Part four in the book of Digital Nature Photography deals with three main ideas in light on the land. These three ideas go along with the process of finding photogenic landscapes, using the power of perspective while taking shots, and discovering the different types of nature’s natural mystical mirrors. A landscapes best indicator for the potential to be a great photograph is the presence of strong colors such as the most attractive color of red. Another addition that can help in making a great photograph of a landscape is the presence of clouds. One thing that it lists as important when you find a prospective landscape is to check the east and west horizons to see if they are clear of light-obstructing landforms, which is important to consider no matter what angles you choose to shoot at.
When photographing a landscape it is also important to keep foreground details in mind because they can help set a scene in combination with the landscape itself, the sky, and other layers in a landscape. There are also possibilities of finding small pools of water along trails or potential landscapes, which can turn out to be great use of a shot where one uses reflection as an added source in a great photograph. The best landscapes are also those in where there are no human abstracts such as light poles, fences and such. The book suggests finding peaceful landscapes in areas such as natural parks and forests, or land with minimal human territorial areas that wildlife may roam in peace. This leads into using the environment to your advantage with the power of perspective.
The book has an emphasis to be creative while setting up your shots and use things such as size cues and different angles of view. An example of both would be like shooting a landscape where you include flowers that are close to you in the landscape shot by lowering the level of the camera closer to them and keeping the rest of the shot in it as well. One aspect of shooting a landscape that the book emphasizes to do is make sure to use at least five, six, or more layers to give the photograph its perspective and depth so that way it is not too bland. The last section talks about the many mirrors in nature that a photographer may use to make an interesting photograph. Water is probably the best form of a natural mirror, and in order to get a great shot while using water as the reflector may require you to get down, dirty, and possibly wet.
Other reflectors in nature may include ice, crystal formations (although more or less rare), and just the simple use of filters may be necessary. It is important to keep in mind as well, that light is a big factor in the use of reflections.
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