One of the photographic techniques that I find really useful, as obvious as it may sound, is making sure that I always have my camera with me when I head out. It can be quite surprising when revisiting an area that we think we know.  Things change all the time. Maybe the lighting is different. Perhaps you are passing through at a different time of the day and a scene that hadn’t previously imposed any particular sense of drama suddenly impresses you.

I recall driving through an area many times before. There was a long white sand beach with a bridge over a stream at the northern end. I had even picnicked and swum at the northern end of the beach last summer. In the intervening months since I had last visited the beach, the local council had built a path under the bridge and alongside the stream bed as part of a beautification process opening up an area which wasn’t previously accessible from the beach.

As a result I was able to acquire some very pretty landscapes where I wasn’t really expecting anything in particular.  So even if you are familiar with an area, remember not to take things for granted. People and places do change and often over shorter time-frames than what you might appreciate.

Especially now with the advent of digital cameras, immediate recall and the ability to shoot many pics without the handicap of time and cost of development, why not take multiple photos of the same scene. Play with different exposure settings, angles, variations in zoom. Change the perspective, turn the camera sideways through 90 degrees, or even set the horizon on diagonally opposite corners to optimize composition if that is what it takes.

Work through different shots of the same scene at different focal lengths, telephoto through to wide-angle and be surprised at how much variation can be achieved in the shot.  Eventually you will find the optimum picture which may appear to be quite different from the first impression. Capture a range of photos and make your selection afterwards rather than discard options at the time.  

With the benefit of hindsight it is possible to re-crop a shot to change the emphasis or mood. Digital storage is so cheap now that retaining shots that may be less than optimum and having a library of images for later use offers alternate cropping options to accent different aspects of the photo.  

Telephoto lenses enable magnification of a distant subject and wide angle lenses reduce the depth of field enabling more content to be included in the. Compact cameras achieve this variation through a single lens that offers variable focal length usually between 30-70 mm or similar and often with inbuilt converters that double or treble the focal length,  increasing the telephoto capability whereas with a digital SLR (DSLR) these are separately acquired hardware options and each lens or converter has different characteristics.

A lens that offers variable focal length usually between 30-70 mm is recognised as a standard zoom lens and will be able to be used in most scenarios. It is only when exploring the extremes that specialist lenses such as fish-eye, wide-angle, telephoto and converters are required.    

Adding scale to a photograph is another way to improve composition and generate a sense of the dramatic in your pictures. A large rock or tree to one side in the foreground with say a waterfall or mountain occupying the centre thirds of your photograph with the sky above, not only aids the composition but also imparts a sense of grandeur to your shot.  Adding more sky to your photograph can create a sense of “wide open spaces.”   

Changing the mood and feel of a scene can make the difference between average and stunning photographs. Allowing the setting sun, for example, to light up your shot or shooting into the sun to create silhouettes can produce wonderful shots.

Capturing sunlight through leaves or tree branches can achieve a dappled effect of light and shade to augment photographs.  Two hours after dawn and two hours before dusk are great times for shooting, enabling best use of light and shade. When the sun is higher, shadows are more intense and strong shadows require extra lighting, increasing the technical complexity of a potential shot.

Shooting buildings in cityscapes represents some interesting challenges where sunlight at certain angles can enhance building detail or by reflecting off glass and stainless steel, produce interesting light effects.

The very same shot at a different time might appear uninteresting without the detail emphasized. The sun going down between two tall buildings with the inner faces of both buildings lit up and other parts in shadow or semi-silhouette might achieve a very dramatic photograph.

Looking for reflections in puddles or other still bodies of water is a great way to add to your photographic composition and fill in the foreground with extra color to enhance your picture.

A good way to improve your understanding of landscape photography (or any other photography genre for that matter) is to take an image that you really admire from a leading exponent and pick the picture to pieces, isolating the different aspects that come together to create the photo. By identifying and analyzing the components of the photograph you come to gain an appreciation for the mechanics of the composition thus increasing your knowledge. Use the identified facets in your own photography to enhance your skills.

Good hunting!

Additional Resources:

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One of the things I really like about having a hobby such as photography is that I can make money from my hobby and as you might appreciate, there can be no better thing, no better lifestyle option than doing the things you love to do….

The bonus is that my love of photography can produce income, enhancing my lifestyle and sense of satisfaction with my hobby.

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Gaining an understanding of the places you are visiting enables planning the excursion in detail and what should be in mind is to enhance the quantity and the quality of potential photo opportunities. Reading travel articles from magazines and newspapers, travel guides from tourism agencies and obtaining maps of the areas you intend visiting will help in this process, not only from the standpoint of increasing photo ops but also for suggesting add-on destinations or points of interest that will enhance the travel experience.

Further research the journey by visiting the local library where you can often find a great source of information pertaining to your travel destination. If at all possible try and find someone who has already visited the places you intend traveling to.  Their experiences and knowledge of the area could prove helpful.

Chronicled and organized, your pictures should tell a story. Dates, times, place names should be recorded in a journal or diary along with brief comments about the particular scene photographed. Entries made to coincide with each shot will be invaluable later on.

Photographs of the more mundane, day to day living scenes will involve the viewer in the atmosphere of the journey. Mood shots evoke feelings and expressing how you feel through the camera lens likewise induces appreciation for your experience.

With memory so cheap  for digital compacts and DSLRs, these days, plan to have plenty of memory for your digital camera and if at all possible take a back up storage device with you.  Take lots of photos to improve your success rate. It is always better to discard images that aren’t quite up to speed than to not achieve the desired objective.  If taking an SLR, make sure that you have a good telephoto lens. My experience has been that a good telephoto lens will significantly increase the potential for additional photograph opportunities.  

If you are still using film then it is important to make sure that you have enough – try taking double what you think you will use to be sure that you won’t run out. If your travel intentions are international make sure you store your exposed film in a lead lined film bag to protect the film from x-ray systems at border stations.

Finally, remember to have fun with your camera. Shooting candid pics of family and friends can be very rewarding and capturing that special moment may well turn out to be the highlight of your photographic journal.  

Additional Resources:

Some sources that you might like to check out for techniques, tips, tricks,  and more can be found in photography books and magazines at my website portal www.photographyglobal.com where you can follow links to the best deals and discounts that that the web has to offer.  

For a shopping portal that offers access to best value and hard to beat buys for camera and photography accessories and equipment, you won’t go past my website portal www.photographyglobal.com where you can follow links to the best deals and discounts that that the web has to offer.

One of the things I really like about having a hobby such as photography is that I can make money from my hobby and as you might appreciate, there can be no better thing, no better lifestyle option than doing the things you love to do….

The bonus is that my love of photography can produce income, enhancing my lifestyle and sense of satisfaction with my hobby.

I’d like to give others the opportunity to convert their favourite hobby into a financially rewarding life-style choice by helping you create a business opportunity and income stream from your favourite hobby.

Follow this link to www.makemoney.photographyglobal.com to learn how!!! 

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Golf star Tiger Woods recently met with an accident under mysterious circumstances and now he has taken full responsibility of the car crash of his SUV that occurred on Sunday. Woods also praised his wife as she courageously acted to help him.

The star golfer didn’t wanted to reveal any details as he wanted to keep them private but the charges on him are still pending. Woods said on his official site that the situation was his fault and it was obviously embarrassing for him and his family. He also said, “I’m human and I’m not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn’t happen again.”

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There is huge curiosity among people as to how the crash happened and several rumors and jokes about the crash are making rounds. Several websites also claim that Woods and his wife had been arguing shortly before the crash. Woods rubbished these rumors saying that his family was irresponsible for the incident.

The Police said that when they arrived at Woods home shortly after the crash he was bleeding in and out for several times. Woods admired his wife’s courage as she was the first to help him. Woods wife, Elin Nordegren, smashed the window of the SUV to get Woods out of the car. Woods also requested that he and his family needs some privacy no matter how intrusive the incident is.

Meanwhile, Woods lawyer said that the interview with Woods has been cancelled. The crash is under investigation and the charges are pending.

Woods is the first athlete to become a billionaire after the 2009 Fedex Cup win and one of the World’s most recognizable figures having endorsement deals Gillette, Nike, AT&T and Gatorade. He is scheduled to host the annual Chevron World Challenge tournament in Thousand Oaks, California, which starts on Thursday and is expected to hold an interview on Tuesday.

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