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NatureGuy
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Few tips for landscapes:
Use a tripod
Use a small aperture, we're talking like f22 if or smaller if you've got it. Shutter speed doesn't matter because you have tripod.
Underexpose by 1/2 stop or more. Under exposing gives better saturation of colors, especially on film.
Avoid shooting subject in shadow against the sky. OP image is a great example of why you shouldn't do this unless you're going for a certain effect. It blows the sky out, or removes most of the shadow detail. One away around is strong flash, but what you can do with that strategy is limited.
Pick better subject matter and keep time of day in mind. Sunrise and Sunset are great, sunrise is the best though. There is a calm before and after sunrise in which most of the dust kicked up into the air has settled allowing for better sweeping landscapes. The reason for sunrise/sunset times is because you get side lighting which brings out textures and can give you nice dynamic shading and light.
If you're shooting digital, come to terms with the fact that you are to have to sharpen it.
Also pulling the midtones slightly darker via the levels tool in photoshop will give the illusion of better saturation without causing the problems that playing with the hue and saturation tool will create.
Did I miss anything guys?
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