![]() (On the other hand, don’t shy away from capturing an image just because the location was easy to access. Instead, look for those unique spots that offer amazing views, even if they require real effort, determination, and planning to get there. So don’t rely on easily accessible viewpoints that everyone else can just drive up to and see. But it displays a view that most people will never see for themselves. A photo taken from the top of a mountain, for instance, requires a huge amount of time and effort. Such images often take significant effort to take, but they’re absolutely worth it. One of the reasons we’re often stunned by an impressive landscape photo is because it features a scene captured in a unique, never-before-seen way. Relatedly, check weather forecasts before leaving so you know what to expect! It’s important that you always plan for extra time at a location just in case waiting is necessary. Set up your composition and wait – just in case the clouds disperse just long enough to allow the sun to break through. If you arrive on location only to find the sunset blocked by clouds, don’t head back home. Therefore, landscape photography requires patience. It’s a fact of (landscape photography) life: The elements are practically always conspiring to ruin a perfectly composed photo. Regardless of how you approach it, scouting and planning will ensure you can make the most of your time it’ll also ensure that you get to your location safely and in plenty of time and that you find your way back (usually after sunset). Of course, the best way to pick locations is by visiting potential spots in advance, but due to time and travel constraints, that’s not always possible. You can use photography apps (like PhotoPills) to anticipate the sun’s direction long before you arrive on-site, and you can use Google Earth to check topography and even consider potential compositions. Learn how to read maps and understand how you can utilize them to find the perfect location. Don’t just wander around with your camera instead, always have a clear idea of where you are planning to go and the time of day that will allow you to capture the best photographs. Landscape photography is as much about planning as it is about the actual process of photography. Pick your location carefully (and scout in advance) This place is a paradise for every landscape photographer-no wonder photographers from all over the world keep visiting this location over and over again.1. Say one thing and most likely El Chalten has it. Lakes, rivers, mountains, glaciers, and much more. In the past four years, I’ve made my way through several countries, and while I’m far away from having seen the whole world, these are some of the places I’ve visited that should be on everyone’s bucket lists and that every landscape photographer should visit at least once. Long before I bought myself a camera, I was a travel addict-and, as I was starting out with photography, I suddenly realized that my camera would become my vehicle to travel the world, explore unbelievable locations, and capture beautiful pictures. But first, he shares his bucket list of top favorite around the world that “every landscape photographer should visit at least once.” Next week, Marco will be teaching photographers how he works with sunlight to create his stunning landscape photos in his first 500px Class: Understanding Natural Light. Marco Grassi, born and raised in the northwest of Italy, is an award winning photographer focused on travel and landscape photography, a 500px Brand Ambassador as well as a photography instructor.
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