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Landscape vs Portrait Image Orientation in Landscape Photography

Although landscape format was named with landscape photography in mind and although many landscape photographers use it, it’s not always the go-to option. Portrait format may be a much better choice in some situations. Furthermore, changing the image orientation in post-processing affects composition and image quality. You need to be sure from the moment you press the shutter release which …

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Photographing Landscapes in the Midday Sun

Landscapes are the preferred subject matter for many photographers. They’re spectacular, impressive, and challenging at the same time. To capture the best images, many people travel to remote places and wait for weeks for the perfect weather conditions and light. This involves a lot of planning and knowledge. Still, there is a huge amount of unpredictability in landscape photography. You’ll …

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How to Add Depth to Landscape Photos

Landscapes are rich subjects for artistic photography. They’re esthetic and natural at the same time and make a strong impression. People relate to a specific season or geographical region and are usually impressed by a specific mood or color palette. No wonder that paintings have featured landscapes from the very beginning of art history. While the scenery is beautiful, photographing …

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Sunrise and Sunset Photos

Taking sunrise and sunset photos is common practice for photographers whether they prefer nature, portrait, street, travel, or wedding photography. The sky has amazing colors and provides an incredible background. Moreover, the sunrise and sunset light flatters the skin, creates a romantic atmosphere, and reflects on the entire scene. The first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset …

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Improving your Landscape Photography

Landscape photography is one of the most popular styles of photography. If you follow the photographers featured in National Geographic and other similar magazines, you’ll notice that they invest a lot of time and energy into a single photo. They spend days or even weeks in a location, waiting for perfect weather conditions. They travel the world looking for extreme …