Working the Scene to Get the Best Shot
Ian PlantProfessional landscape and nature photographer Ian Plant discusses “working the scene,” experimenting with different positions, orientations, angles, and perspectives in the search for the perfect landscape composition. He demonstrates how to create compelling wide-angle landscape compositions using leading lines.
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