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A vertical or horizontal landscape photo - part 3

A vertical or horizontal landscape photo - part 3

| Nando Harmsen | 134 views | 0 comments

A horizontal photo is perfect for showing the vastness of a landscape. Especially if you present the photo as a panoramic crop. Sometimes you have to forget about the foreground.

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A Vertical or Horizontal Landscape Photo - Part 2

A Vertical or Horizontal Landscape Photo - Part 2

| Nando Harmsen | 521 views | 4 comments

A landscape photo must be taken horizontally. The word must is wrong here. Replace it with can and it is correct. There are situations where vertical is simply better. It always remains a personal choice.

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A vertical or horizontal landscape photo - part 1

A vertical or horizontal landscape photo - part 1

| Nando Harmsen | 836 views | 6 comments

A landscape or portrait photo? Should you hold the camera horizontally, or is vertical better? The choice is determined by the subject, but also by what you want to say with the photo. It is also very much a personal choice.

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Variable ND filter, or not?

Variable ND filter, or not?

| Nando Harmsen | 842 views | 1 comment

A variable ND filter allows you to vary its strength. That can be useful. However, it has limitations. As a result, it cannot replace proper ND filters. Not always.

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Code orange or red? Go out and take photos!

Code orange or red? Go out and take photos!

| Nando Harmsen | 723 views | 2 comments

When you photograph landscapes, you want to capture the finest moments. That could be a sunrise or sunset. It could also be during stormy weather.

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Photographing the Surf? Make Plenty of Photos

Photographing the Surf? Make Plenty of Photos

| Nando Harmsen | 1,303 views | 0 comments

One of the most enjoyable things to photograph in a landscape is the surf. Especially when there are rocks. The interplay of water between the rocks and stones is dynamic and perfect for short long shutter speeds. Just make plenty of photos.

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No tripod? Make use of what you have

No tripod? Make use of what you have

| Nando Harmsen | 1,664 views | 2 comments

Don't have a tripod with you? Or is there another reason you can't use one right now? Be creative and make use of the options you do have.

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Take a polarising filter with you more often

Take a polarising filter with you more often

| Nando Harmsen | 2,108 views | 2 comments

A polarising filter is often used to bring out more detail in the sky. But it is better used to reduce reflections and highlights. Take your polarising filter with you more often.

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