Landscape photography is one of the most rewarding yet challenging areas in which a photographer can specialise. It is so hard to take unique shots of popular locations, but we’ll explore shooting at the classic honeypot spots as well as navigating to more unique locations. Whether it’s cloudless skies, unexpected weather or tricky light conditions, this book is full of guides and projects to help you tackle every landscape. We’ll explore composition and shooting in black and white, as well as editing tricks that will take your shots to the next level. Step-by-step tutorials will show you advanced techniques for getting the most out of outdoor scenes, from seascapes to mountaintops and rolling fields. This practical guide also has useful tips for taking more creative shots using both in camera techniques and postprocessing. As you will need kit that can keep up with the action, we also deliver the verdict on the best accessories for your camera.
WELCOME
ESSENTIAL KIT FOR MODERN LANDSCAPES • Choose the best cameras, lenses and accessories for stunning scenics
CHOOSE YOUR CAMERA • Demystify the options and pick the best camera for you
CHOOSE THE RIGHT LENSES • Pick optics to make the most of your high resolution camera
OTHER KITBAG ACCESSORIES • Add to the versatility of your gear with these essentials
MODERN LANDSCAPES • Mark Bauer offers a creative guide for shooting landscapes with fresh techniques, the latest gear and expert insights
Modern landscape gear • It’s fashionable to claim that gear is unimportant, but can it make a difference?
Pros and cons of mirrorless vs SLR • Which is the best choice for you?
Through the lens • Everything you need to know to choose the right lenses
How to shoot with different focal lengths • When should you use each one?
Exposure and tone features • Which exposure functions should you use for landscape shots?
Super sharp tools • Several factors can be used and combined to capture sharper landscape shots
Focus stacking • To maximise depth of field without specialist lenses, try focus stacking
Tools for low light • Low-light photography is far easier in the digital age, and these techniques will keep your shots sharp
Ten general tips for modern landscapes
Landscape locations & navigation • James Abbott shares his tips for finding landscape locations, ranging from honeypot spots to more unique and lesser-known places
Iconic locations • Every country in the world is bursting with amazing locations
Location & shoot research • Find locations and get a head start by identifying possible compositions before you even leave the house
On-location planning • Nothing beats visiting a location in person
Basic navigation skills • Learn the basics of map reading, so you can follow routes with confidence and locate potentially interesting landscape features
Work the location • Squeeze everything you can from the location and cover every option
James’s local location tips • James gives his top tips for finding opportunities for landscape shots
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MASTER COMPOSITION • We give a masterclass on how to take better landscape shots. Here’s how to change your compositions, make them more eye-catching, and frame stunning scenes
Classic compositional approaches • Improve your landscape compositions with these tried and tested techniques
Aspect ratio and focal length • Discover how the size of your camera’s sensor and the lens you attach to it can play a big role in the composition of your images
Lead the eye in • Get to grips with lead-in lines in your landscapes
Play with perspective...
