In the past, we often thought that only professional equipment such as SLR can take beautiful natural scenery photos. In fact, otherwise, our mobile phones can do it too.
In our lives, some people are in love with the various beautiful scenery of nature. They use their mobile phone lenses to explore the distant "sea of stars", the magnificent "mountains, rivers and lakes", and the charming "sunset"... Every time the photographer freezes the camera, it broadens people's horizons and immerses themselves in the beauty of nature.
In the just-concluded 6 th MPC Mobile Photography Competition, Ke Haijun presented a quiet and profound pictureMoonlight and StarsWon the first prize of this competition, leading us into the romantic and wonderful natural world.
Every creator uses his own unique lens language to depict the image world in his heart.
Then,What kind of mobile phone image story does Ke Haijun (Xiaoke) have under the lens? What can we learn from his scenery photos?Let's take a look at the content of this issue ~
ONE.
Moonlight and Stars under the lens
There is a sea of stars hidden in everyone's heart, which is a yearning for a better life. When you are really under the starry sky above your head, this nature gives human beings the purest romance, which can always inspire people's creative desire.
The award-winning work "Moonlight and Stars" is a perfect encounter for Xiaoke. He said that at first, he didn't consider shooting the theme of "Moonlight and Stars". On the night of shooting, he originally wanted to shoot the starry sky. After arriving at the shooting venue, the moon just rose from behind the mountain.
Generally speaking, strong moonlight will cover the light of the stars, and the light of the moon may be much greater than the light of the stars, which is not suitable for photographing the starry sky.
But because it was not a full moon that day, and the moon just rose, the moonlight was not particularly strong, just enough to serve as aLight supplement effectSo Xiaoke wanted to try to pat what the starry sky looked like after the moon rose, so he had this "Moonlight and Stars".
We can see that the stars in the picture are still clearly visible, and there happens to be planes flying over.
During the shooting process, Xiaoke placed his mobile phone on a tripod,ISO adjusted to 2000，Shutter speed controlled at 25 seconds, then turn on the camera grid line in a dark environment, and take a blind picture to see the composition. Then, according to the situation of this photo, I made appropriate adjustments, took about 10 photos, and finally got the one with the best effect.
Because the early shooting was in place and Xiaoke's satisfactory effect was achieved, the photo "Moonlight and Stars" didn't have too much post-processing.
As far as he is concerned, the early stage is greater than the later stage. Good early stage shooting can save a lot of post-stage work, but it doesn't mean that the later stage is not allowed. He thinks that the later stage has a "finishing touch" effect on photos.
TWO.
ˉ When to contact photography
Xiaoke came into contact with photography in 2015. At first, he taught himself to photography, but the photos he took at the beginning were always unsatisfactory, and he didn't get ideal visual effects, so he gave up photography for a while.
Later, by chance, he met a mentor and helpful friend, and was deeply inspired by his photographic works. After a period of getting along with and studying with his mentor, his photographic aesthetics gradually improved, and the photos he took also changed qualitatively. Slowly, I returned to the road of photography.
Along the way, Xiaoke's most used shooting equipment is his mobile phone. Compared with SLR cameras, mobile phones are already very smart from shooting functions to the colors of finished films, so there is no need for complicated parameter settings to shoot scenery with mobile phones. In Xiaoke's view, we should focus more on shooting timing and improve our photography aesthetics.
THREE.
ˉ About "Landscape Photography"
As a major subject matter in photography, landscape photography has become one of the favorite subjects of photography enthusiasts.
When it comes to landscape photography, Xiao Ke, who is keen on capturing natural scenery, also has his own personal opinions.
In landscape photography, Xiaoke is more about pursuing a sense of beauty than those who pursue the perfection. He will also take pictures of places that have been photographed by many people. He thinks that after all, what others shoot is always someone else's, and it is also a kind of learning to shoot yourself.
He said that some scenes look simple, but they may not be easy to shoot. Only by shooting the scenes by yourself can you know the difference between yourself and others, that is, "what's good about the photos and what's bad about them", which requires more thinking and analysis. This process is actually to subtly improve one's actual combat experience and aesthetic judgment.
Therefore, in his view, landscape photography must see more, learn more and shoot more, which is very important, and it is a process of enjoyment and progress.
In addition, landscape photography also "depends on the weather to eat". Some pictures may not be able to be photographed when you go to the scene, and they are rare. But there are often surprises, which is the charm of landscape photography. There are losses and surprises.
FOUR
ˉ Includes the beauty of nature
It is said that "love can last for a long time." Because he has always maintained a heart of exploration for nature, Xiao Ke measures unknown places with his feet. His footprints spread all over the country, enjoying all kinds of beautiful scenery, and using his mobile phone lens to collect the pure beauty from nature.
In summer, flowers such as wolfsbane and poppy bloom everywhere in Ulan Butong grassland. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night and the existence of depressions, they often appearAdvection fog phenomenon。 In this fairyland-like environment, Xiaoke's creative inspiration naturally came out of generate.
He used unique composition, light, shadow and color to record the beautiful scenery of Wulan Butong grassland in the mobile phone lens.
Shot on OnePlus 9 Pro In addition to the vibrant grassland scenery, the sparsely populated desert area is another "window" for Xiaoke to explore the charm of natural images.
The sand shape and mountain shape in the desert are spectacular, and the gap between the sand mountain and the ground is also very large. In addition, there are frequent strong winds, which produce all kinds of beautiful and smooth natural lines (that is, traces left by the wind) on the desert, forming a series of unique natural landscapes.
Shot on OnePlus 8 pro He is good at using the camera function that comes with his mobile phone to explore the different beauty of the desert. For example, the following group usesUltra wide angle lensThe photographed Badain Jaran Desert has a broader perspective, showing the vastness and magnificence of the desert. "Sunrise and sunset" and "afterglow and sunset" add a touch of atmosphere to the picture.
Shot on OnePlus 9 Pro Regarding taking pictures in such desert areas, when you often encounter heavy sand and dust, Xiao Ke said that you should generally be prepared, such as using a magic headscarf to cover your mouth and nose, which can resist the sand and dust and help Take pictures better.
FIVE.
ˉ What is a "good" scenery photo
Xiaoke also expressed some views on the elements of a "good" scenery.
He believes that a good scenery photo must have"Good light and shadow."Because there is contrast between light and dark in the picture, the photo will appear more three-dimensional.
In addition,"Good color."It is also one of the important elements. By recording the colors stored in nature's color palette, photos will be more vivid and interesting. To get good colors, it is natural to grasp the good opportunity.
For example, the color of sunset that we see with the naked eye is very beautiful. The color we want in our minds can be recorded through the lens, and proper post-processing is an embellishment of the color of the picture.
Moreover, it is"Good artistic conception"This is the most difficult, because the "Peach Blossom Garden" in everyone's mind is different. This needs to be precipitated by people, and it is also the deepest thing in everyone's heart.
SIX.
ˉ tips for novices to learn "scenery"
Mobile phone photography allows each of us to become a recorder, and more and more people want to take good scenery photos with mobile phones.
So, what should a newbie do? Xiao Ke also gave three suggestions here, which I believe will be helpful to you as a beginner.
First of allBe correct in mind。 Don't think that photography is about the enigmatic stuff. In fact, from the perspective of beginners, photography also has routines.
For example, mastery of various compositions is the most basic and important link in the early stage. Because the early stage of photography is more important than the later stage, when you do it well in the early stage, the later stage doesn't need to be complicated.
Just like the early composition of your photos is good, coupled with beautiful colors and sufficient light, the photos you take may come out straight. If you want the photos to be more perfect, you only need to adjust the contrast and saturation slightly.
Secondly, it isEnhance aesthetics。 See more art exhibitions, go to some well-known websites to see some excellent photography works recommended by officials, and learn from them the composition and color of the creators, which can reflect what you want to express.
Finally, yesBuild confidence, this is also very important.
SEVEN.
ˉ Summary
In fact, the natural environment on which we live has never been short of beauty. Creators take advantage of the portability of mobile phones and keep the habit of recording at all times. Through the lens capture, those fleeting beautiful pictures can be frozen, and the charm of nature can be displayed to the world.
Nowadays, everyone around us who likes mobile phone photography is expressing his perception of the world and life in his own way. Every time they carefully record, they output not only a photo, but also their own exploration and understanding of mobile phone images.
There is no limit to creation. If you also like to shoot records, boldly shoot them with your mobile phone! Use images to keep every picture worth treasuring!
