Scenics Sampler

Here's a few tips on capturing great scenics. I'll share the rest in class and on-site.

• As you scout locations and scenes to photograph, visualize what they will look like when the light is different, when the sun is in a different place, or if clouds might make a more captivating image.
• Your best light is just before and after dawn, and just before and after sundown. These are the "golden hours" because the light has a warm, glowing quality that is "golden" in its opportunity.
• If your scene is to the west, have your camera set up before dawn. Likewise, if your scene is to the east, come back later when the sun is about to set.
• If your scene has interesting foreground, use wide angle and minimum aperture to capture the maximum depth of field. If your scene's background is more interesting, use telephoto.
• Shoot from an angle that is unusual. Unusual gets noticed!

Want more? I mean a LOT more? I'll tell it all... in class and on-site.