How to capture the easiest landscape photos is to isolate the most important and representative elements of all the elements. Landscape
photography should try to choose elements that can strengthen POI or
Point Of Interest, then do not include other elements as good as
anything if finally only weaken the elements that become POI it.Well, here is a collection of photograph tips of landscape photos, it's good first you read the article about the concept of Rule of Third, POI or Point Of Interest, Depth of Field (DOF) and also articles about the exposure triangle.
1. Maximize Depth of Field (DOF)
As a must, landscape photos should be sharp from the foreground to the horizon or background. Still remember the aperture definition article and DOF / Depth of Field right? Nah article as our initial capital. How to get the most wide range of landscape photo shots (DOF width) use the smallest aperture / aperture openings that are marked with large numbers F, eg f14, f16, f18, f22, f32, and so on.How to get sharp photos in landscape by applying technical Hyperfocal Distance by putting the focus point on the right position to get the widest possible focus area so that it will sharp from front / foreground to the background.
2. Use Tripod and Cable Release
Since we use the small aperture setting (F large number) to get DOF as wide as possible, the longer the exposure will be. For that, to reduce the movement / shake camera, it is advisable to use a tripod and cable release.
3. Find Focal Point or Focal Point
The point of focus here is not the location where we focus the lens focus. But the point where the eyes of the photo enthusiasts will first be fixed then explore the entire area of the photo. Focal point is not POI (point of interest), but POI can also be a focal point. It is precisely the focal point that will be the starting point for exploring POI.A landscape photo without a focal point will be seen as a flat landscape photo. Rule of Third rules are very influential as a way of focal point laying. Focal point can be either a building (small or unique among the empty plains), a tree (stand-alone), a stone (or set of stones), a person or animal, or a silhouette of a contrasting form with a BG,
4. Look for Foreground (FG) Strong
Because foreground can also be a focal point as a landscape photo, then do not forget to position the foreground correctly. Even Mas Yadi Yasin, a landscape photographer specialist, says a good foreground determines the "success" of a landscape photograph. There is also a photo of landscape without foreground the same as vegetables without salt :). Foreground landscape photos can be anything we live jelly to see and cultivate such as rocks, twigs, grass etc.
5. Select the sky or the mainland
Ok it's time you choose, want to highlight the clouds are more tempestuous or want to highlight the land that has a stunning rock? Do not be greedy, highlight your strengths and let your weaknesses. When the sunset or sky sunrise it will be very tempting. But keep in mind the rules of the rule of third composition.Give the part you want to highlight 2/3 of the frame. Put a horizon line, in the upper third if we want to highlight its Foreground, or place a horizon on the bottom third, if we want to highlight the sky.No matter how good the land and sky we meet / face while shooting, dividing the two parts between the dramatic sky and the fascinating land / FG will make the landscape photograph unfocused, because both sections are just as good.
6. Capture the Moment of the Natural Movement
Some people expect a landscape photo is a peaceful photo with a calm landscape. The landscape photos are not just about heaven and earth. But all elements of nature are either moving or silent. Even by capturing natural movements such as waterfalls, fierce waves of sea water, clouds are running and others are able to make landscape photos more interesting.
7. Golden Hours & Blue hours
In landscape photography, light from the side appears in the morning and afternoon. At this time, the colors look very nice and the landscape looks very alive. Golden hours are 1-2 hours before sunset (sunset) up to 30 minutes before sunset, and 1-3 hours from sunrise, where "golden light" or sunlight will create a golden color on the object.Blue hours are a few moments, usually up to 20-30 minutes after sunset (sunset), where the sun is set, but the sky is not dark black. At this time the sky will be blue.
8. Check the Horizon Line
Although this error can now be corrected with photo editor software but I still believe "get it right the first time" would be more optimal said a Yadi yasin. Two important things before pressing the shutter button that must be considered, whether the horizon is straight and whether the horizon is in good composition.
9. Do not Spot One Point
When shooting landscape photos sometimes often fixated in the angle of view or angle at a point that is common we see the results of previous photographs. Look for different views, try view parallel to the ground, or climb up the tree. Let your imagination flow and look for views that fit your visualization and imagination.
10. Use Tools
Filters For Landscape PhotosAlthough the more sophisticated feature of photo processing software to improve the image. But if we have done the shooting correctly, we will be more time saver for it is not it? John Tefon, a photoshop specialist once said the motret was 100% and the editing was also 100%.
In addition to the tripod and cable release, the following filter tools to get landscape photos for the better :
- CPL filter
- ND filter
- Graduated ND filter
- Graduated color filter
- Bubble level if there is no grid on view finder or use focusing screen with grid, it is helpful to reach the level of horizon
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