Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-27

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car parks at the most scenic
spots overlooking the ShenAn-
doah Valley. The spectacular
broad vistaS and panoramas
are there waiting for US to re-
cord them on film.
However, therein lies q trap.
Although we can see the sur
rounding heights and valleys
for miles around. such views
are deceptive from a pictorial
standpoint. If we attempt to
squeeze such vast areas onto a
bit of film 35-mm. or even
larger in size we are heading
for trouble. The eye can scan
and appreciate the detail OF
such broad panoramaS that
become lost in inf1nity when
compacted to the size OF cam
era film.
Put Oh iect in Foreground
Such detail becomes rela-
lively unimportant when we
add the element of the human
figure to the picture. So. on
those all-ambracing SCENES
be sure to have some one stand
in the foreground to lend Spe-
ciflc interest to the picture. An
interesting tree or other object
will serve the same purpose.
Although any camera will do
for mountain photography, we
suggest you take one that uses
a rectangular film. A square
composition tends to detract
from the effect of great height
that we wish to convey with
pictures Of this variety. If
yours is q 2Ax2H camera you
can still plan a vertical franz
ing for your pictures by leav-
ing an adequate margin
around the actual composition
you will ultimately use in your
prints.
II you are the rugged type
who takes his mountaineering
seriously and plan a climbing
expedition, take as little extra
equipment as possible. Every
added bit of weight will be a
drag that will become more
burdensome with every step.
Camera, Aim, lens shade, and
q yellow K2 filter will take
care Of most picture situations.
TeIephoto Lens and Filter
Followers of the highway
can take along the works. A
tripod will come in handy
when you wish to stop down all
the way for great depth. This
will insure camera SteadineSS
during the longer exposures.
A telephoto lens will help
you reach out into the distance
to pick up a close view OF a
scene that would be lost in the
midst of a general panoramic
shot. In the mountains the
photo lens will save you many
tiresome steps and will make
possible pictures that might
otherwise be impossible to
snap.
Even a wide-angle lens can
be extremely valuable when
you find yourself backed up in
a narrow gorge where the nor
NAL camera lens isn't effec-
tive.
Filters should be Q must
with you on this trip. In the
mountains, haze is a factor to
be combatted. Without a filter.
haze that is scarcely visible to
the eye will record old film as a
misunderstanding fog. The K2
filter will cut through the
haze in most instances and will
also serve to make a record of
the clouds. For greater con-
trast you may use an orange
or even a red filter, often with
most spectacular results.
Watch your exposures in the
mountain. You will often find
great areas Of contrasting
shade and brilliant sunshine
Exposures based on one or
the other are sure to be I'M
Satisfactory-at least in tn
SCENES. Split the difference
by taking a meter reading and
and base the exposure on q mid
point. OF course, when people
or objects are to be the center
of interest let your exposure be
governed by a closeup reading
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