wherever you are in the world W you're likely to be spoilt for choice for stunning summer landscapes you can shoot, although you may have to do some travelling if you're keen to photography some of the iconic locations that have become famous through social media.
Summer shoots aren't all plain sailing. though. While the light presents us with a wide range of opportunities, it can also produce high contrast and harsh shadows that are challenging to work with, and this is especially true for photographers who are new to this genre, who may find mastering summer lighting a greater challenge than the smoother and more subtle light of autumn, for example. However, by incorporating a few simple techniques, while optimising your camera's features to support you, it's possible to capture dynamic landscapes and atmospheric scenes, regardless of where you are.
Over the following pages we'll show you how to expose summer landscape scenes with professional insight from photographer Karolina Konsur, delving into the use of in-camera features and tools such as filters, while highlighting the potential for achieving remarkable results with nothing more than your existing photography equipment.
We'll show you how to maximise the potential of a landscape, discuss various composition strategies, and also reveal why the latest photography gear may not always be the most suitable for certain techniques in the summer...
VARY YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Work the location to extract its maximum potential, and use longer days to expand your shooting options
Finding unique landscapes to Fphotograph doesn't have to require extensive travel. With the right approach and perspective, many scenes can be viewed in a different light, and the resulting composition may even surprise you. It's important to keep an open mind, and to analyse each landscape individually by testing out different viewpoints.
This story is from the June 27, 2024 edition of Photography week.
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