Landscape photography

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A vertical or horizontal landscape photo - part 1

A vertical or horizontal landscape photo - part 1

| Nando Harmsen | 47 views | 0 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 | 769 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 | 643 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 | 1,242 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 | 1,570 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 | 1,979 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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Landscape with or without an animal?

Landscape with or without an animal?

| Nando Harmsen | 1,622 views | 0 comments

Do you enjoy photographing landscapes? In many cases, that will be an empty landscape. Stripped of people and animals. Just trees, flowers, clouds and the lonely land. But what if you place an animal in it?

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Olympus's Live Bulb in practice

Olympus's Live Bulb in practice

| Nando Harmsen | 1,202 views | 2 comments

Olympus cameras have a number of unique features. One of them is Live Bulb. It lets you watch the photo develop on the LCD screen when using long shutter speeds. How does it work in practice?

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