Nikon D7000: From Snapshots to Great Shots

7. Landscape Photography

Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Taking Beautiful Landscape Photographs

I grew up in northern Michigan and spent most of my life enjoying the wilderness with my friends and family. On Sundays it was a tradition to load up the station wagon and go for a drive in the countryside. When I wasn’t picking on my sister I could be found staring out the backseat window drifting in and out of conscious thought, dreaming of places I wanted to see. Now, some 30 years later, I find myself still drawn to visiting many of nature’s true wonders—this time with camera in tow.

In this chapter, we will explore some typical scenarios and ...