Landscape tips
Discussion
So I've treated my self to a Sigma 10-20, corresponding (mahoosive 77m) polariser and a set of ND Grad filters for the D50 just in time for my holiday in Tuscany next week.
As there's more than a few good landscapers on here, I was just wondering if anyone can:
a) recommend a good book on the topic and b) have any simple rules they follow when taking landscape type photos.
I've already packed my alarm clock btw...
As there's more than a few good landscapers on here, I was just wondering if anyone can:
a) recommend a good book on the topic and b) have any simple rules they follow when taking landscape type photos.
I've already packed my alarm clock btw...
Just copy anything on this over talanted git's site.
www.stevecarter.com
Martin.
www.stevecarter.com
Martin.
Edited by V6GTO on Tuesday 5th June 22:36
This has to be a starting point:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/
I have the 10-20mm sigma, and TBH its not always suited to landscapes, its not bad but you can often get way too much foreground & sky in. Often a longer lens is more suited.
It is excelent at giging a feeling of space/size and its at its best when theres some foreground detail you want that a panoramic or longer lens couldnt get in.
Be carefull at the wide end that you dont get those filers in the shot.
F9-11 or so with a tripod & mirror lockup for the sharpest shots.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/
I have the 10-20mm sigma, and TBH its not always suited to landscapes, its not bad but you can often get way too much foreground & sky in. Often a longer lens is more suited.
It is excelent at giging a feeling of space/size and its at its best when theres some foreground detail you want that a panoramic or longer lens couldnt get in.
Be carefull at the wide end that you dont get those filers in the shot.
F9-11 or so with a tripod & mirror lockup for the sharpest shots.
Lee Frost - The Art of Landscape Photography - good accessible primer.
The early morning/late evening guidance is probably especially important for Tuscany at this time of year. Rest of day will be boring blue skies
. You may also get some mist which burns off later. However you do sometimes get some more interesting weather (particularly hauge thunderstorms) so keep an eye on forecasts if possible.
Tuscany offers good opportunities for using a longer lens for landscape shots as well. The classic shot of hillsides with depth compressed by a telephoto is worth having a go at and you can use the longer lens to frame things like hilltop villages/churches.
Not sure if you're familiar, but it's worth having a look at the Crete region of Tuscany as the landscape is very different (but stereotypically "Tuscan"
and arguably more photogenic. At this time of year areas like Chianti are very pleasant to visit but are all green with blue skies, the Crete will have lots more variation in colour.
Away from landscapes, watch out for festivals (of which there are many) in the towns as the different areas of towns will display coloured flags everywhere and processions provide some interesting colour to shoot.
Jealous - have fun!
Stuart
The early morning/late evening guidance is probably especially important for Tuscany at this time of year. Rest of day will be boring blue skies
. You may also get some mist which burns off later. However you do sometimes get some more interesting weather (particularly hauge thunderstorms) so keep an eye on forecasts if possible. Tuscany offers good opportunities for using a longer lens for landscape shots as well. The classic shot of hillsides with depth compressed by a telephoto is worth having a go at and you can use the longer lens to frame things like hilltop villages/churches.
Not sure if you're familiar, but it's worth having a look at the Crete region of Tuscany as the landscape is very different (but stereotypically "Tuscan"
and arguably more photogenic. At this time of year areas like Chianti are very pleasant to visit but are all green with blue skies, the Crete will have lots more variation in colour.Away from landscapes, watch out for festivals (of which there are many) in the towns as the different areas of towns will display coloured flags everywhere and processions provide some interesting colour to shoot.
Jealous - have fun!
Stuart
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