Advanced Scouting in the Badlands

Once you have generally scouted a landscape location, it is then time to refine your search for compelling landscape features that will make the best photo subjects. Professional landscape and nature photographer Ian Plant discusses how he explores by foot looking for the best subjects, in particular looking for compelling foreground features that can be used to lead the viewer’s eye deeper into the composition.

See all videos in our Photographing the Badlands Course:

• Photographing the Badlands—Course Preview
• Photographing the Badlands: Course Introduction
• The Best Lens for Landscape Photography
• Photo Scouting in Landscape Photography
• Advanced Scouting in the Badlands
• Assessing Your Scene
• Working the Scene to Get the Best Shot
• The Importance of Clouds in Landscape Photography
• Photographing a Sunrise Landscape
• Lighting Direction for Your Photos
• Midday Photography Light
• Photographing a Sunset in the Badlands
• The Art of Exclusion
• Identifying a Visual Anchor for Your Shot
• Photographing Rain and Lightning in the Badlands
• Using Leading Lines to Create Compelling Landscape Compositions
• Photographing the Badlands: Wrap-Up