​7 tips for mountain photography

Whether you are an amateur photographer who is interested in photography or a professional photographer who needs to practice photography, canvas prints mountain photography is an important subject in landscape photography. What should we pay attention to in mountain photography? How to take beautiful pictures of mountains? How to make your photos distinctive? Here are some important tips for what to do in mountain photography.

1. The weather

To get the best mountain photography, you need to travel in good weather. First consider the season, and then decide the shooting plan in advance according to the different seasons. In the cold winter, mountainous areas will be covered by snow ice, canvas australia road wet slippery situation, at this time must pay attention to personal safety, do a good job to keep warm, prevent frostbite. If you're out in the warmer months, it's a good idea to have sunscreen, pesticides and a hat on. To be sure, no matter what the weather conditions are, you'll need seasonal clothing and protective gear.

2. The time

Most photographers agree that the best time to capture a picture of a beautiful mountain is early morning or late afternoon. Because during sunrise or sunset, the light creates a unique lighting environment. Typical Mountain photos are made because the sun does not produce harsh light during these two periods, nor does it cast a shadow when you capture the moment of brilliance. In addition, the temperature of the sun at noon can cause smog in the air, making the image look polluted, big canvas prints something that doesn't happen at dawn or dusk. Also, there won't be too many tourists to get in the way of your shoot during those hours.

3. The lens

Generally speaking, when shooting mountains, you need a lens that can take a wide-angle picture. In order to ensure that the edge of the photo does not deform, the appropriate wide Angle lens focal section is 24-28mm. On the other hand, in order to cope with different scenery environment shooting, it is also recommended to prepare a zoom wide Angle lens, such as 24-70mm. A wide-angle lens can help you capture the magnitude of the mountain, while also allowing you to zoom in and get some interesting details as you look at the picture.

4. The filter

There are three types of filters that can be used in mountain photography: filters, UV lenses and polariscope. When shooting in high-contrast landscapes, filters can help you solve problems such as a dark foreground and a bright sky. UV mirrors are designed to protect your lens while filtering out sunlight, especially in areas with high sun intensity, such as mountain tops. There are many benefits to using a polarizer, such as it can help your lens cross a misty sky, or it can help reduce glare and snow reflections during winter shooting.

5. The tripod

Tripods are useful in mountain photography for two reasons: they provide stable support when taking long exposures at dusk or dawn; The second reason is that a tripod can help you get more unusual shooting angles, allowing you to break the mold and create a new perspective. In addition, when shooting mountain scenery, it can help you share the heavy weight of SLR camera and lens, reducing the burden of shooting.

6. The composition is

After you've overcome the lighting problem and know what types of shots work best for you in which situation, all you need to do is adjust your composition as you shoot. The first technique to improve composition is not to include too many objects in your photo, which can deanimate the mountains, which often look unfocused. Another consideration is to make sure that the foreground of your composition gives the viewer an idea of the proportions of the mountains, creating a sense of hierarchy.

Running water and floating clouds give the mountain a layered feel

7. The aperture

Setting an aperture before shooting a mountain is a very basic job, and there is fixed standards. In order to show the background and foreground clearly in the frame of the composition, the aperture of the camera should be set to a higher value (small aperture), depending on the situation, between f/8 and f/ 22. The specific value depends on your actual situation, but keeps in mind that the maximum value is f/8.

Today's mountain photography advice is very practical and easy to understand, and I hope you can easily deal with in photography. In addition to your knowledge of your own camera, the choice of matching lenses, the application of accessories and inspiration for composition, cheap canvas frames you also need to know the terrain and weather of the location of the mountain you are photographing to ensure that you can shoot beautiful mountain pictures at the best time and place.