Amateur Photographer  |  12th March 2016
COMPOSE YOURSELF
One of the most important aspects of making a successful landscape image is creating a well-balanced composition. However, I feel that sometimes we can be too quick to take the shot and perhaps don’t consider all the elements, which are key to a successful composition. On numerous occasions I have been to a location and noticed photographers turning up and taking a shot almost the instant they arrive. The camera is invariably held in landscape orientation and no thought is given to perspective. I’ve often said that if you love the landscape, then photographing it in great conditions can be an adrenaline rush. We need to be aware of this and ensure we don’t go home afterwards, load the images onto the computer and think, ‘Why didn’t I move a bit to the left?’, ‘Why didn’t I get a bit closer?’, ‘Why didn’t I get all that tree in?’
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Below is a selection of articles in Amateur Photographer 12th March 2016.