Tourism shooting skills
Kalajun Grassland, located in Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, is a beautiful tourist attraction. Here, you can experience magnificent natural scenery and rich Kazakh ethnic customs. In order to capture these beautiful moments, here are some photo-taking techniques to share:
Light application: The light of grassland is changeable, and the golden moments in the morning and evening are the best time to shoot. Soft side light can add layering and three-dimensional sense to photos. At noon, the sun shines directly, so you can consider using a hood or reflector to reduce the influence of shadows and highlights.
Composition skills: On the vast grassland, you can use the rule of "three-way division" to make a composition, and put the horizon in one third of the picture, which can make the picture more balanced and harmonious. At the same time, we can look for some natural lines, such as rivers, the path of sheep walking, etc., as guiding lines to guide the viewer's line of sight into the picture.
Color contrast: Kalajun grassland is rich in colors, such as blue sky, white clouds, green grass and yellow flowers, which can highlight the theme by enhancing color contrast. For example, using a polarizer can reduce the reflected light in the sky, making the sky bluer and the clouds whiter.
Character arrangement: if you shoot portraits, you can let the characters wear brightly colored clothes, in contrast to the green of the grassland. At the same time, let the characters do some natural movements, such as running, dancing or interacting with cattle and sheep, so as to take more vital photos.
Use telephoto lens: If you want to shoot cattle, sheep or wild animals in the distance, you can use telephoto lens for long-distance shooting, which can avoid disturbing animals and get better background blur effect.
Take advantage of weather changes: the weather in the grassland is changeable, so you can take dramatic photos by using the upcoming storm, morning fog or cloud changes at sunset.
Low-angle shooting: Try shooting from a low angle, which can show the vastness of grassland and the details of wild flowers. At the same time, the low angle can also make the sky occupy most of the picture and enhance the sense of space of the picture.
Pay attention to details: on the grassland, there are many noteworthy details, such as dew, insects, wild flowers and so on. The beauty of these nuances can be captured by using a macro lens.
Post-processing: After shooting, the color saturation, contrast and sharpness of the photo can be adjusted through post-processing to make the photo more vivid and vivid.
Respect for nature and culture: During filming, we should respect the local natural environment and cultural traditions, and do not destroy vegetation or disturb the normal life of local people.
In short, taking photos is not only the application of technology, but also the feeling and experience of natural beauty. In Karajun grassland, slow down and feel the charm of this land with your heart, and your lens will naturally capture the most moving picture.
Many people go to Qinghai to capture unforgettable scenery, such as the magnificent scenery of Chaka Salt Lake. Qinghai has a beautiful natural environment and excellent air quality, which is in sharp contrast with the gloomy city. Although the shooting conditions here are ideal, you still need to master some photography skills. Weather is a crucial factor in photography, so you must check the weather forecast in detail before you leave to avoid unexpected rain.
1. Techniques for shooting the sunrise:
-Use a small aperture (f/11 or less) to get a clearer picture and let the sun's rays form a star spot effect.
-Because the outside light is dark at sunrise, you need to use a tripod to avoid shaking when shooting with your hand.
-Use cable release or selfie mode to keep the picture stable.
-Use central spot metering or average metering, avoiding direct aiming at the sun, but aiming at the surrounding clouds or the sky slightly higher.
-appropriately increase exposure compensation to ensure that the details of the sky and sunrise are well represented.
2. Shooting the starry sky skills:
-Because the stars move, the exposure should not be too long, about 15 seconds is appropriate.
-Use a large aperture (f/3.2 or f/2.8) to capture more starlight and improve the sensitivity to ISO 6400.
-Choose a wide-angle lens, such as a fisheye lens, a wide-angle fixed-focus lens or a wide-angle zoom lens, focusing between 14mm and 35mm focal length.
-Single exposure or multiple exposures combined with post-processing, and multiple exposures are recommended for better orbital effect.
Summer and early autumn are the best seasons to shoot the starry sky, because the starry sky is visible for a long time and the moonlight rises late.
3. Composition skills:
-Use the trisection method to compose the picture, place the horizontal line in the upper and lower third of the picture, and adjust the blank proportion according to the beauty of the sky and landscape.
-The central point composition is suitable for symmetrical scenes, such as the great lake at sunset, and the sun is placed at the central point to form a symmetrical aesthetic feeling.
4. Photographic equipment:
-Carry two Quan Huafu SLR cameras, a wide-angle lens and a fixed Jiao Da aperture lens.
-tripod (such as Bainuo brand), cable release, ND filter, gradient filter and lens cleaning tool.
5. Photo weather query:
-Landscape photography is very dependent on the weather, so check the detailed weather forecast before you leave.
-Use modern weather forecasting applications, which can provide information such as cloud cover, atmospheric visibility, atmospheric transparency and gale warning.
Mastering these skills and knowledge can help photographers shoot distinctive and impressive works in Qinghai.
