Photographing landscapes takes patience. It
might not seem as exciting as photographing con-
certs and sports, but when the photographs are
done right, they will get viewers to stop and stare.
Because I live on the West Coast of the United
States, many of the landscape photography
opportunities have to do with photographing at
the seashore, and the combination of the differ-
ent tides, structures, and sunset conditions makes
for endless photographic opportunities. Each time
I set up a tripod and camera at the water’s edge, I
am treated to a different scene depending on who
or what is present. For Figure 10-1, I set up the
camera before sunset and started to take photos as
the sun went down, waiting until I thought I had
just the right light.Most landscape photos are taken when there is
plenty of light, giving you many options when it
comes to shutter speeds, apertures, and ISO set-
tings. When photographing in low light, there
can be fewer choices, but the results can be much
more dramatic.
When it comes to landscape photography, you
can just wait until you get it right. The subject
doesn’t get up and leave or have to take a break
because they are tired. Landscapes don’t complain
or show up late; in other words, they make great
subjects for photographs.
ABOUT THIS PHOTO The water’s edge makes for a great setting, especially as the sun sets. This was taken on a small jetty to get a side
angle on the incoming tide. Taken at 1/30 second, f/2.8, and ISO 800.
10-1