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The main subject matter of photographs
taken while travelling will probably be landscapes. In landscape
photography it is very important to take care with composition to avoid
producing dull shots, for example of a lot of sky with only a thin
strip of land. A common place image can be transformed very simply by
paying attention to shadow, color and detail, all of which are
paramount in producing good landscape shots.
Varying a landscape shot
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Rotate the camera slightly to one side;
this may cut out unwanted scenery or bring in an added point of
interest.
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Move the camera from a horizontal to a
vertical position; sometimes the smallest of movements which does not
even involve moving your feet can have dramatic effect.
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Try isolating a portion of the landscape
against a backdrop from a different part of the image; this can
emphasize scale or make a coloured filed, for example, stand out from
surrounding pastures.
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Notice the position of any trees; a
single isolated tree or a group of trees apart from a wood or forest
can be used as a device for leading the eye into the scene. Tractor
furrows or a meandering stream or river have a similar effect.
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An object in one corner of the picture
adds to the composition; be careful that there is enough variety in a
sequence of shots – do not always place an object in the same corner or
the series may look dull.
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