Add Scale to Your Shot
Photo skeptics. I'm sure all digital imaging enthusiast know a few--those people who leaf through your photos and have a hard time believing anything of your digitally altered photos.
To keep those non-visual believers in their place, try putting a couple of people in your natural wonder digital landscape photos to add scale definition. This way, people can take their known realities (size of adults) and apply it to your subject matter. Aside from pleasing the skeptics this technique can improve any wondrous view.
Seek Then Shoot
Shooting a landscape with digital photography is a lot different than shooting a person. For one thing you can't tell a mountain to smile and you can¡¯t make sure a forest is at its best on cue. The elements are what they are and it's up to you to get them at their most dramatic moment.
To reduce uncertainty about your landscape photo you might want to do a little research first. Scout out the place, look at maps, walk around, and see the area from every angle so you can get the most scenic area shot.
*Avoid is shooting mid-day. The sun at that time can cast dark shadows that could affect your landscape shot¡ªand not in a positive way.
Shoot Without Shakes
Let's face it, shooting outdoors is not like taking snapshots in your living room. There are rocks, uneven ground and don't forget the wind. It's very hard to get a steady shot, shooting in-hand. So, for digital landscaping photos, your best solution is a durable tripod. Be sure to get a tripod that's light enough to drag around, but durable enough to take the wear and tear any elements dish out.
*To reduce shaking even more use a cable release (this is a cable that attaches to the camera and allows you to take pictures without touching the camera).
Right Angle With a Wide Angle
If you¡¯re serious about shooting high resolution digital landscapes photos you need the right lenses and the right camera. One with a high megapixel count and the ability to switch out these right lenses is great for the job.
If your camera allows you to switch out lenses, try using a wide-angle lens. These lenses offer the widest view. You might also want to invest in a telephoto lens¡ªthis will give you the ability to get a close up shot of any place that¡¯s hard to get close to.