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Anticipate
the tide
Seascape photography is an
excellent way to take some
fantastic scenic images full
of movement. The best
exposure time to capture
dynamic movement of is one
or two seconds, so this is what
you should aim for.
With the camera set to
Aperture Priority and using
a low ISO, you may find the
shutter speed is still too fast.
A polarizing filter can block up
to 1.5 stops of light, so try
attaching one to the lens;
alternatively try an ND filter.
Now wait for the tide to lap up,
then release the shutter just
as it begins to recede. It may
take a few shots to get the
timing just right, but you’ll
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Zoom into detail
With all this talk of fine detail
and sharpness, you can be forgiven for
thinking that abstraction doesn’t have a
place in landscape photography. When
you’re in a great location, it can be easy
to become fixated on the wider scene.
Details are a great way to make use of the
middle of the day, when light conditions
may not be suitable for wider shots.
Whether you’re at the beach, in the
woods or in the hills, there will always
be photogenic details worthy of your
attention. For these types of shots, a kit
lens or telephoto zoom will be perfect.Cli
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Capture movement
Movement is a common theme
that’s usually approached from the
perspective of capturing movement within
the landscape itself. Another option that’s
a lot of fun is in-camera movement; that’s
where you use a slow shutter speed andmove the camera during exposure to
create the movement blur.
An in-camera blur skill that produces
ace results at the coast is a horizontal pan
looking out to sea. You need a one-second
shutter. The best time to shoot is at sunrise
or sunset, when there’s colour in the sky.NEWCANONSKILLS
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