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You don't have to be Ansel Adams to turn a simple scenic shot into an impressive landscape photograph. Just
follow the tips below, and you will know how to showcase nature in no time.
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Use the right light |
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Generally the best light for outdoor photography is shortly after sunrise, or in the late afternoon right
before sunset. Try these tricks too:
- Turn off your flash and work with available light. Be sure to use
a tripod if you are in a low-light
situation.
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Experiment with where light is shining in your scene: front, back, or on the side. Side lighting produces
more texture between light and shade.
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Choose a point of interest |
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Like the castle in this shot, give the viewer's eye somewhere to rest in your photo by including a specific
point of interest. Possibilities include:
- Trees
- Flowers
- People
- Clouds
- Birds
- Houses
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Create depth |
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Capture an object in the foreground of your image to create depth. Using the landscape shooting mode should
allow both this object and the background to be in focus.
Or, you can go fully manual and adjust depth
of field by choosing a custom aperture and shutter speed. Experiment
with different f-numbers. Each one will subtly change your depth of field.
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Place the focus off-center |
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Please the eye by placing your object of interest or the horizon off center rather than mid-frame. This is known
as the rule of thirds. Here's how:
- In your mind's eye, divide
the picture area into vertical and horizontal thirds (like a tic-tac-toe
grid).
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Rather than placing your subject directly in the center of the grid, try placing it on one of the
four lines to create a more interesting picture.
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In landscape photos, try aligning the mountains or horizon on lines one or two.
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Shoot panoramas |
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A panorama is a series of photos digitally stitched together to form one wide image.
Several HP digital cameras offer in-camera
panorama stitching—a feature that fuses up to five single shots
together to create one seamless image—right in your camera. No software
needed!
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Include people |
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Including people in your landscapes can give your photos personality and help establish scale.
Try shots with your figures up close and great scenery in background. Or, capture figures in the distance for
some drama.
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Snap snowy scenes |
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Snowy days are the perfect time to capture
magical Winter shots. The key to great
snow pictures is white balance. This camera function balances colours
based on the lighting situation.
Just set your HP camera to the snow shooting mode (on select models), and it will automatically adjust the
camera's white balance to compensate for snow and lighting conditions.
Or use your camera's manual controls to adjust white balance until the snow's colour is correct. You'll be
able to see the image change on your camera's screen, so adjust up or down until the whites in the photo look
accurate.
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Experiment with black and white |
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The enhanced contrast of black and white accentuates lines, textures, and edges, making it a good choice for
capturing landscapes (a jagged mountain range, sand patterns in the desert, a stormy sky).
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Product recommendations |
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Find the right HP printer for you with the HP printer buying guide. See the full lineup of HP Photo printers.
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