Photography skills of air pollution theme

The news these days will more or less mention the terrible air pollution in Beijing. Under the constant pollution of human beings to the earth's air, the beautiful scenery seems to be destroyed. The following are my photography skills about air pollution. Welcome to reading.

First, color processing.

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In polluted places, the sky is usually gray, so try to change the white balance to get different tones. In addition, in magical moments such as sunset, unattractive elements can also be hidden by silhouette. In case it still doesn't work, you can consider changing to black and white monochrome, which will be a good choice in places like shooting messy factories.

Second, smoke is the main body.

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If the chimney emits strong black smoke, it may be the main body, which will have a strong visual effect and a "polluted" atmosphere. In case there are birds in the sky, this strong contrast makes this photo stand out.

Third, pay attention to the prospects.

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The stronger the contrast between the foreground and the background, the better. For example, if the foreground is wild birds and the background is factory pollution, the theme will be very prominent, so try to find the most contradictory scenery when shooting. Or if the foreground is a garbage dump, this is a good response.

Fourth, use a slow shutter.

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Because the smoke from the factory is smoke, it is also interesting to use a slow shutter. Use a tripod at night or add a miniature mirror during the day to shoot this special atmosphere.

(5) Close the distance.

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If the prospect is not ideal and the sky is not worth seeing, try to get as close as possible. Even at the foot of the factory, the background will be simplified, the main body will be more prominent in composition, and magnificent buildings can be photographed. So, get closer.