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Which ND filters should you choose as a beginner?

Which ND filters should you choose as a beginner?

| Nando Harmsen | 9,887 views | 11 comments

It is fun to photograph with longer shutter speeds. However, you cannot simply choose a long shutter speed, as it depends on how much light there is. The solution is ND filters. But which ones should you choose as a beginner? After reading this article, you will know exactly which ones you need.

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7 reasons not to use a graduated ND filter, and one reason why I do

7 reasons not to use a graduated ND filter, and one reason why I do

| Nando Harmsen | 9,798 views | 10 comments

Using filters in landscape photography is incredibly popular. One of these filters is the graduated ND filter. They also have disadvantages. I give seven reasons not to use one, and one reason why I do use them.

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6 handy apps for landscape photographers

6 handy apps for landscape photographers

| Nando Harmsen | 9,354 views | 7 comments

You don't need much equipment to take good landscape photos. A camera, lens and tripod will usually do the job. Then you can head out. But when should you go, and where? Apps can make those questions easier to answer. Here are six handy apps for landscape photographers.

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10 tips for fantastic snowy landscapes

10 tips for fantastic snowy landscapes

| Nando Harmsen | 8,440 views | 4 comments

Taking landscape photos in the snow is always a real treat. Of course, you have to wait and see whether it snows, but when it does, it helps to be prepared. I have 10 tips to help you take that fantastic landscape photo in the snow.

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Why is a landscape photo disappointing?

Why is a landscape photo disappointing?

| Nando Harmsen | 7,253 views | 37 comments

You take a photo of that fantastic landscape in that enchanting light, but when you get home, it is disappointing. Does that ever happen to you? It happens to me, and there is often a simple reason why. It is not always down to your photography knowledge or experience.

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Two ways to avoid an empty landscape

Two ways to avoid an empty landscape

| Nando Harmsen | 6,594 views | 8 comments

Have you ever had the problem that a landscape looks less impressive in a photo than it did in reality? That you look at your photo disappointed and wonder what you should have done differently to make it interesting? I have two useful ways to do this.

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Landscape photography tip: add contrast to your photo

Landscape photography tip: add contrast to your photo

| Nando Harmsen | 6,370 views | 4 comments

A landscape can have strong contrasts. That means a photo can contain very dark areas as well as light ones. Be careful when brightening dark areas and darkening light areas. This can result in a very flat image, completely stripped of contrast.

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Photographing in fog

Photographing in fog

| Erik Nevels | 6,272 views | 4 comments

Fog adds a restrictive dimension to the landscape. It obscures, hides, creates tension and makes you wonder. In short, fog is myst-erious. That is why I like heading out when fog hides part of the surroundings.

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Would you like to take better photos and keep up with what is happening in photography? Photofacts publishes articles that teach you something about photography — from a product announcement to a practical shooting tip or a look at a website. Photofacts covers photography every day and is a hobby project of Elja Trum's that got out of hand. The articles are written by a team of volunteer authors. If you would enjoy writing one or more articles for Photofacts, do get in touch.More about Photofacts

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