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| How to take
photos: Landscapes |
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This assumes
you've already looked through (and even read some of) the
'How to use your SLR'
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Basic gear you need:
 | Tripod (or monopod if
hiking), remote shutter release (or use your cameras timer) |
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The Aim:
| To show something unique,
original, that others haven't done or seen before |
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How:
| ISO: Usually, it's best to use
iso100 to avoid noise. |
| Aperture: about f22
is usually good, as there's more of the scene in focus. |
| Shutter Speed:
These vary, according to the conditions. I usually use my tripod and timer
or remote release for slower speeds. If you're photographing waterfalls,
rivers or lakes, then your shutter speed is more likely to be about one
second or two (consider adding a Neutral Density
filter). |
| White Balance: Be sure your
white balance is set for
the the light conditions, either 'Sunny', 'Cloudy', or other |
| Lenses: I prefer to use a macro
lens, which might range from 18 to 50mm. I usually use my Konica-Minolta 18-70mm lens. Other people might prefer a
28 or 50mm lens (non-zoom). Often, a newer lens can bring out more details or
more colour, whichever is vital for your composition |
| Quality Issues: Be sure there's no
distractions, or unnecessary junk in the background. Plan it, so
everything that you see through the lens is there, because it needs to be.
That includes no powerlines, no garbage bins, or an unsightly McDonalds
billboard or other. |
| Composition: Also see the
composition article. |
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 Examples:
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< F9, 1/125,
iso100; 18-70mm lens at 18mm, with Cokin P160 linear polariser |
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< F11,
1/100, iso100, 18-70mm lens at 40mm |
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<F4.5,
1/125, iso200; 75-300mm lens at 75mm, monopod used. Notice the thirds
rule being applied (see the
composition article.) |
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Also see
this gallery
for more examples |
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