Sunsets, sunrises, lightning, fog (landscapes)?

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/02/2006 10:51:20 AM · #1

I have been searching methods to seek and capture different landscape settings, and I was wondering if anybody out there has any tips on doing so.

Ex. When I am trying to capture a sunset or rise, I will travel roads North and South so I can look over the landscapes towards the sun.

I would really like to go forward with some landscape work, so please if anybody has some tips to share....bring it on, I listen well. Also, some tips on a good lens, or settings on a 300D, would be interesting. Hell....anything really.

deapee

Kodak V803

04/02/2006 10:59:34 AM · #2

your 18-55 is good (but a 17-40 might be your best bet in that range). You will want a good sturdy tripod for landscapes. Shoot in aperture priority most of the time -- f/8 and above, manually focused to infinity...switch to manual when it gets really dark and just use trial and error.

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/02/2006 11:04:59 AM · #3

Landscapes seem to have their strongest appeal for people if they have dramatic skies. I'd recommend you start a collection of pure sky pictures containing dramatic and/or interesting cloud formations in them. Make it a big collection of images with some taken during every part of the day and from every direction. These can be used as sky replacements for otherwise great pictures with lousy skies.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/02/2006 11:10:58 AM · #4

Davidson, I do have that collection! Mainly because, I am just a complete freak for skies. Though, I am not sure I would like the post-processing on that bit.

I would much rather develop some tecniques that would allow me to notice when a dramatic sky is on the way. Dig what Im saying? Like maybe be able to better calculate fog, skies, lightning, stuff like that.

pmichaud

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

04/02/2006 11:17:00 AM · #5

Anyone have some "secret tips" for making those dramatic skies look more natural? I'm learning with Photoshop, but I am not at all good at replacing lousy skies (for non-challenge uses of course) :)

04/02/2006 11:17:14 AM · #6

Hey, stdavidson by the way...what the heck is that "On Solid Rock I Stand" photo of... It really freaks me out. Lmao!

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