Setting up a landscape photo

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So how do forum members go about setting up a landscape shot?

Ive got the camera lens tripod and remote already, ive also got a few Cokin P filters and the view i want to record.

Do you do all the pre focusing before adding the filters ? or add them after setting up the shots.

Any pointers tips or advice gratefully received.

In my defence i normally shoot spuggies on the hoof so to speak, but i have a hankering to shoot landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, etc.

regards Brian.

PS would using a polarizing filter be any use at the same time as HD filters ?
 
Depends on the scene, really...

The main thing though is a large depth of field for the detail (f11 or higher, I think), low ISO setting (< 200), and metering for the whole frame (as opposed to spot metering).

If I need long exposures or something like that, I'll use some sort of ND or HD filters. If there is a lot of glare or haze, I might use a polarizer...Tripods are not always necessary, especially if you have bright light even when the camera is stopped down.

Hope this helps.
 
Thanks Theonemule, not expecting too much light, im particually interested in dawn dusk seascapes, so motion blur on the water etc, I have both ND and HD filters and ive tried a few already.

regards brian.
 
Cuddy said:
So how do forum members go about setting up a landscape shot?

Ive got the camera lens tripod and remote already, ive also got a few Cokin P filters and the view i want to record.

Do you do all the pre focusing before adding the filters ? or add them after setting up the shots.

Any pointers tips or advice gratefully received.

In my defence i normally shoot spuggies on the hoof so to speak, but i have a hankering to shoot landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, etc.

regards Brian.

PS would using a polarizing filter be any use at the same time as HD filters ?
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Sunrises, sunsets? Which country do you live in?? :cuckoo: :D

You'd be lucky to even see a sun over here.
 
nuttyboy78 said:
Sunrises, sunsets? Which country do you live in?? :cuckoo: :D

You'd be lucky to even see a sun over here.
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Ok im ever the optomist LOL, was up early this morning, but the fog and mist are everywhere :( :bang: :shake: Next weeks looking no better.
 
Cuddy said:
Thanks Theonemule, not expecting too much light, im particually interested in dawn dusk seascapes, so motion blur on the water etc, I have both ND and HD filters and ive tried a few already.

regards brian.
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In that case, use a tripod, with a small aperture (> f16 perhaps) and a ND density filter for long exposure.
 
Cuddy said:
Ok im ever the optomist LOL, was up early this morning, but the fog and mist are everywhere :( :bang: :shake: Next weeks looking no better.
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Fog and mist are cool as hell, how can you (as a landscape shooter), not shoot it...:thinking:
You'll soon get bored with silhouette sunrise/set//cliche

I was up this morning for the fog, there was none...:(
 
joxby said:
Fog and mist are cool as hell, how can you (as a landscape shooter), not shoot it...:thinking:
You'll soon get bored with silhouette sunrise/set//cliche

I was up this morning for the fog, there was none...:(
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Emm when you cant see your hand in front of you, dont think that would be too interesting :D
 
Fog? , not been able to see more than 50 yards here in Glasgow for the last 2 days.
 
Cuddy said:
So how do forum members go about setting up a landscape shot?

Ive got the camera lens tripod and remote already, ive also got a few Cokin P filters and the view i want to record.

Do you do all the pre focusing before adding the filters ? or add them after setting up the shots.

Any pointers tips or advice gratefully received.

In my defence i normally shoot spuggies on the hoof so to speak, but i have a hankering to shoot landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, etc.

regards Brian.

PS would using a polarizing filter be any use at the same time as HD filters ?
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you obviously have done the walk about to get the best position for the shot
if the light is right...take the shot
i dont use any filters but that doesnt mean that its not ok..i have a camera with no filter thread ring
i would do all the set up and checks before putting on the accessories...

make a diary note of what you do and the location...it may look better in differing light conditions

a landscape needn't be the whole world...a part of the scene is still a landscape so long as it conveys
the area its taken in and tells a story as well...its not all lakes and mountains :)



it was a good day to walk the moss today..i put some darkening in the sky with picassa 3
 
Me.. I get lucky once every blue moon.
Right place right time, and have a camera (usually I dont grrr!).
Never have bothered with a tripod, but I'm not averse to playing with ND2/4 grad filters.
When it all lines up and I dont make a monkey of it I get a stunning keeper shot.
I've about 5 in 15 years.
 
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