Other than the time of day, you can take
your time, as landscapes are static and do not change, unless, of course, you
want to capture atmospheric phenomena, such as a brewing thunderstorm.
Photograph Scenic Vistas
When you photograph a landscape, examine the vista from all angles. Look
for an interesting composition that draws your viewer into the scene. If you??™re
serious about photographing landscapes, study the work of master landscape
photographers, like Ansel Adams.
1. Choose the proper composition. If you??™re photographing a landscape with rolling
mountains or hills, a horizontal composition works best, as shown here:
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When you come upon a scene you??™d like to photograph,
examine the scene from several different vantage points
before taking the picture. If you have sufficient room on
your memory card, take several pictures of what you
consider to be the best vistas.
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2. If you??™re photographing a landscape with a tall feature, such as a towering sequoia or
a waterfall, a vertical composition and low camera angle will accentuate the feature, as
shown in the image to the left.
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