How to Frame Your Landscape Photos
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- 19 Apr 2023
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Some landscapes are so incredibly beautiful that you can blindly point your camera at them, press the shutter button, and walk away with a wonderful image. But where is the creativity and fun in that?
My point here is that landscapes are beautiful just by themselves, so taking a photo of a pretty landscape is quite easy. But creating a compelling scene with that landscape involves much more thought process and attention to detail. Here are eight of my best tips on how to create a compelling frame with that awesome landscape in front of your lens.
1. Compose with intent
Bob Ross. Yep, didn’t think you would be hearing about Bob Ross while reading this article, did ya? If you’re not familiar with Bob, I suggest indulging yourself with his videos on YouTube. If you know who Bob Ross is, then you’ll quickly be able to recall his stunning afro, calming voice, and incredible paintings.
I like to reference Bob as I teach landscape photography. Think about the beginning of his show: he would walk you through exactly what he wanted to paint in his scene. “A mountain towering in the background with a river coming through the scene, maybe some light coming over the ridge here, and of course, a happy tree in the bottom of the frame.” Read More…
