Vulpix
12-17-2008, 01:45 PM
This is a thread for learning and sharing photography tips :).
Firstly, I selected a few from Kodak Top ten tips (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/13915/39/317&pq-locale=sv_SE) (see attached).
These are my picks from Photographing landscapes (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=236&pq-locale=sv_SE&_requestid=5094):
Include a strong point of interest
Your eye needs a place to rest in the picture, so include something of interest—a clump of colorful flowers, a cloud in the sky, a mountain, a tree, a boat.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/84/0900688a8009f484/lea_000093_en_US.jpg
My favorite tip:
Include an interesting object in the foreground
A branch, a boulder, a fence—include an object in the foreground to add depth to your picture.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/85/0900688a8009f485/lea_000094_en_US.jpg
Place the point of interest off-center
The picture will be more interesting if the horizon or your point of interest is not in the center of the picture. Put the horizon a third of the way down from the top (or up from the bottom) of the frame (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=236&pq-locale=sv_SE&_requestid=5094#), or the subject a third of the way in from the left or right. Experiment until you find a composition (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=236&pq-locale=sv_SE&_requestid=5094#) that appeals to you.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/87/0900688a8009f487/lea_000096_en_US.jpg
This is very important:
Wait for the right light
The best light is in the early morning, shortly after sunrise, or late afternoon when the sun is low. Noonday sunlight is harsh and less appealing, so if you have the option, take pictures early or late in the day.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/16/0900688a8009fa16/lea_000100_en_US.jpg
Take pictures, even in bad weather
Don't let rainy days discourage you from taking pictures. Polished by the rain, colors seem to glow. On overcast days, try to include a spot of color to brighten your picture.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/12/0900688a8009fa12/lea_000097_en_US.jpg
In addition, my advice is to not to be afraid to experiment! Try to look at things from different angles, and take lots of pictures (so that you are more likely to get at least a few decent ones :thumb001:).
More later :).
Firstly, I selected a few from Kodak Top ten tips (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/13915/39/317&pq-locale=sv_SE) (see attached).
These are my picks from Photographing landscapes (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=236&pq-locale=sv_SE&_requestid=5094):
Include a strong point of interest
Your eye needs a place to rest in the picture, so include something of interest—a clump of colorful flowers, a cloud in the sky, a mountain, a tree, a boat.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/84/0900688a8009f484/lea_000093_en_US.jpg
My favorite tip:
Include an interesting object in the foreground
A branch, a boulder, a fence—include an object in the foreground to add depth to your picture.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/85/0900688a8009f485/lea_000094_en_US.jpg
Place the point of interest off-center
The picture will be more interesting if the horizon or your point of interest is not in the center of the picture. Put the horizon a third of the way down from the top (or up from the bottom) of the frame (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=236&pq-locale=sv_SE&_requestid=5094#), or the subject a third of the way in from the left or right. Experiment until you find a composition (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=236&pq-locale=sv_SE&_requestid=5094#) that appeals to you.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/87/0900688a8009f487/lea_000096_en_US.jpg
This is very important:
Wait for the right light
The best light is in the early morning, shortly after sunrise, or late afternoon when the sun is low. Noonday sunlight is harsh and less appealing, so if you have the option, take pictures early or late in the day.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/16/0900688a8009fa16/lea_000100_en_US.jpg
Take pictures, even in bad weather
Don't let rainy days discourage you from taking pictures. Polished by the rain, colors seem to glow. On overcast days, try to include a spot of color to brighten your picture.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/12/0900688a8009fa12/lea_000097_en_US.jpg
In addition, my advice is to not to be afraid to experiment! Try to look at things from different angles, and take lots of pictures (so that you are more likely to get at least a few decent ones :thumb001:).
More later :).