Landscape photographers are accustomed to their subjects walking. They often even accept spending the night in tents. Hiking and landscape photography are inextricably linked. The experience of being in the middle of nature, away from civilization, gives the images a special emotional component.
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Without the willingness to travel several dozen kilometers on foot, many topics would be inaccessible. Plus, hiking greatly expands your photographic horizons.
In the current issue, landscape photographer Nicholas Alexander Otto reports on how he discovered his love of hiking and offers practical tips on planning, equipment, and motifs.
If you have never hiked before, it is best to start with a day hike. It is important to plan the route carefully and wear weatherproof clothing. Limit your photographic equipment to the essentials. A wide-angle and light telephoto zoom cover most situations. The backpack also includes a compact but stable travel tripod.
The next stage is overnight stay, i.e. a tour with one night stay. So you can take sunset, night and sunrise photos at one place. For this you will also need a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and more provisions. For beginners, we recommend spending the night in your local area to gain experience.
multi-day hikes
The final discipline is multi-day hiking. Detailed travel planning is essential here. In addition to the route, it is important to research camping sites, food and water sources in advance. Depending on the length of the steps, you can expect a daily calorie requirement of 3,500 kcal. Light, high-calorie foods such as nuts, dried fruits and energy bars are ideal.
Ultimately, it’s a matter of thinking about your own needs and habits. From clothing to shoes to backpacks, the right equipment emerges with time. The aim is to avoid compromises in terms of photo equipment, but also to save weight when it comes to hiking equipment.
Hiking also opens up new opportunities for photography. Whether it’s your own tent in the landscape, the hiker itself as an attention-grabber or as a path design element – there are no limits to creativity. The inclusion of people also creates a projection surface and awakens the desire to wander in the viewer.
So lace up your hiking shoes, shoulder your backpack and explore new photographic horizons! The efforts are rewarded with unique images and unforgettable nature experiences.
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Medium format camera Fujifilm GFX 100S II in test: Medium format cameras belong in the studio, not on the playing field. They are clunky, cumbersome and cumbersome. This is a widespread opinion that has been true for a long time. Only architectural and some landscape photographers usually carry cumbersome cameras out – and a sturdy tripod is an essential aid. With the medium format models of the GFX family, Fujifilm has always attempted to clean up this legacy image. We put the camera through a sporty test course.
Contents of C’T Photography issue 06/2024
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