One camera function that can be a lot of fun to play with (and that can get you some interesting results) is slow sync flash.
When shooting with a subject in low light situations you generally have two options; either to shoot with a flash or to shoot with a slow shutter speed.
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Where should I focus when taking a Landscape Shot?
When shooting a normal landscape image it is normal to attempt to keep as much of the image in focus as possible.
This means selecting a small Aperture (remember the larger the number the smaller the actual Aperture) to ensure that you end up with a large depth of field. This will ensure that parts of the image that are both close and far away from you have a good chance of being somewhat in focus.
But at what point in the shot should you actually focus the image?
I suspect that many digital camera owners would set the focal point as the middle of the shot – or even at the horizon – however it might not actually be
the ideal place to focus your camera.
I chatted this week with a landscape photographer who shared this tip:
‘Focus in the lower half of the image – at around the ‘thirdway’ point.’
