landscapes Archives - Hiking Scenery

I’m definitely more of a hiker than a photographer. Nevertheless, I very much enjoy recording and sharing the scenery I encounter on my walks, and so photography has become an integral part of my hiking experience. This escalated rather when I started my blog.

Me taking pictures. My wife Sophia doesn't take many photos, but she did a good job with this one I think: nicely framed. Looking at this now I think I lightened the shadows too much, but we can talk about that later.
[Asgard Swamp & Thor Head Track, Blue Mountains] — Me taking pictures. My wife Sophia doesn’t take many photos, but she did a good job with this one I think: nicely framed. Looking at this now I think I lightened the shadows too much, but we can talk about that later.

I definitely wouldn’t classify what I do as landscape photography. Those guys spend a lot of time setting up a shot, choosing the right lighting, and editing the photo afterwards. And they use a lot of gear I don’t have, like lens filters and tripods. The end result is often a work of art, but that’s not even what I want out of a photo. I just want to accurately portray what my eyes saw, and sometimes add a little artistry to a shot.

As I get more obsessed with my photography I am inevitably learning things through trial and error. I’ve compiled some of this learning into ten tips for taking decent shots of your hikes.