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Title: How to photograph Sunrise over Lake Superior near Black Rocks; aerial photography of snow covered mountain during golden hour

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TIP: When setting up a landscape shot, consider the lighting, aiming for soft, natural light. Choose an interesting focal point or subject. Frame the shot to include foreground, midground, and background elements for depth. Adjust settings for sharpness and depth of field.
Camera Settings
• aperture: 29.0 • exposure time: 4 • focal length: 17.0 • ISO: 200
Camera And Gear
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. Here is equipment compatible with Nikon D90, that was used for the original photo:
image for Camera Body Nikon D90

Camera Body
Nikon D90

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.

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