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FAQ

• Can landscape photography include buildings?

  The answer is yes, of course! Although they are welcome to appear, buildings shouldn't be a major focal point. Buildings complete the picture and add some spice to landscapes, but they are not the main element. They have the role of mere spectators. On the other hand, when the picture focuses heavily on cities, buildings, and places occupied by people, this type of image belongs to what is called urban landscape photography.

• When is Nature Photography Day?

  Nature Photography Day is celebrated on June 15. The origins of this day trace back to ancient times. The importance of documenting nature and natural history dates back to 79 AD, when Pliny the Younger narrated the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii. Also, naturalists provided drawings of medicinal plants. That is the case for Dioscorides and his prominent book De materia medica, or Matthaeus Platearius’ "Circa Instans."

• How do you edit nature photos?

  If you want to be a pro at retouching nature photos, the first thing to take into consideration is color. Use color correction to add a little punch to your work, or convert them to black and white to get an extra dramatic effect. The same applies to contrast: play with it and create vibrant pictures. Removing elements from the background is also a great idea if they are not very suitable.

• What makes good nature photography?

  Good nature photography can tell powerful stories and evoke curiosity. You can achieve this using a DSLR camera, paying close attention to the light, and applying the rule of thirds. But most importantly, respect nature and try to find beauty in animals, plants, mountains… Study nature, the rituals of animals, the ways in which they move, or the natural cycle of plants. Your photographs will be a success.