5 Tips for Taking Landscape PhotosPhotographer Ian Plant offers advice for achieving compelling, dramatic "dreamscapes." |
Article by Jenn Gidman Images by Ian Plant |
Ian Plant has photographed the snow-filled canyons of Yellowstone National Park, the sunlit shale of Valley of Fire State Park, and the breathtaking ghost towns and sand dunes of Namibia. Included in his travels: his Tamron SP 24-70mm VC, SP 70-200mm VC, and new SP 150-600mm VC lenses. The high quality of Tamron's Super Performance (SP) lens series, as well as their versatility and proprietary Vibration Compensation (VC) image-stabilization feature, help Ian capture and share the beautiful scenes in front of his camera. |
Read on for five of Ian's top landscape photography tips. |
Blur water when shooting shore scenes |
Experiment with different shutter speeds and review images on your camera's LCD screen until you achieve the desired motion-blur effect. A neutral density filter can help you achieve longer exposure times if necessary. |
Add drama to your landscapes with silhouettes |
Add texture with directional light |
The main technical challenge when working with directional light is avoiding lens flare, which is caused by light striking the front elements of the lens at glancing or direct angles. To prevent flare, shade your lens using a lens shade or even your hand, if necessary. |
Use "power shapes" to create bold compositions |
Direct the viewer's attention |
To see more of Ian Plant's images, go to www.ianplant.com. |