landscapes..

Here are some short and easy tips to keep in mind while taking photographs of landscapes particularly  


Maximize your Depth of Field:

• Often while photographing landscapes one should ensure that as much of your scene is in focus as possible. The simplest way to do this is to choose a small Aperture as the smaller your aperture the greater the depth of field in your shots. 

 Look for a Focal Point 

• Every photo needs some sort of focal point this is also true for landscapes. Focal points can take many forms in landscapes and could range from a building, to a tree, to a silhouette, even to something like a rock. Think only about what the focal point and think about but where you place it (rule of thirds might be useful) 

According to rule of thirds the picture frame is mentally divided in to three parts horizontally and vertically as in the picture. The main subject of the photograph is then placed in one of the four locations where the lines intersect.  




Think Foregrounds 

• One element that can set apart your landscape shots is to think carefully about the foreground of your shots and by placing points of interest in them. When you do this you give those viewing the shot a way into the image as well as creating a sense of depth in your shot. 

(during a trip to Alaska I took this photo, try and spot the person in the canoe!)