LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Landscape photography is the art of photographing landscapes, such as mountains, lakes, large nature sites, and more. For landscape photography, you want to capture a large area of land in one picture, so having a wide lens that can get most of the area in the frame is essential. If close-up, detail pictures are taken, that will lean more towards nature photography.
You'll want to make sure you photograph the scene at a good time of the day for the best lighting. This is usually sunset, overcast weather, or sunrise, so the whole area will have even lighting.
For landscape photography, using a tripod to set your camera on is best practice. This allows the camera to capture the most detail with minimal amount of shakiness.
Even though you're capturing a huge space, your photos still need to have a focal point in landscape photography. Whether it's a boat, trees, a road, or a cabin, make sure there's something to draw the eyes in.
This article linked above offers tips and tools for improving and advancing as a landscape photographer. This is interesting because they're not generic tips, and they're coming from a seasonal pro. These tips include:
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Location Scouting is essential.
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Walk around the area before shooting.
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Look for reflections.
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Think about your composition.