V i r t u a l L a n d s c a p e A c t i v i t y
- an introduction to landscape photography
t i p s & t r i c k s
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- pick an eyecatching or famous location!
- choose the position of your horizon (a high horizon captures interesting things in the foreground, a middle horizon creates a balanced and calm mood, and a low horizon can be used if the sky is more of the focal point as well as the lighting)
- add depth (things in the foreground, midground + background)
- include compositional techniques (rule of thirds, leading lines, triangular composition, rhythm)
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i n s t r u c t i o n s
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1) visit your chosen location on Google Map Street View
2) use compositional techniques (listed above) to create a strong landscape
3) screenshot two different locations
4) compile your favourites and include notes
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M y P h o t o s
Above: Hobbiton: Movie set - New Zealand
Above and below: Honestly have no idea where this is... I closed my eyes and clicked. However, it is in New Zealand also
Above and onwards: Central Park in New York City, USA. I've always wanted to go here, it's so breath-taking!
N o t e s
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I had so much fun with this activity. I've always wanted to travel around the world, specifically NZ and the USA and I didn't have to leave my seat to do so. This is the perfect exercise to slowly introduce the fundamentals and building blocks to producing beautiful landscape photography for beginners like myself.
Majority of the 'photographs' I took included the rule of thirds technique as well as leading lines to gian and maintain interest for the viewer. However, I jumped out of my comfort zone and experimented with using rhythm in the first photograph of Hobbiton. I ended up extremely pleased with the result and am excited to further my understanding and techniques!
