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Theo Theo Herbots the voice from #Tienen
Theo Theo Herbots the voice from #Tienen

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The Art Of Landscape Photography
Content Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Wait For The Light........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Have Everything Tack Sharp............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Capture Time................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Patience And Persistence Will Always Pay Off.................................................................................................................................................. 7 Use the Orton Effect....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Travel to Interesting Places.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Shoot in Strange Weather Conditions............................................................................................................................................................ 10
3 Introduction There are endless discussions about the true con- cept of Fine Art, many of them related to Photogra- phy. As soon as you say that your photographs are Fine Art you are bound to hear negative criticism, mostly centered around the thought that you are be- ing elitist and vain by using such term. Paintings or sculptures do not usually need to be labeled as Fine Art, as they are intuitively recognized as such, but in the middle of millions of snapshots, what should you call the images you have put so much effort into? There is no right answer, so I wouldnt worry too much about the label. If you choose to focus on the fact that if you are putting your soul and vision in your works, trying to show the landscapes you witness with the greatest impact and emotion, then you are most certainly creating art, which is clearly fine.
4 Wait For The Light Fine art landscape photography is all about captur- ing beautiful light in a scenic location. Photograph- ing a stunning landscape in harsh light will unlikely yield a dreamy looking shot no matter how much post-processing one knows. The light during gold- en hour, blue hour, and twilight is best for this. Of- ten this means getting there earlier and staying later when most people are not around.
5 Have Everything Tack Sharp This is a general tip for most landscape photogra- phy, but its worth including here because the details are what makes the image stand out. Learn how to squeeze every bit of sharpness out of your equip- ment by learning basics such as shooting with a tri- pod, cable release, as well as advanced techniques such as maximizing depth of field using hyperfocal distance, and focus stacking.
6 Capture Time One of the techniques I love is using long exposures to capture extended periods, and compress it into a single image. Long exposure is beyond what is seen by the normal eye, so it has a sense of mystery and fantasy. I shoot a lot with a circular polarizer to en- hance colors and cut reflections, but also this cuts down some light, making longer exposures possi- ble. When I need to cut more light out I use neutral density filters. I will also shoot well after the sun has dropped below the horizon when light levels are low and exposures times are extended. I recommend at least a 3 stop ND filter. Be aware that a 10 stop ND filter will allow you to take long exposures during the brighter parts of the day, but you probably wont be able to see enough to focus or compose your shot with it on.
7 Patience And Persistence Will Always Pay Off Landscape photographers work with the most stub- born and unpredictable light assistants ever, so you should be ready to cope with frustration, cold, stress and physical pain. People always think about land- scape photography as a very zen-like activity, but if you want to get the job done, then be ready for a delicious adrenaline rush when you are trying to deal with temperamental gear, harsh environment, phys- ical obstacles and quickly changing light, where the famous golden hour should, unfortunately, be called golden minutes. You will need to return to the same place quite often and frequently return home with no interesting images. You will be the first person arriv- ing or the last one leaving your location, and meals will probably be skipped or made during odd hours. Its not romantic or easy most of the time, but when all elements combine and you capture a great im- age, theres nothing that comes close to that feeling of oneness and meaningful purpose!
8 Use the Orton Effect If you havent heard of the Orton effect, youve prob- ably seen it in images without knowing it. Its a tech- nique in post-processing that blurs the image slight- ly and adds contrast. This has the effect of making things appear to glow. It is very handy to create a dreamy look. There are many resources out there on how to do this in post-processing. If you do start using Orton, remember, less is more. Stay classy.
9 Travel to Interesting Places This one is challenging but also a bit obvious. This planet has so many fascinating natural phenome- nons that seem unreal, but they are really real. So go take a trip and experience them for yourself. One of the best things about being passionate about land- scape photography is that it naturally leads you to amazing places. Its easier to create a dreamy look- ing shot when you are standing in front of something that is simply unbelievable.
10 Shoot in Strange Weather Conditions Dreams and fantasies are weird, strange and un- usual, so why not shoot in strange conditions? The stranger and more unique the better. I seek out inter- esting weather conditions to photograph, and plan my trips around the weather for this reason. Check the forecasts often and plan accordingly. Dont be afraid to go to bad weather just be prepared and stay safe.
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  • 1. The Art Of Landscape Photography
  • 2. Content Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Wait For The Light........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Have Everything Tack Sharp............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Capture Time................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Patience And Persistence Will Always Pay Off.................................................................................................................................................. 7 Use the Orton Effect....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Travel to Interesting Places.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Shoot in Strange Weather Conditions............................................................................................................................................................ 10
  • 3. 3 Introduction There are endless discussions about the true con- cept of Fine Art, many of them related to Photogra- phy. As soon as you say that your photographs are Fine Art you are bound to hear negative criticism, mostly centered around the thought that you are be- ing elitist and vain by using such term. Paintings or sculptures do not usually need to be labeled as Fine Art, as they are intuitively recognized as such, but in the middle of millions of snapshots, what should you call the images you have put so much effort into? There is no right answer, so I wouldnt worry too much about the label. If you choose to focus on the fact that if you are putting your soul and vision in your works, trying to show the landscapes you witness with the greatest impact and emotion, then you are most certainly creating art, which is clearly fine.
  • 4. 4 Wait For The Light Fine art landscape photography is all about captur- ing beautiful light in a scenic location. Photograph- ing a stunning landscape in harsh light will unlikely yield a dreamy looking shot no matter how much post-processing one knows. The light during gold- en hour, blue hour, and twilight is best for this. Of- ten this means getting there earlier and staying later when most people are not around.
  • 5. 5 Have Everything Tack Sharp This is a general tip for most landscape photogra- phy, but its worth including here because the details are what makes the image stand out. Learn how to squeeze every bit of sharpness out of your equip- ment by learning basics such as shooting with a tri- pod, cable release, as well as advanced techniques such as maximizing depth of field using hyperfocal distance, and focus stacking.
  • 6. 6 Capture Time One of the techniques I love is using long exposures to capture extended periods, and compress it into a single image. Long exposure is beyond what is seen by the normal eye, so it has a sense of mystery and fantasy. I shoot a lot with a circular polarizer to en- hance colors and cut reflections, but also this cuts down some light, making longer exposures possi- ble. When I need to cut more light out I use neutral density filters. I will also shoot well after the sun has dropped below the horizon when light levels are low and exposures times are extended. I recommend at least a 3 stop ND filter. Be aware that a 10 stop ND filter will allow you to take long exposures during the brighter parts of the day, but you probably wont be able to see enough to focus or compose your shot with it on.
  • 7. 7 Patience And Persistence Will Always Pay Off Landscape photographers work with the most stub- born and unpredictable light assistants ever, so you should be ready to cope with frustration, cold, stress and physical pain. People always think about land- scape photography as a very zen-like activity, but if you want to get the job done, then be ready for a delicious adrenaline rush when you are trying to deal with temperamental gear, harsh environment, phys- ical obstacles and quickly changing light, where the famous golden hour should, unfortunately, be called golden minutes. You will need to return to the same place quite often and frequently return home with no interesting images. You will be the first person arriv- ing or the last one leaving your location, and meals will probably be skipped or made during odd hours. Its not romantic or easy most of the time, but when all elements combine and you capture a great im- age, theres nothing that comes close to that feeling of oneness and meaningful purpose!
  • 8. 8 Use the Orton Effect If you havent heard of the Orton effect, youve prob- ably seen it in images without knowing it. Its a tech- nique in post-processing that blurs the image slight- ly and adds contrast. This has the effect of making things appear to glow. It is very handy to create a dreamy look. There are many resources out there on how to do this in post-processing. If you do start using Orton, remember, less is more. Stay classy.
  • 9. 9 Travel to Interesting Places This one is challenging but also a bit obvious. This planet has so many fascinating natural phenome- nons that seem unreal, but they are really real. So go take a trip and experience them for yourself. One of the best things about being passionate about land- scape photography is that it naturally leads you to amazing places. Its easier to create a dreamy look- ing shot when you are standing in front of something that is simply unbelievable.
  • 10. 10 Shoot in Strange Weather Conditions Dreams and fantasies are weird, strange and un- usual, so why not shoot in strange conditions? The stranger and more unique the better. I seek out inter- esting weather conditions to photograph, and plan my trips around the weather for this reason. Check the forecasts often and plan accordingly. Dont be afraid to go to bad weather just be prepared and stay safe.