The MasterClass Series #26<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/strong>Capturing a landscape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEquipment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nEOS 400D (Sunflowers, Jaisalmer)
EOS 60D (Pangong, Shyok)
Fujifilm X-T10 (Thiruvalluvar Statue)
EOS 5D Mark III (Lolab Valley)
EF-S 10-22mm f\/3.5-4.5 USM
EF 24-70mm f\/2.8 L USM
EF 24-70mm f\/2.8 L II USM
XF18-55mm f\/2.8-4 R LM OIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EXIF<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nGiven in captions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Editing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAdobe Lightroom Classic CC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/em>In the concluding post of the MasterClass Series, let\u2019s tackle the biggest challenge in photography, by far – adding the third dimension<\/a> to a landscape.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGeographies are defined by the cultures, its people, and above all, the diversity and grandeur of its landscapes. Every new place you visit wows you with its scenic vistas, each more heart-warming than the other. You could be passing through mountains or deserts, driving along rivers or sea, traversing the vast green pastures, or cutting across a dense forest. You want to take back every dimension of the place. So, you make stops, sure to capture its beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Shot](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sunflowers-1-1024x683.jpg?resize=696%2C464&ssl=1\")
<\/a>Shot #1: Sunflower Farming in Andhra Pradesh. EXIF: ISO 400; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/11; Shutter Speed 1\/400.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce home, you review the pictures. All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Shot](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pangong-1-1024x683.jpg?resize=696%2C464&ssl=1\")
<\/a>Shot #2: Reflection of barren mountains in pristine blue waters of Pangong Tso. EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/8; Shutter Speed 1\/320.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhotographing landscape requires some basic gear, an understanding of the art and craft of photography, some patience, and a passionate attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Necessary gear<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA decent DSLR (ideally a full-frame), a wide enough lens, and a sturdy tripod. I suggest a full-frame because the wide lens remains wide in it. In a crop-frame, the wide end of the lens suffers (e.g. in a crop-frame Canon camera, an 18mm lens behaves like a 28mm, since the crop-factor in Canon is 1.6x). And the tripod helps steady the camera in low-light conditions as you would not want a minor camera shake to ruin a perfectly composed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Shot](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kanyakumari-1-1024x683.jpg?resize=696%2C464&ssl=1\")
<\/a>Shot #3: Thiruvalluvar Statue on Vivekananda Rock at dawn, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin). EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 18mm; Aperture f\/4.5; Shutter Speed 0.8 seconds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. The art and craft of photography<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the craft will help you get the correct exposure during difficult light conditions, and your insights into the art will help you compose cogent and appealing frames using the basic principles of how a viewer\u2019s eye traverses a frame and takes in the scene. Appreciation of the art includes an understanding of some basic rules like the rule of thirds, use of diagonal, leading lines, frames, high contrast, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Shot](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lolab-Valley-1-1024x683.jpg?resize=696%2C464&ssl=1\")
<\/a>Shot #4: A child runs after his cattle in Lolab Valley, Kashmir. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/5; Shutter Speed 1\/125.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhile a landscape stays put, how it looks changes every few minutes. The ambient light can turn it from a boring, flat scene this minute into a magical, riveting one the next. Add some measure of patience to your quiver of traits if you are serious about shooting landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Passionate attitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis involves being rid of some debilitating habits and inculcating some helpful ones. Getting up early is mandatory if you plan to get great sunrise shots. Being at the spot a few minutes to an hour early is necessary to plan and execute a gripping frame. It is Ideal to do a recce of the place beforehand. Don\u2019t be lazy when you choose the POV or shoot vantage. Walk around, assess and imagine the light a few minutes after, and then arrive at the best spot to shoot from. Develop a keen eye for detail, and be meticulous in your planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Shot](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jaisalmer-4-1024x683.jpg?resize=696%2C464&ssl=1\")
<\/a>Shot #5: Camels on the horizon, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/3.5; Shutter Speed 1\/640.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Shots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe human eye scans a scene and finally rests on the most gripping element that holds its attention. Remember this when you are out capturing a landscape. Ensure it has a singular point of interest with other elements complementing and adding to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click HERE<\/a> for a landscape with a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Shot](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Shyok-1-1024x683.jpg?resize=696%2C464&ssl=1\")
<\/a>Shot #6: Shimmering Shyok flows through Nubra Valley, Ladakh. Shot at dusk. EXIF: ISO 1600; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/2.8; Shutter Speed 1\/6.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnd it\u2019s a wrap! Soon as the lockdown lifts in your city or country, go seize the scenes in their magnificence. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPin it for reference!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"All](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Shyok-PIN-1-681x1024.png?resize=681%2C1024&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/li>![\"All](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jaisalmer-PIN-1-681x1024.png?resize=681%2C1024&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/li>![\"All](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sunflowers-PIN-1-681x1024.png?resize=681%2C1024&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/li>![\"All](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.travelure.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kanyakumari-PIN-1-681x1024.png?resize=681%2C1024&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. – Capturing a landscape – Travelure \u00a9<\/p>\n
Equipment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nEOS 400D (Sunflowers, Jaisalmer)
EOS 60D (Pangong, Shyok)
Fujifilm X-T10 (Thiruvalluvar Statue)
EOS 5D Mark III (Lolab Valley)
EF-S 10-22mm f\/3.5-4.5 USM
EF 24-70mm f\/2.8 L USM
EF 24-70mm f\/2.8 L II USM
XF18-55mm f\/2.8-4 R LM OIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EXIF<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nGiven in captions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Editing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAdobe Lightroom Classic CC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/em>In the concluding post of the MasterClass Series, let\u2019s tackle the biggest challenge in photography, by far – adding the third dimension<\/a> to a landscape.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGeographies are defined by the cultures, its people, and above all, the diversity and grandeur of its landscapes. Every new place you visit wows you with its scenic vistas, each more heart-warming than the other. You could be passing through mountains or deserts, driving along rivers or sea, traversing the vast green pastures, or cutting across a dense forest. You want to take back every dimension of the place. So, you make stops, sure to capture its beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #1: Sunflower Farming in Andhra Pradesh. EXIF: ISO 400; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/11; Shutter Speed 1\/400.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce home, you review the pictures. All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #2: Reflection of barren mountains in pristine blue waters of Pangong Tso. EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/8; Shutter Speed 1\/320.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhotographing landscape requires some basic gear, an understanding of the art and craft of photography, some patience, and a passionate attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Necessary gear<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA decent DSLR (ideally a full-frame), a wide enough lens, and a sturdy tripod. I suggest a full-frame because the wide lens remains wide in it. In a crop-frame, the wide end of the lens suffers (e.g. in a crop-frame Canon camera, an 18mm lens behaves like a 28mm, since the crop-factor in Canon is 1.6x). And the tripod helps steady the camera in low-light conditions as you would not want a minor camera shake to ruin a perfectly composed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #3: Thiruvalluvar Statue on Vivekananda Rock at dawn, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin). EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 18mm; Aperture f\/4.5; Shutter Speed 0.8 seconds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. The art and craft of photography<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the craft will help you get the correct exposure during difficult light conditions, and your insights into the art will help you compose cogent and appealing frames using the basic principles of how a viewer\u2019s eye traverses a frame and takes in the scene. Appreciation of the art includes an understanding of some basic rules like the rule of thirds, use of diagonal, leading lines, frames, high contrast, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #4: A child runs after his cattle in Lolab Valley, Kashmir. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/5; Shutter Speed 1\/125.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhile a landscape stays put, how it looks changes every few minutes. The ambient light can turn it from a boring, flat scene this minute into a magical, riveting one the next. Add some measure of patience to your quiver of traits if you are serious about shooting landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Passionate attitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis involves being rid of some debilitating habits and inculcating some helpful ones. Getting up early is mandatory if you plan to get great sunrise shots. Being at the spot a few minutes to an hour early is necessary to plan and execute a gripping frame. It is Ideal to do a recce of the place beforehand. Don\u2019t be lazy when you choose the POV or shoot vantage. Walk around, assess and imagine the light a few minutes after, and then arrive at the best spot to shoot from. Develop a keen eye for detail, and be meticulous in your planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #5: Camels on the horizon, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/3.5; Shutter Speed 1\/640.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Shots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe human eye scans a scene and finally rests on the most gripping element that holds its attention. Remember this when you are out capturing a landscape. Ensure it has a singular point of interest with other elements complementing and adding to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click HERE<\/a> for a landscape with a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #6: Shimmering Shyok flows through Nubra Valley, Ladakh. Shot at dusk. EXIF: ISO 1600; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/2.8; Shutter Speed 1\/6.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnd it\u2019s a wrap! Soon as the lockdown lifts in your city or country, go seize the scenes in their magnificence. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPin it for reference!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. – Capturing a landscape – Travelure \u00a9<\/p>\n
EOS 60D (Pangong, Shyok)
Fujifilm X-T10 (Thiruvalluvar Statue)
EOS 5D Mark III (Lolab Valley)
EF-S 10-22mm f\/3.5-4.5 USM
EF 24-70mm f\/2.8 L USM
EF 24-70mm f\/2.8 L II USM
XF18-55mm f\/2.8-4 R LM OIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Given in captions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Editing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAdobe Lightroom Classic CC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/em>In the concluding post of the MasterClass Series, let\u2019s tackle the biggest challenge in photography, by far – adding the third dimension<\/a> to a landscape.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGeographies are defined by the cultures, its people, and above all, the diversity and grandeur of its landscapes. Every new place you visit wows you with its scenic vistas, each more heart-warming than the other. You could be passing through mountains or deserts, driving along rivers or sea, traversing the vast green pastures, or cutting across a dense forest. You want to take back every dimension of the place. So, you make stops, sure to capture its beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #1: Sunflower Farming in Andhra Pradesh. EXIF: ISO 400; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/11; Shutter Speed 1\/400.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce home, you review the pictures. All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #2: Reflection of barren mountains in pristine blue waters of Pangong Tso. EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/8; Shutter Speed 1\/320.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhotographing landscape requires some basic gear, an understanding of the art and craft of photography, some patience, and a passionate attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Necessary gear<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA decent DSLR (ideally a full-frame), a wide enough lens, and a sturdy tripod. I suggest a full-frame because the wide lens remains wide in it. In a crop-frame, the wide end of the lens suffers (e.g. in a crop-frame Canon camera, an 18mm lens behaves like a 28mm, since the crop-factor in Canon is 1.6x). And the tripod helps steady the camera in low-light conditions as you would not want a minor camera shake to ruin a perfectly composed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #3: Thiruvalluvar Statue on Vivekananda Rock at dawn, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin). EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 18mm; Aperture f\/4.5; Shutter Speed 0.8 seconds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. The art and craft of photography<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the craft will help you get the correct exposure during difficult light conditions, and your insights into the art will help you compose cogent and appealing frames using the basic principles of how a viewer\u2019s eye traverses a frame and takes in the scene. Appreciation of the art includes an understanding of some basic rules like the rule of thirds, use of diagonal, leading lines, frames, high contrast, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #4: A child runs after his cattle in Lolab Valley, Kashmir. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/5; Shutter Speed 1\/125.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhile a landscape stays put, how it looks changes every few minutes. The ambient light can turn it from a boring, flat scene this minute into a magical, riveting one the next. Add some measure of patience to your quiver of traits if you are serious about shooting landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Passionate attitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis involves being rid of some debilitating habits and inculcating some helpful ones. Getting up early is mandatory if you plan to get great sunrise shots. Being at the spot a few minutes to an hour early is necessary to plan and execute a gripping frame. It is Ideal to do a recce of the place beforehand. Don\u2019t be lazy when you choose the POV or shoot vantage. Walk around, assess and imagine the light a few minutes after, and then arrive at the best spot to shoot from. Develop a keen eye for detail, and be meticulous in your planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #5: Camels on the horizon, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/3.5; Shutter Speed 1\/640.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Shots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe human eye scans a scene and finally rests on the most gripping element that holds its attention. Remember this when you are out capturing a landscape. Ensure it has a singular point of interest with other elements complementing and adding to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click HERE<\/a> for a landscape with a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #6: Shimmering Shyok flows through Nubra Valley, Ladakh. Shot at dusk. EXIF: ISO 1600; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/2.8; Shutter Speed 1\/6.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnd it\u2019s a wrap! Soon as the lockdown lifts in your city or country, go seize the scenes in their magnificence. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPin it for reference!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. – Capturing a landscape – Travelure \u00a9<\/p>\n
The Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGeographies are defined by the cultures, its people, and above all, the diversity and grandeur of its landscapes. Every new place you visit wows you with its scenic vistas, each more heart-warming than the other. You could be passing through mountains or deserts, driving along rivers or sea, traversing the vast green pastures, or cutting across a dense forest. You want to take back every dimension of the place. So, you make stops, sure to capture its beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #1: Sunflower Farming in Andhra Pradesh. EXIF: ISO 400; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/11; Shutter Speed 1\/400.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce home, you review the pictures. All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #2: Reflection of barren mountains in pristine blue waters of Pangong Tso. EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/8; Shutter Speed 1\/320.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhotographing landscape requires some basic gear, an understanding of the art and craft of photography, some patience, and a passionate attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Necessary gear<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA decent DSLR (ideally a full-frame), a wide enough lens, and a sturdy tripod. I suggest a full-frame because the wide lens remains wide in it. In a crop-frame, the wide end of the lens suffers (e.g. in a crop-frame Canon camera, an 18mm lens behaves like a 28mm, since the crop-factor in Canon is 1.6x). And the tripod helps steady the camera in low-light conditions as you would not want a minor camera shake to ruin a perfectly composed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #3: Thiruvalluvar Statue on Vivekananda Rock at dawn, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin). EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 18mm; Aperture f\/4.5; Shutter Speed 0.8 seconds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. The art and craft of photography<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the craft will help you get the correct exposure during difficult light conditions, and your insights into the art will help you compose cogent and appealing frames using the basic principles of how a viewer\u2019s eye traverses a frame and takes in the scene. Appreciation of the art includes an understanding of some basic rules like the rule of thirds, use of diagonal, leading lines, frames, high contrast, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #4: A child runs after his cattle in Lolab Valley, Kashmir. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/5; Shutter Speed 1\/125.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhile a landscape stays put, how it looks changes every few minutes. The ambient light can turn it from a boring, flat scene this minute into a magical, riveting one the next. Add some measure of patience to your quiver of traits if you are serious about shooting landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Passionate attitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis involves being rid of some debilitating habits and inculcating some helpful ones. Getting up early is mandatory if you plan to get great sunrise shots. Being at the spot a few minutes to an hour early is necessary to plan and execute a gripping frame. It is Ideal to do a recce of the place beforehand. Don\u2019t be lazy when you choose the POV or shoot vantage. Walk around, assess and imagine the light a few minutes after, and then arrive at the best spot to shoot from. Develop a keen eye for detail, and be meticulous in your planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #5: Camels on the horizon, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/3.5; Shutter Speed 1\/640.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Shots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe human eye scans a scene and finally rests on the most gripping element that holds its attention. Remember this when you are out capturing a landscape. Ensure it has a singular point of interest with other elements complementing and adding to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click HERE<\/a> for a landscape with a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #6: Shimmering Shyok flows through Nubra Valley, Ladakh. Shot at dusk. EXIF: ISO 1600; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/2.8; Shutter Speed 1\/6.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnd it\u2019s a wrap! Soon as the lockdown lifts in your city or country, go seize the scenes in their magnificence. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPin it for reference!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. – Capturing a landscape – Travelure \u00a9<\/p>\n
<\/a>The Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce home, you review the pictures. All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #2: Reflection of barren mountains in pristine blue waters of Pangong Tso. EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/8; Shutter Speed 1\/320.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhotographing landscape requires some basic gear, an understanding of the art and craft of photography, some patience, and a passionate attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Necessary gear<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA decent DSLR (ideally a full-frame), a wide enough lens, and a sturdy tripod. I suggest a full-frame because the wide lens remains wide in it. In a crop-frame, the wide end of the lens suffers (e.g. in a crop-frame Canon camera, an 18mm lens behaves like a 28mm, since the crop-factor in Canon is 1.6x). And the tripod helps steady the camera in low-light conditions as you would not want a minor camera shake to ruin a perfectly composed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #3: Thiruvalluvar Statue on Vivekananda Rock at dawn, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin). EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 18mm; Aperture f\/4.5; Shutter Speed 0.8 seconds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. The art and craft of photography<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the craft will help you get the correct exposure during difficult light conditions, and your insights into the art will help you compose cogent and appealing frames using the basic principles of how a viewer\u2019s eye traverses a frame and takes in the scene. Appreciation of the art includes an understanding of some basic rules like the rule of thirds, use of diagonal, leading lines, frames, high contrast, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #4: A child runs after his cattle in Lolab Valley, Kashmir. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/5; Shutter Speed 1\/125.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhile a landscape stays put, how it looks changes every few minutes. The ambient light can turn it from a boring, flat scene this minute into a magical, riveting one the next. Add some measure of patience to your quiver of traits if you are serious about shooting landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Passionate attitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis involves being rid of some debilitating habits and inculcating some helpful ones. Getting up early is mandatory if you plan to get great sunrise shots. Being at the spot a few minutes to an hour early is necessary to plan and execute a gripping frame. It is Ideal to do a recce of the place beforehand. Don\u2019t be lazy when you choose the POV or shoot vantage. Walk around, assess and imagine the light a few minutes after, and then arrive at the best spot to shoot from. Develop a keen eye for detail, and be meticulous in your planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #5: Camels on the horizon, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/3.5; Shutter Speed 1\/640.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Shots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe human eye scans a scene and finally rests on the most gripping element that holds its attention. Remember this when you are out capturing a landscape. Ensure it has a singular point of interest with other elements complementing and adding to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click HERE<\/a> for a landscape with a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #6: Shimmering Shyok flows through Nubra Valley, Ladakh. Shot at dusk. EXIF: ISO 1600; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/2.8; Shutter Speed 1\/6.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnd it\u2019s a wrap! Soon as the lockdown lifts in your city or country, go seize the scenes in their magnificence. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPin it for reference!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. – Capturing a landscape – Travelure \u00a9<\/p>\n
<\/a>The Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhotographing landscape requires some basic gear, an understanding of the art and craft of photography, some patience, and a passionate attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Necessary gear<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA decent DSLR (ideally a full-frame), a wide enough lens, and a sturdy tripod. I suggest a full-frame because the wide lens remains wide in it. In a crop-frame, the wide end of the lens suffers (e.g. in a crop-frame Canon camera, an 18mm lens behaves like a 28mm, since the crop-factor in Canon is 1.6x). And the tripod helps steady the camera in low-light conditions as you would not want a minor camera shake to ruin a perfectly composed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #3: Thiruvalluvar Statue on Vivekananda Rock at dawn, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin). EXIF: ISO 200; Focal Length 18mm; Aperture f\/4.5; Shutter Speed 0.8 seconds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. The art and craft of photography<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the craft will help you get the correct exposure during difficult light conditions, and your insights into the art will help you compose cogent and appealing frames using the basic principles of how a viewer\u2019s eye traverses a frame and takes in the scene. Appreciation of the art includes an understanding of some basic rules like the rule of thirds, use of diagonal, leading lines, frames, high contrast, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #4: A child runs after his cattle in Lolab Valley, Kashmir. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/5; Shutter Speed 1\/125.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhile a landscape stays put, how it looks changes every few minutes. The ambient light can turn it from a boring, flat scene this minute into a magical, riveting one the next. Add some measure of patience to your quiver of traits if you are serious about shooting landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Passionate attitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis involves being rid of some debilitating habits and inculcating some helpful ones. Getting up early is mandatory if you plan to get great sunrise shots. Being at the spot a few minutes to an hour early is necessary to plan and execute a gripping frame. It is Ideal to do a recce of the place beforehand. Don\u2019t be lazy when you choose the POV or shoot vantage. Walk around, assess and imagine the light a few minutes after, and then arrive at the best spot to shoot from. Develop a keen eye for detail, and be meticulous in your planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #5: Camels on the horizon, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. EXIF: ISO 100; Focal Length 10mm; Aperture f\/3.5; Shutter Speed 1\/640.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Shots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe human eye scans a scene and finally rests on the most gripping element that holds its attention. Remember this when you are out capturing a landscape. Ensure it has a singular point of interest with other elements complementing and adding to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click HERE<\/a> for a landscape with a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shot #6: Shimmering Shyok flows through Nubra Valley, Ladakh. Shot at dusk. EXIF: ISO 1600; Focal Length 24mm; Aperture f\/2.8; Shutter Speed 1\/6.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnd it\u2019s a wrap! Soon as the lockdown lifts in your city or country, go seize the scenes in their magnificence. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPin it for reference!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. – Capturing a landscape – Travelure \u00a9<\/p>\n
A decent DSLR (ideally a full-frame), a wide enough lens, and a sturdy tripod. I suggest a full-frame because the wide lens remains wide in it. In a crop-frame, the wide end of the lens suffers (e.g. in a crop-frame Canon camera, an 18mm lens behaves like a 28mm, since the crop-factor in Canon is 1.6x). And the tripod helps steady the camera in low-light conditions as you would not want a minor camera shake to ruin a perfectly composed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An understanding of the craft will help you get the correct exposure during difficult light conditions, and your insights into the art will help you compose cogent and appealing frames using the basic principles of how a viewer\u2019s eye traverses a frame and takes in the scene. Appreciation of the art includes an understanding of some basic rules like the rule of thirds, use of diagonal, leading lines, frames, high contrast, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While a landscape stays put, how it looks changes every few minutes. The ambient light can turn it from a boring, flat scene this minute into a magical, riveting one the next. Add some measure of patience to your quiver of traits if you are serious about shooting landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This involves being rid of some debilitating habits and inculcating some helpful ones. Getting up early is mandatory if you plan to get great sunrise shots. Being at the spot a few minutes to an hour early is necessary to plan and execute a gripping frame. It is Ideal to do a recce of the place beforehand. Don\u2019t be lazy when you choose the POV or shoot vantage. Walk around, assess and imagine the light a few minutes after, and then arrive at the best spot to shoot from. Develop a keen eye for detail, and be meticulous in your planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The human eye scans a scene and finally rests on the most gripping element that holds its attention. Remember this when you are out capturing a landscape. Ensure it has a singular point of interest with other elements complementing and adding to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click HERE<\/a> for a landscape with a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let\u2019s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. – Capturing a landscape – Travelure \u00a9<\/p>\n<\/a>2. The art and craft of photography<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>3. Patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
4. Passionate attitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The Shots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>And it\u2019s a wrap! Soon as the lockdown lifts in your city or country, go seize the scenes in their magnificence. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Pin it for reference!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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