More info from: http://www.exposureguide.com/photographing-landscapes.htm
When taking landscape photos the aim is to make the viewer feel like they are there; you want to create
a sense of depth. To do this, use a wide-angle lens for a panoramic view and a high aperture between
f/16.0-22.0 to get everything in focus. Since you will be using a high aperture, you may need a slow
shutter speed to get correct exposure so a tripod will be necessary for a crisp image.
Other tips: use objects or people in the foreground to give a sense of scale and enhance the depth of
the image. People can also complement a landscape photo. Use the rule of thirds for composition,
taking both people and the landscape into account. You can add interest to your photos by slowing
down the shutter speed to blur moving water (somewhere between 1/8-1/2 second), or by using water
to mirror the object of interest in your picture. You will get the best effect during the two “golden
hours,” the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. Lastly, if it is really bright outside you may
need a filter to prevent too much light from entering the camera. Neutral density filters work well for
this, and polarizing filters are particularly useful for landscapes because they improve the colors of the
sky and foliage, protect your lens, and there isn’t any reason why you can’t leave it on for all of your
photography. Remember to try for interesting angles, and don’t forget landscape photography takes a
lot of patience but can pay off with some amazing shots.
Need to know:
ISO 100
f/16.0-22.0
Adjust shutter speed for correct exposure, roughly 1/100 sec
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| ISO 100, f/4 @ 1/250sec |
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