CAPTURE LONE FIGURES IN THE LANDSCAPE

A lone figure – a single grounding focal point – in a landscape gives a sense of scale. It can also show the appearance and clothing of local people, and offer an idea of what life must be like in this environment, helping the viewer to imagine what it would be like to stand in such a place themselves.

PERSON IN THE FOREGROUND

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Placing a figure at the forefront feels more ‘active’ and makes it easy for people looking at the photo to imagine themselves in that same position, in front of the incredible view.

PINPOINT FOCUS ON YOUR SUBJECT

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Selecting single focus points in the camera to home in on the figure in the landscape, rather than a spread or diamond, will draw the viewer’s eye, and will make sure the most important part of the shot is sharp.

DWARFED BY THE LANDSCAPE

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There’s something existential about a lone figure set in an enormous timeless natural landscape that’s indifferent to their presence. It can feel melancholic, reflective or peaceful – especially if the person is tiny and dwarfed by nature.