Landscape Photography The Complete Manual

As a genre, landscape photography is probably one of the most popular, and for obvious reasons. From coastal scenes to cityscapes and the rural expanses beyond, there are an unending array of subjects both great and small waiting to be captured. The aim of this bookazine is to offer guidance so you capture better images, make the most of your equipment, and in the process, help you enjoy taking amazing photos.

Welcome • Your introduction to the world of landscape photography begins here

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Introduction to landscape photography

Types of landscape photography • There’s more to a landscape than you might imagine

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Gear up for landscapes!

Cameras for landscapes • Looking for a camera to shoot landscapes?

Lenses for landscapes • What you need to know about choosing a lens

The tripod • An essential purchase for the landscape photographer

Filters and filter systems • Some must have filters for your landscapes

Get more from your landscape photography

Understanding your camera • Let’s brush up on our camera craft

The exposure triangle • Don’t get lost in the triangle

What is an f-stop? • The mathematical bit

ISO, aperture and shutter speed • Our at a glance guide

Understanding hyperfocal distance • Calculating the best depth of field

Software and apps • Helpful and essential, the software you need

Top 30 landscape photography tips • A guide to getting the most from your landscape photography

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Landscape projects, tips and techniques

HDR landscapes • We shed light on this multiple exposure technique

Infrared photography • See the world in a new light

Black and white images • See the world in black and white as we introduce you to this timeless medium

How it’s done • The right lens for the job

Night photography • Some tips for quality night shots

Abstract and surreal landscapes • Turn the concept of a typical landscape on its head

Crystal ball landscapes • A unique way to capture the world

Super wide panoramas • Capture extreme panoramic landscapes

Astrophotography and skyscapes • Some handy information about shooting the night sky

Sunrise and sunset • Capturing images during the golden hour

Filters for landscape photography • Using filters in your landscape shots

Daytime long exposure • Overcome the limitations of fast shutter speeds in daylight

Rural and natural landscapes • Capture the countryside in all its rugged beauty

Coastal and seaside landscapes • A popular and dramatic subject

The urban landscape • See the city in a new light

Whatever the weather • Brave the elements and shoot in bad weather

Aerial landscapes • Radically changing your point of view

Deconstructed landscapes • Distilling a landscape into its component elements

Magic cloth technique • A low tech alternative to filter systems

Image editing projects

Sky replacement • Add drama to a dull sky

The Orton technique • Add dreamlike watercolour effects to your images

Curves and levels • Adjusting shadows, mid-tones and highlights

Contrast and saturation • Give your images more punch

Adjusting exposure • Recover under-exposed images

Rotating, levelling and cropping • Get your landscapes on the level

Adding a graduated filter • Digitally balance exposure in your skies

Panorama stitching • See the bigger picture with stitched panoramas

Digital exposure blending • Convert one Raw...