One of the simpler tips that I would suggest for those wanting to add a little variety to their landscape photography is to shoot with longer focal lengths.
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While the majority of landscape photography is done with wide angle lenses (and rightly so – it’s a great way to capture to dramatic wide vistas) it can be very effective to take a lens with a longer focal length with you next time you set out to capture a scene.
Longer focal lengths can be particularly effective in those over-photographed locations where images can end up looking a little cliched. They’re also great for capturing patterns and layers on the horizon that often go unnoticed in landscapes shot with a wide lens.
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A quick tip for those shooting landscapes with longer focal lengths – make sure you use a tripod. With longer focal lengths, any camera shake or movement will be amplified. The longer the lens the more noticeable it will become. So secure your camera and consider using a remote shutter release of some kind.
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Post from: Digital Photography School
Great insights! Using longer focal lengths for landscapes adds a unique compression effect that often gets overlooked. At Phephotos, we focus on real estate photo editing, but we appreciate how techniques from landscape photography can inspire better composition and framing in all genres. Feel free to reach out to us here: https://phephotos.com/contact-us/.
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