@billmillar.au: “My staple ingredients for creating a great photo are nothing new or ground-breaking – they are classics. But they are classics because they consistently produce great results for travel and landscape photographers everywhere.” @antoniootgianu: “Good light, composition, a unique place, imagination, inspiration, a little bit of luck, editing, and always believing in what you do.”
In addition, the following photographers also mentioned the weather conditions and the background story of the moment captured as essential in achieving a winning photograph.
INGREDIENTS TO CREATE A GREAT PHOTO
1) Light:
@billmillar.au: “My wife, who often accompanies me on my photoshoots, is always amazed (and usually annoyed) at how I can sit in the same spot for hours, waiting to see how the changing light affects the scene. But it is incredible how things can change with the right light, and I never want to miss the best bits.”
@nicolasletoublonphoto: “Good lighting makes 200% of the difference. Right before sunset or just after sunrise are my favorite hours to photograph. In addition, I love playing with shadows, and I use a quick shutter speed to get a sharp instant of the action.”
@_marekpiasecki: “The photos I value the most have an atmosphere created by light. The light is more important to me than the color. Therefore I enjoy winter photos since the lack of a broad color palette forces me to focus on the light more.”
2) Composition and colors:
@matt.schrum: “For me, a winning photo starts with the composition. Once I have the frame is all about setting it up at the perfect time, trying to bring out the colors.” @dadusvisuals: “I also always focus on colors in my shots. I spend most of my time editing until I am happy with the tones.”
@billmillar.au: “Rather than pointing my camera right at the subject and clicking away, I am always looking for extra elements that can add interest to the scene – something as mundane as a patch of dirt with a bit of grass can be used to create leading lines, and add depth to your image.”
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3) Location:
@billmillar.au: “In my case, photography and travel go hand in hand, and my favorite photos generally feature incredible locations and scenery. There is no shortage of breathtaking spots in Iceland, and this shot of Skógafoss is one of my favorites from my recent trip.”
@karolnienartowicz: “To take a good picture, I have to visit an interesting place. Preferably original and less known. There I am waiting for the appropriate light. I am looking for frames with an original foreground and a broad panorama.”
4) Weather conditions:
@takis_vsl: “The right weather conditions, combined with soft light, can also help you achieve a winning photo. For a moody feeling, capturing landscapes on cloudy days is ideal and something to consider when planning your photo sessions.”
5) The story itself:
@_marekpiasecki: “I would say what impacts the quality of my photos is this sense of awe I feel experiencing the beauty of nature or witnessing unusual weather conditions. The more unique the feeling, the better picture. So the connection with my photography is personal, even intimate. The whole story behind a photo has an influence as well. Most of my favorite images have a unique background story attached to them.”
6) Research:
@manu.el.s: “It always helps me to look for inspiration and ideas before I visit a place or hike a mountain on different platforms and ways. I take the time to research the location, especially when I go there for the first time!
Sometimes the conditions (light, weather, etc.) are different than you imagined or hoped. In this case – stay patient, take your time and act spontaneously.”
7) Passion:
@nico_9one: “The best recipe for taking a great photo is to do it with passion. The road to success as a landscape photographer is not easy to navigate. But with hard work, drive and passion, everything is possible!”
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