Wide-angle lenses are often the choice of choice in landscape photography, but they can present some unique challenges that make it difficult for them to produce powerful images. If you’re new to landscape photography, this helpful video tutorial will show you 5 common mistakes landscape photographers make with wide-angle lenses and how to fix them or avoid them altogether.
Coming to you from Nigel Danson, this great video tutorial will show you five common mistakes made by landscape photographers with landscape lenses and how to fix or avoid them in the first place. By far the most common mistake I see is not including the foreground element. The problem is that wide-angle lenses tend to push the background away, and without something in the foreground, the image can look very empty, with a two-dimensional, almost wallpaper-like background. Adding a foreground element can not only give a three-dimensional look to your images, but it also provides a natural point for the viewer’s eyes to enter the scene, and with a good lead it can help them move around. through and see the full frame. Watch the video above for a full rundown from Danson.
