100 Ways Take Better Landscape Photographs

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Guy Edwardes. 100 Ways Take Better Landscape Photographs

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WAYS TO TAKE BETTER

GUY EDWARDES

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Research your destination

Whenever you travel to an unfamiliar place it is vital to carry out as much research as possible before you depart if you intend to make the most of the photographic opportunities available. The internet is perhaps the best source of information prior to departure. Maps are the landscape photographer’s best friend so buy the best you can find with as much information on them as possible, ideally before departure so that you have a chance to study them carefully. Those that accurately show the lie of the land can be used to predict lighting conditions – such as which side of a valley will be in shade at a certain time of day. Upon arrival, head for the nearest tourist information centre for inspiration. You are certain to find postcards, calendars and guidebooks depicting local landmarks and characteristic views of the area. This will provide further insight into the region’s photographic potential and may reveal more locations that could be worth exploring. In poor weather use your time constructively to search out and explore new sites. Try to find compositions that would be worth returning to in good light and consider precisely when to revisit – morning or afternoon, or at high or low tide, for example.

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