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Landscape photography is all about capturing breathtaking vistas and the subtle beauty of nature. A critical component in achieving stunning, sharp images in such settings is reliable tripods. Whether you’re shooting serene lakes at dawn or rugged mountains at sunset, the stability provided by a good tripod can make all the difference. In this blog, we’ll explore how to choose the right tripod for landscape photography, delve into the essential parts of a tripod, and highlight top picks from brands like Manfrotto, Vanguard, and JOBY—all available at Henry’s. Choosing the […]

The All New Sigma 28-70mm F.28 DG DN Camera Lens The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a versatile lens for L-Mount cameras, offering a wide-angle to portrait-length range with a consistent f/2.8 aperture. Ideal for various shooting scenarios, it ensures sharp images with minimal aberrations, thanks to its advanced optical design. The lens features a smooth and quiet autofocus, suitable for both photography and video. Compact and durable, it’s an excellent choice for everyday use, appealing to both professionals and enthusiasts seeking quality and versatility in their photography […]

How do you photograph the essence of a city? How can an image create a story and sense of place? These are questions that urban landscape photographers work toward distilling in their images. From quirky people to interesting architecture to the juxtaposition of buildings, streetscapes, lights and shadows – there are so many elements that create a visually compelling narrative of urban life. Check out this collection of photographers using their Sony cameras and lenses to showcase the vibrant colors, lines, shapes, textures and patterns that exist within cityscapes, creating […]

The Best Landscape Photography Tips

Ansel Adams said, “Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer – and often the supreme disappointment.” He understood the challenges of landscape photography and how to tackle them. Technology and the advent of digital photography have eliminated many of the technical issues that Ansel faced, but his methods are still helpful to photographers today.

Landscapes in Concept A landscape photograph is most often created to establish a context for a story.  The story can be told with the landscape itself, or act as the establishing shot for a slideshow, collage or short video. Shooting landscapes is pretty easy — getting them to be great is a bit more work. Horizons A landscape always has a horizon in it somewhere.  This horizon line must be level.  If it is canted, your viewers will be uncomfortable, subconsciously feeling that they are sliding out of the image.  Your […]