Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes?

Charlotte · 01-07-2007, 01:31

When you go walkabouts for landscape shots, where do you go?? I mean, surely you can't just walk anywhere, it's likely to be private property

I'm dying to go walkabouts for landscape shots, but don't really know where to start

Steve400 · 01-07-2007, 01:49

i havent done too many landscapes yet but ive tried to go to local places and get the hang of it there!

ive tried local parks / harbours / rivers etc, some local private land like Shanes Castle (a lot of acres of lovely land and historic castle) aswell but my dad knows everyone around here so havent had any bother that way so far!!

im always thinking of new places but theres not that much of a choice or maybe i havent the eye to see a good shot!!

Steve

ralph · 01-07-2007, 02:42

If i'm going off the beaten track i always use an OS landranger map the other option is to research the area you would like to see for walking guides etc on the internet. The other good source of information are local tourist information centres then can be really helpful!

P.S. It's only trespass if they catch you!!!!
Good pair of trainers optional!

dogdots · 01-07-2007, 04:29

I go on the back roads and take pictures from there. It is amazing how far out one can get doing that. You would never know the pictures were taken from a road.

danpen · 01-07-2007, 06:58

Charlotte,

Your profiles says you live in Hampshire, so these might be some use

Walking in Hampshire homepage
BBC - Hampshire - Features - Hampshire Walks
Hampshire Walks (page 1 of 1)

I've never been walking in Hampshire but have been camping with the kids around much of the midlands and north, mostly we do a quick search for local attractions, walks, beauty spots etc on the net before we go and then do whatever suits according to the weather. Local council sites and the BBC often have some nice, well described walks which are reasonably family friendly (ie not hardcore hikes) which is good if you're carting a tripod with you.

cheers

Dan

stupot · 01-07-2007, 08:27

I use a number of different ways to find good landscape snapping areas, a certain photography mag runs an article on '25 best places in a certain area' cant remember which of the monthlies it is but every now and then they'll run it. I also have a few books; Britain's most amazing places (which i know you have Charlotte

), The pip travel photography guide to England (It has a bit on the New Forest). Also on many many occasions i have just drove about all evening looking for places, areas etc

For me living on the coast I'm lucky because just to the west of Poole is an amazing coastline that runs for many miles which is where i go for a lot of my shots (as you can probably see from my gallery as the mostly seascapes). Also i grew up in Bath and know so many places in and around bath where i could get some great shots (all yet to be photographed) and i also have a brother who lives in Pembrokeshire which is just a landscape photographers dream.

So for me its a mixture of all of the above, and hey if you ever fancy venturing down to take seacapes Charlotte let me know and i'll give you a tour of the Jurassic coast.

***Dave*** · 01-07-2007, 09:28

As near as possible, as I'm a lazy git

**Markulous** · 01-07-2007, 09:49

Depending on whether going for a shot, going for a walk/hike or going from A to B.

If the first, don't use books (never look at) or photos (as I don't want to be swayed), so try and go to places that are not really visited. Rarely works, so end up taking the shot you've seen a thousand times before!

Walk/hike I almost always go off a circular walk (so have a good set of books/guides) and use combo of the guide, OS map and GPSr

Downside to the A to B is that you're usually not at the right time of day, weather and can't see/think of a good location! I frequently drive South Wales/Peak District and have "cut the corner" to take in the Malvern Hills as things were looking good. By the time I get there the sun's gone, it's freezing cold and for some strange reason I've lost all incentive to take a shot!

See the bottom of Derbyshire Views as I've done a description of how I ended up with those first 2 pics

**stepheno** · 01-07-2007, 09:50

To me the hard side to this is when you have exhausted all the nearby places - you know, half an hour in the car. Then the skill is to return to try to get a different slant on a place you have photographed before.

stupot · 01-07-2007, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markulous

If the first, don't use books (never look at) or photos (as I don't want to be swayed), so try and go to places that are not really visited. Rarely works, so end up taking the shot you've seen a thousand times before!

Yes i can be abit like that but i use books/magazines as a rough guide to areas then head of the beaten tracks and you can find some gems. Its also useful i find to see what has been done before then try and not to replicate these but move half a mile down down the coast or road!

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepheno

To me the hard side to this is when you have exhausted all the nearby places - you know, half an hour in the car. Then the skill is to return to try to get a different slant on a place you have photographed before.

I find different times of the day and year can give you a totally different view of the same area

orangepeel · 01-07-2007, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlotte

When you go walkabouts for landscape shots, where do you go?? I mean, surely you can't just walk anywhere, it's likely to be private property

Not a problem up here. We have right to roam laws - recently challenged by the bint that owns stagecoach but that's another story.

We can pretty much go anywhere as long as
1) it's not a state/military type place
2) Your not invading someones privacy - going up to the windows of a stately mansion for example
3) You don't leave a mess behind you.

We can even wander over farmers fields etc but we're to keep to the edges and not destroy crops.

Pretty cool. But we always had unwritten rules about access.

For engerland I thought similar laws where implemented.
The Ramblers Association - Freedom to Roam - Latest developments

Countryside Access - Things to Do - Open Access - Open Access Maps

Highgord · 01-07-2007, 16:56

Just bought myself a sigma wide angle zoom lens so just started to look for good landscapes. However the Local Authority parks are good, especially if they have lakes in them. also I live on the edge of the Peake District National Park so I'm hoping to get out there (if this b---dy rain ever stops) and get some good shots.

**stepheno** · 01-07-2007, 17:43

Just as a follow-up Charlotte, I drove my wife to Boundary Mill in Colne and decided to take the scenic route across Widdop Moor. I've done this journey many times and taken photos but, as Stiupot said, this afternoon's weather gave me a different take again.

**Markulous** · 01-07-2007, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highgord

I live on the edge of the Peake District National Park so I'm hoping to get out there (if this b---dy rain ever stops)

Weather in the Park today been great for dramatic shots (tho not been out myself)

01-07-2007, 01:31	#1 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,795	Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? When you go walkabouts for landscape shots, where do you go?? I mean, surely you can't just walk anywhere, it's likely to be private property I'm dying to go walkabouts for landscape shots, but don't really know where to start

01-07-2007, 01:49	#2 (permalink)
Steve400 Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kells, N.Ireland Posts: 812	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? i havent done too many landscapes yet but ive tried to go to local places and get the hang of it there! ive tried local parks / harbours / rivers etc, some local private land like Shanes Castle (a lot of acres of lovely land and historic castle) aswell but my dad knows everyone around here so havent had any bother that way so far!! im always thinking of new places but theres not that much of a choice or maybe i havent the eye to see a good shot!! Steve

01-07-2007, 02:42	#3 (permalink)
ralph Quite Chatty Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 83	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? If i'm going off the beaten track i always use an OS landranger map the other option is to research the area you would like to see for walking guides etc on the internet. The other good source of information are local tourist information centres then can be really helpful! P.S. It's only trespass if they catch you!!!! Good pair of trainers optional!

01-07-2007, 04:29	#4 (permalink)
dogdots Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 576	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? I go on the back roads and take pictures from there. It is amazing how far out one can get doing that. You would never know the pictures were taken from a road.

01-07-2007, 06:58	#5 (permalink)
danpen Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 875	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? Charlotte, Your profiles says you live in Hampshire, so these might be some use Walking in Hampshire homepage BBC - Hampshire - Features - Hampshire Walks Hampshire Walks (page 1 of 1) I've never been walking in Hampshire but have been camping with the kids around much of the midlands and north, mostly we do a quick search for local attractions, walks, beauty spots etc on the net before we go and then do whatever suits according to the weather. Local council sites and the BBC often have some nice, well described walks which are reasonably family friendly (ie not hardcore hikes) which is good if you're carting a tripod with you. cheers Dan __________________ A mad keen photographer needs to get out into the world and work and make mistakes. - Sam Abell My Photos

01-07-2007, 08:27	#6 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,318	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? I use a number of different ways to find good landscape snapping areas, a certain photography mag runs an article on '25 best places in a certain area' cant remember which of the monthlies it is but every now and then they'll run it. I also have a few books; Britain's most amazing places (which i know you have Charlotte ), The pip travel photography guide to England (It has a bit on the New Forest). Also on many many occasions i have just drove about all evening looking for places, areas etc For me living on the coast I'm lucky because just to the west of Poole is an amazing coastline that runs for many miles which is where i go for a lot of my shots (as you can probably see from my gallery as the mostly seascapes). Also i grew up in Bath and know so many places in and around bath where i could get some great shots (all yet to be photographed) and i also have a brother who lives in Pembrokeshire which is just a landscape photographers dream. So for me its a mixture of all of the above, and hey if you ever fancy venturing down to take seacapes Charlotte let me know and i'll give you a tour of the Jurassic coast. __________________ Stuart

01-07-2007, 09:28	#7 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? As near as possible, as I'm a lazy git

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Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? Depending on whether going for a shot, going for a walk/hike or going from A to B. If the first, don't use books (never look at) or photos (as I don't want to be swayed), so try and go to places that are not really visited. Rarely works, so end up taking the shot you've seen a thousand times before! Walk/hike I almost always go off a circular walk (so have a good set of books/guides) and use combo of the guide, OS map and GPSr Downside to the A to B is that you're usually not at the right time of day, weather and can't see/think of a good location! I frequently drive South Wales/Peak District and have "cut the corner" to take in the Malvern Hills as things were looking good. By the time I get there the sun's gone, it's freezing cold and for some strange reason I've lost all incentive to take a shot! See the bottom of Derbyshire Views as I've done a description of how I ended up with those first 2 pics __________________ ~CanonCreativity + SigmaSurReality~ by ΜΛЯΚ

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stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,634	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? To me the hard side to this is when you have exhausted all the nearby places - you know, half an hour in the car. Then the skill is to return to try to get a different slant on a place you have photographed before.

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Highgord New here Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 38	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? Just bought myself a sigma wide angle zoom lens so just started to look for good landscapes. However the Local Authority parks are good, especially if they have lakes in them. also I live on the edge of the Peake District National Park so I'm hoping to get out there (if this b---dy rain ever stops) and get some good shots. Last edited by Highgord : 01-07-2007 at 17:07.

01-07-2007, 17:43	#13 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,634	Re: Where Do You Go To Shoot Landscapes? Just as a follow-up Charlotte, I drove my wife to Boundary Mill in Colne and decided to take the scenic route across Widdop Moor. I've done this journey many times and taken photos but, as Stiupot said, this afternoon's weather gave me a different take again.