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By Gerry Samms


Photography can be a very relaxing and renewing hobby for you to take part in. This kind of art is not rocket science, but it does require some knowledge so that you don't end up missing shots of something special or just taking poor photos. This list of tips should help you become a successful photographer.

You need to make sure that you keep your camera dry at all times, but don't avoid opportunities to take shots in the rain. There is no mood quite like the one a rainy day or night can create. This can make for some very interesting photos for your viewers.

Landscape Photo

Even if you're taking a landscape picture, make sure your image includes a focal point. Photos not having a focal point can look pretty empty and uninteresting. Suitable focal points for a nature panorama image may include big trees, waterfalls, and distant mountains. An additional trick is to try using anything which stands out as the focal point, possibly a patch of varied colored flowers.

When you are taking an outdoor photo, there are times when the lighting will not be able to work in your favor. Other times, it can be impossible to find a good lighting location. What should you do in this situation? There are photo editing programs available that allow you to alter the lighting in your photo using various filters.

Sometimes taking the perfect photograph comes down to being quick. Becoming familiar with the functions of your camera can be extremely helpful in those moments when you only have a fraction of a second to get the perfect picture. When in doubt, just snap away. If you take the shot, then there is no chance of losing that perfect picture.

Whenever photographing scenic landscapes, make use of defined lines to lead attention to the area you wish to emphasize. Examples of such lines outdoors could be fencing, roads, streams or trees. Place yourself and the camera in a way to make use of current lines to lead the viewer's eye toward that barn or sunrise or meadow off in the distance.

Any time you are taking photos of landscapes, take advantage of defined lines to lead attention to the area you intend to emphasize. Types of defined lines in an outdoor setting could be fences, streets, rivers or trees. Position yourself and the camera in such a way to make use of current lines to lead the viewer's attention toward that barn or waterfall or meadow off in the distance.

Fool around with lens distortion. Most photographs use portrait lenses or zoom lenses to focus on a subject, and use a wide-angle lens for landscapes and the like. Simply by using a lens for a different use than its intended one, you will definitely get a very original photograph. Do not let this become your style: know when you should use an original lens.

When taking pictures of landscapes, remember the rule of thirds which is to always keep one-third or two-thirds of the photo as the sky or the foreground. This tends to provide the picture far more depth and a more dramatic appearance. This is a very easy tip for beginners to follow and definitely will make a huge difference in the visual appearance of the photos.

Try bracketing the exposure on your camera whenever you're in the midst of shooting landscapes to help you get more light. It is advisable to take a photograph, then you need to stop up, and then you should stop down from the first picture. There are a few cameras that allow automatic bracketing of 3 images.

When taking pictures of scenery, keep in mind the rule of thirds which would be to keep one-third or two-thirds of the photo as the sky or the foreground. This will afford the photograph much more depth and a more dramatic look and feel. This is a very easy trick for novices to use but will make a huge difference in the look of the photos.

When taking photos of a building or landscape, consider taking pictures from an angle that incorporates a solid focal point apart from the "bigger picture." Examples would include a colorful bouquet of flowers near the building, or a majestic oak tree in the forefront of that far off waterfall. Landscapes tend to be lost in translation if they are not characterized by their distance from other objects.

Field depth is a critical feature when shooting landscapes. Foreground is very important in landscape photography; place an object in the foreground to create a sense of depth and scale. A small aperture--no more than f/8 on a digital camera and no more than f/16 on a SLR--can show sharpness in both the background and foreground.

The memories of our life are precious, and it is important to capture them in photographs. Whether you want to pursue photography as a career, or just want to take snapshots around the house, by applying the advice in this article you will be able to take better photographs than you ever imagined you would.




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