The Landscape Photography Book

Creating Mystery with Fog and Atmospheric Effects

I’m a sucker for fog, and luckily I’m not alone. When I show a landscape photo with some clearly defined low-lying fog, or I’m up high, shooting down into a valley with a line of fog covering the land below, or a misty lake at dawn, it always draws a response from viewers. These atmospheric effects (as long as there’s not too much) are real crowd-pleasers because they add drama and mystery to your shots. So, where and when are you most likely to find fog? In valleys or low-lying areas, early in the morning, or on days when the temperature falls below the dew point. It also can’t be a windy day—the ...