Adding a human element to the landscape can provide a sense of scale for your photos, as well as a compelling focal point for the viewer. In this video, professional photographer Ian Plant demonstrates techniques he uses for creative self-portraits as he kayaks along the south shore of Lake Superior in the United States. Watch Ian as he makes self-portraits inside a sandstone sea cave along the lake, describing techniques he uses for remotely previewing composition and exposure.
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