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Title: How to photograph Back to 4 sisters mountain area in Sichuan China, I was there climbing mountain last year. This was a 14km trek into changping valley and we camped in Muluozi area, a flat grass grand. In December, it was very cold and windy about -10C. the mountain at back is a technical 5000+ mountain called camel peak.; landscape photography of black mountains
away from city lights. Use a sturdy tripod and a wide aperture lens. Experiment with long exposures to capture star trails or short exposures for sharp stars. Consider including interesting foreground elements for depth.
• aperture: 8.0 • exposure time: 30 • focal length: 35.0 • ISO: 100
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. Here is equipment compatible with
Nikon D750, that was used for the original photo:
Camera Body
Nikon D750
From RAW to JPEG
Post-processing is indispensable for transforming raw pixels into
captivating, impactful photographs, enriching their storytelling and aesthetic allure.
Tools like
darktable (open-source) or
Lightroom
(commercial)
facilitate adjustments in
brightness,
contrast, and
color,
which
enhances visual appeal, corrects imperfections, and enables creative expression while optimizing photos for various outputs such as prints or social media.
Post-processing isn't a dark art for pro artists or geeks; it's a vital requirement for every image, regardless of its subject or content.