The world of photography is immense. And landscape photography is one of those rooms where few people step in. This means that it can be relatively easy to master. However, there are some of the greatest photographers sitting on the throne. 

The primary objective of landscape photography is to get a sharply focussed photograph of a landscape. And this is the only issue that many photographers struggle with. Moreover, many people also struggle to maintain their focus while zooming in to click a picture. 

So, how can you learn to take landscape photography? 

I personally love traveling, and so I take my camera everywhere I go. I take pictures of every place I love, whether it is a small waterfall or birds flying over a field. Initially, they were so dull, and I was not able to take good pics even though my camera was a good one. But, the thing I was lacking was the understanding of the concept of the focal length of the images. 

Understanding Focal Lengths 

Even though this image is of a particular object, it describes how changing focal length can have a great impact on your photography. 

Similarly, having a keen knowledge of focal lengths can improve your photography by a great margin. You can also attend various workshops where you can learn about the focal lengths, depth of field, and even how to set the right aperture and exposure while taking a photo. 

This is where I learned about the perfect setting of the camera. 

You can also try using different lenses while taking photographs. The different lenses will provide you with even more customization of the photograph. You can zoom with the telephoto lens or have a wide-angle shot with a 16-35mm ultra-wide shot that captures a lot of elements. 

Set the right ISO with the environment. 

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Environmental factors also have a major influence on your photograph. You will have to set different ISO for different weather. It is because of the change in lights and shadow of different weather types. This picture will give you a rough idea of how you should set ISO for different weather types. 

My mentor in the photography workshop, SPS Kalra, always says, “If you want to add a 3D element to your photos, you have to understand the lights that are affecting the surroundings.” And I know it is not easy to understand stating his line. But rather, it is a complex method. You have to study the surrounding elements that are influencing your subject (which here is the place you are clicking the photo of). This way, you will be able to click more beautiful pictures. 

This image will tell you more about the ISO setting of the camera. ISO also plays a major role in photography, whether it is landscape or any other. 

You can also add a different perspective by clicking the pictures while playing with the zoom of the subject. Now, either you can take a micro photo of a particular object or a macro picture that contains the whole scenery. It is just that the different perspectives can really enhance the image, and your artistic pursuit for a great image will be fulfilled. 

Use Tripod to click photos. 

You don’t need an expensive tripod, but rather a simple one would suffice. This way, you will be able to click pictures without blur. And make sure to have the right focal length and ISO before taking a picture. The shutter speed should be fast enough to freeze the subject and give a sharp and stable image. Many photographers use image stabilizers to have an even more sharp image. 

Takeaway 

Landscape photography is the art of taking pictures of beautiful scenery in a memorable photograph. And just by seeing the picture itself, you relive those joyous memories as if you are already there. This is the art and the perception you have to build in the minds of the audience that even if they haven’t visited that site ever, then also they can enjoy those moments. 

If you are a rising photographer who wants to master landscape photography, you have to understand the concept of focal length and ISO. These are the major factors that can improve your photography by a great margin. Tripod can be a great start to start taking great pictures. 

So, play with the artistic imagination and go with the flow, and dive into the world of photography. The scenery is not only something where you travel to on vacations or a trip. You can find some great scenery while walking back home from work or when you go out to park with family. Just don’t stop clicking those pictures.