Landscape Photography

Landscape is a very popular type of photography and it is a good type if you are starting out. The best results will come from high end cameras using interchangeable lenses and tripods, however cheaper cameras, when used correctly, can also produce stellar results.
This type of photography is focused on showing scenery and the world around us. Photos taken in a landscape style will often show beautiful vistas and lakes which have a "wow" factor. Framing is very important in landscape photography as you have to be careful to show only the desired image and not anything else which could potentially spoil the impact of the photograph. Lighting is also crucial in landscape photography and the "magic hours" are important for this. The magic hours are the hours after dawn and before dusk where the light is best for the highest quality image and these optimal conditions allow for the best possible image to be taken. The rule of thirds is also extremely important. In landscape photography the image should be split up into thirds. Either the sky takes up 2/3rds of the image and the ground occupies 1/3rd or vice-versa. This allows for a balanced image with a clear focus point and makes the photo seem better composed and therefore more professional looking. Depth of field also affects the overall quality and first impressions of your photograph. The photo may want to focus on a particular subject such as a tree and accompany the tree with a blurred background. This technique is effective as it gives the image a focal point and the use of depth of field is often found in powerful images which show stories or capture events. Slow exposures can also be used to create a smoother feel to the image and this is a technique regularly used by landscape photographers. However in order to use this technique you must have a tripod as any movement of the camera will result in a blurred image. 

I enjoy this type of photography and find its ability to capture landscapes and nature in a bright and colourful manner interesting. It is my second favourite type of photography and I would like to try more landscape photography.