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Tips for Nature Photography

Craig Jensen

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Craig Jensen, the founder and chairman of Condusiv Technologies Corporation, likes to take photographs in his spare time. Landscape photographers like Craig Jensen can improve their photos by taking a careful eye toward their composition and making small camera adjustments to support the photo.

Using a small aperture helps to create the feeling of depth in a photograph. A small aperture will keep objects in both the foreground and the background sharp, though it reduces the amount of light entering the lens. When using this technique, photographers should use a tripod if possible to eliminate any movement of the camera.

A wide-angle lens works well for nature photography, especially in wide open spaces. A wide lens shows a broad view, and provides a greater depth of field, enabling objects in the foreground to remain in focus.
Still water in subdued light can create distinctive reflections, adding visual interest to a shot. To capture this effect, a photographer will usually need to take the photo within the first hour after sunrise or the last hour before sunset. A slow shutter speed will soften the appearance of these reflections - experiment with different shutter speeds to explore its potential.