I was at the park walking my dogs when I encountered this “photographer” I’m not sure if he is even worthy of that name. I have never see so much unprofessionalism from someone (in any field) in my life. I felt so bad for this family. Let me know what you think in the comments. Have you ever experienced anything like this?
Landscape photography can be very unpredictable. You can be prepared, have all the right gear, scout the location for days sometimes even moths, and when you get there, the elements do not cooperate. This can also happen the same exact opposite way.
This is what I love about landscape photography, it is so challenging at times that it will test your patience and your skill, but when it comes together just right, all the failures go out the window.
This particular day as soon as the sun started to set, the sky just lit up orange, it was perfect, I felt like I was in another planet, I mean everything had this incredible orange glow to it. At that point all I had to do was press the shutter.
I shot all this photos from this particular location:
I love the Everglades, I mean I really, really like going out there. However it is summer, and that means wet season, and unfortunately the mosquitos are insane out there, almost unbearable.
People always ask me when the best time to go to the Everglades is, and my answer is always the same. If you want to get really good photos go there in the summer time. If you want to enjoy the Everglades, go there in the winter time.
No mater what time of the year you go, one thing is for sure, you will be glad you did. The swamp will change you, it is a beautiful place, something you only read in good books…
If you are interested in going to one of my workshops out in the Everglades, click here.
Here are 10 tips and tricks to improve your landscape photography right now. Yes, you read that correctly, right now. These are very simple tips you can start implying to your daily photography game right now. I live and die by these. You can apply these to any kind of photography however some are best for landscape photography. Practice these and your photography game will be brought up a notch.
10 tips and tricks to improve your landscape photography
1. Shoot at F11 and above. This will guarantee everything is always in focus.
2.Add a foreground element to the photo. This will help draw the viewer into the ima and make it more interesting.
3. Use clouds to add drama to your image.
4. Add the human element. This can bring life into any photograph that would otherwise be boring.
5. Shoot at sunrise and sunset. These are the best times to get the best color for landscape photography.
6. Slow down your shutter speed. This will create beautiful effects with surrounding water and clouds.
7. Add birds to y our photo. This creates a sense of movement and brings any photo to life.
8. Shoot low to the ground. This creates a sense of scale.
9. Always make sure your horizon is straight. ALWAYS. This is the number one rule in landscape photography.
10. Have fun out there and remember to experiment.
Follow this tips and with a bit of practice, your photography game will improve. By practicing and experimenting you will be making beautiful images in no time at all.
