All articles tagged with #landscape photography
Photographer Matt Suess explains an all-day landscape workflow: pick a location with variety, plan around clouds and changing light, and stay from pre-dawn to after dark using one versatile lens and OM System gear, employing blue hour to night techniques (Live Composite, High Res Shot) and safety gear, planning tools, and careful composition to craft a day-long narrative.
Texas landscape photographer Maegan Lanham spent about six and a half years visiting and photographing every Texas state park, chasing sunrises, revisiting favorite spots for changing light, and prioritizing lightweight gear for backcountry hikes and kayak shoots. Using OM SYSTEM gear (OM-1 Mark II with 12‑40mm and 7‑14mm lenses) and in‑camera tools like Live ND, Live Composite, Starry Sky AF, and focus stacking, she captures both landscape and occasional wildlife while emphasizing the experience and the conservation of public lands.
Photographer Adam Gibbs tests a precise, brushstroke-like multiple-exposure workflow across the Canadian Rockies and Waterton, using a geared head and the Fujifilm GFX100S to capture up to eight in-camera exposures; the final image is saved as JPEG while the RAW frames can be stacked later, with blending modes like average that Gibbs favors, and wildfire-burned forests provide graphic patterns that suit this approach, turning harsh midday light into creative, painterly landscapes.
A Guardian gallery showcases a global roster of Milky Way photographs for 2026, featuring remote locations from New Zealand to Argentina and Spain. Photographers describe demanding shoots and sophisticated techniques—long exposures, focus stacking, and post-processing—to reveal the galaxy with extraordinary clarity, amid challenging terrain, harsh weather, and strict light-pollution limits, underscoring the value of dark-sky conservation.
The Nikon D800 is recommended as an excellent, affordable beginner landscape camera due to its durability, image quality, and optical viewfinder, especially when bought used. It is suitable for still photography but not ideal for video. Essential accessories include a versatile lens, tripod, and protective gear. The focus should be on creative vision rather than the latest tech features.
Photographer Reuben Wu has unveiled a new project, Siren, which builds on his Aeroglyphs series by using drones and lasers to create fluid, dynamic light paintings. During a family trip to Lake Michigan, Wu captured stunning images featuring the aurora borealis and the Perseid meteor shower, serendipitously aligning with his artistic vision. Siren explores the interplay between technology and natural phenomena, aiming to create a visual dialogue between artificial and natural elements. Wu's work will be showcased on his website and Instagram.
In landscape photography, beginners often make editing mistakes that affect the sky, such as oversaturating colors, ignoring color balance, poor sky selection, wrong clipped highlights recovery, over-contrasting the sky, and creating a noisy sky. To avoid these errors, subtle adjustments to saturation and color balance are recommended, along with careful sky selection and highlight recovery. Additionally, managing contrast and noise in the sky through selective sharpening and noise reduction can greatly improve the overall quality of landscape photos.
Photographer Christian Möhrle shares a comprehensive video tutorial with 70 tips and tricks for using Lightroom, including techniques for exposure adjustment, complex masking, color and luminance range masks, creating vignettes and polarization effects, and more, providing valuable insights for photographers looking to refine their editing skills.
Capture the Atlas has announced the winners of its annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing the best aurora borealis or australis photos. The collection includes stunning images from various locations, capturing the beauty and magic of the Northern Lights. From Sukakpak Mountain in the Arctic to Senja Island in Norway, photographers shared their experiences and techniques in capturing these awe-inspiring displays. The photos offer inspiration and insight for budding astrophotographers.
A video tutorial by Christian Irmler - Landscape Photography offers a precise and intentional approach to sharpening landscape images in post-processing. By applying contrast and sharpening locally, photographers can maintain desired indistinct and hazy areas while improving overall control and eye for future edits.
Landscape photographer Nigel Danson reviews his camera gear for a challenging hike and opts for the Nikon Z8 with the Nikon 24-200mm lens. He values the lens's additional reach for mountain photography and shares techniques to make it more versatile for wide angle shots. The video provides insights into lens selection for longer and rugged hikes while still achieving stunning results.
This article explores five unconventional tools and accessories that can enhance landscape photography. These include a shower cap for protecting the camera and lens from rain and mist, a small three-legged stool for comfort and stability during long hours of waiting, duct tape for temporary fixes and organization, a lightweight poncho for weatherproofing gear, and a 5-cent coin as an improvised tripod tool. These items are budget-friendly and can solve unexpected challenges in the field.
Long exposures can be used in landscape photography to create a minimalist feel by simplifying scenes and emphasizing clean lines and shapes. By using heavy ND filters, photographers can block out most of the light and soften the water, while leaving rocks and structures in stark contrast. Long exposures also allow for the sculpting of water, creating a milky or misty look. Additionally, long exposures can simplify clouds and plants, creating a smoother or more abstract appearance. Monochrome conversions and intentional camera movement can further enhance the minimalist effect. Long exposures can be applied to various genres of photography, offering a creative and minimalist approach.
Polarizer filters are an essential tool for landscape photographers, allowing them to manage reflections, enhance colors and contrast, and reduce atmospheric haze. When photographing waterfalls, polarizers can add saturation, clarity, and detail to foliage and rocks, resulting in significant changes to the overall image. It is important to position yourself correctly in relation to the sun for optimal results, and to adjust the polarization incrementally based on the scene's contrast. Magnetic filter systems are recommended for their convenience and security, with high-quality filters being crucial to maintain image quality.
Landscape photography can be done by planning everything in great detail or by taking chances. With the availability of websites and apps, it is possible to plan photography with great precision. Apps like Photopills allow for detailed planning of the exact location, time, and angle of view for photographing the sun, moon, and stars. However, planning everything ahead may take away the fun of discovering new views and angles while exploring the landscape.