Advanced Scouting in the Badlands

Once you have generally scouted a landscape location, it is then time to refine your search for compelling landscape features that will make the best photo subjects. Professional landscape and nature photographer Ian Plant discusses how he explores by foot looking for the best subjects, in particular looking for compelling foreground features that can be used to lead the viewer’s eye deeper into the composition.

See all videos in our Photographing the Badlands Course:

Photographing the Badlands – Course Preview
Photographing the Badlands: Course Introduction
The Best Lens for Landscape Photography
Photo Scouting in Landscape Photography
This video: Advanced Scouting in the Badlands
Assessing Your Scene
Working the Scene to Get the Best Shot
The Importance of Clouds in Landscape Photography
Photographing a Sunrise Landscape
Lighting Direction for Your Photos
Midday Photography Light
Photographing a Sunset in the Badlands
The Art of Exclusion
Identifying a Visual Anchor for Your Shot
Photographing Rain and Lightning in the Badlands
Using Leading Lines to Create Compelling Landscape Compositions
Photographing the Badlands: Wrap-Up