Add Scale to Your Shot

Photo skeptics. I'm sure all digital imaging enthusiast know a few--those people who leaf through your photos and have a hard time believing anything of your digitally altered photos.

To keep those non-visual believers in their place, try putting a couple of people in your natural wonder digital landscape photos to add scale definition. This way, people can take their known realities (size of adults) and apply it to your subject matter. Aside from pleasing the skeptics this technique can improve any wondrous view.

Filter Out the Bad

If you are looking to create digital landscape art remember your best friend & worst natural enemy – the sun. True, it creates light and awe-inspiring sunrises & sunsets however, it can also cause unwanted shadows to creep into your digital photos or reflect off the water to create weird lighting effects.

No fear, you have a weapon—filters. Polarizers (as well as and many others) offer a variety of shields to battle the negative effects of the sun. They can block glare and give you a more balanced-looking shot.

*When buying filters make sure they will fit your lens that will obviously fits into your digital camera.

Right Angle With a Wide Angle

If you're serious about shooting high resolution digital landscapes photos you need the right lenses and the right camera. One with a high megapixel count and the ability to switch out these right lenses is great for the job.

If your camera allows you to switch out lenses, try using a wide-angle lens. These lenses offer the widest view. You might also want to invest in a telephoto lens—this will give you the ability to get a close up shot of any place that's hard to get close to.

Shoot Without Shakes

Let's face it, shooting outdoors is not like taking snapshots in your living room. There are rocks, uneven ground and don't forget the wind. It's very hard to get a steady shot, shooting in-hand. So, for digital landscaping photos, your best solution is a durable tripod. Be sure to get a tripod that's light enough to drag around, but durable enough to take the wear and tear any elements dish out.

*To reduce shaking even more use a cable release (this is a cable that attaches to the camera and allows you to take pictures without touching the camera).

Don't Shoot Obvious

I'm sure in your lifetime you've seen about a cajillion pictures of Mt. Rushmore, Niagara Falls and the New York skyline. If you do find yourself in a digital landscape photo situation that reeks of familiarity, try shooting from a different angle. Shoot the skyline from the side. Shoot Niagara Falls from the other side. This rule of thumb can also help add interest to any familiar landscape like beaches, fields and forests.

*Another way to break the mold of conventional digital landscape photography is by using lenses that create different optical effects like a fisheye.

Seek Then Shoot

Shooting a landscape with digital photography is a lot different than shooting a person. For one thing you can't tell a mountain to smile and you can't make sure a forest is at its best on cue. The elements are what they are and it's up to you to get them at their most dramatic moment.

To reduce uncertainty about your landscape photo you might want to do a little research first. Scout out the place, look at maps, walk around, and see the area from every angle so you can get the most scenic area shot.

*Avoid is shooting mid-day. The sun at that time can cast dark shadows that could affect your landscape shot—and not in a positive way.