Top landscape photography mistakes to avoid

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There are common, everyday photography mistakes that can spoil a landscape image.  It’s high time to identify and avoid them, and work toward improving one’s images with a little more know-how.  Here are some of these common mistakes to avoid.

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Lack of stability

While creative images can actually benefit from some blurriness, landscape images need to be sharp and crisp all the way.  In order to ensure that one’s images stay sharp, use a tripod.  If shooting in low light, this is an absolute must.

Neglecting foreground interest

It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of one’s main subject, like a regal-looking mountain range.  But this alone won’t make for a beautiful image, as the viewer’s eye will typically look at the foreground first for something interesting.

Lazy field work

One cannot simply rely on too much post-processing.  Take time to determine the best location as well as camera settings before shooting, and strive to get the best photos when out in the field.

Shooting in landscape format alone

It’s not always a must to shoot in horizontal format. In some cases, a portrait or vertical orientation can work marvelously, such as in a forest or mountain scene where the subject is more vertical than horizontal.

Including excess clutter

Some unnecessary elements in an image cam stick out like a sore thumb, so learn to spot these issues before they ruin the end product.

Ram Chary Everi is a 25-year-old freelance photographer and graphic designer from Orlando, Florida, who enjoys tuna fishing. Learn more on this page.