best photographers I know, and he can undoubtedly rank among the top ten nature photographers in my mind. You shouldn't have heard of him, because his paintings are never sold. He has been my dentist for 30 years. The photos he took are too good to be true, but he doesn't need to use these natural photos to make money. He only takes pictures because he likes them. Many amateur photographers like Allen are as good as professional photographers. Everyone can be an excellent nature photographer as long as they are willing to spend time and energy looking for wonderful things and then shoot them.

The clear and windless afternoon of June+10/October in 5438 is the best time to photograph the geyser basin, which is artificially synthesized by three independent images.