Why using a tripod?

A tripod is an essential piece of kit for any Landscape or nature Photographer.

Firstly, it allows you to set up and compose your shot in advance. It gives you the time to look at every element of your picture, and make sure there is no unwanted element in the frame.

It allows you to make sur your main elements are in focus, and that your compiosition is right.

It also lets you wait for the right light, you might be in the right spot, have the camera, and composition spot on, but light can make an average picture into something with the “wouah!” factor, the tripod lets you wait for that without disturbing your setup.

Secondly, it allows for long exposures to remain sharp , avoiding  any movement of the camera during the shooting process.

Finally, using a tripod makes you a different photographer, it makes you work at a different pace, stops you from jumping from one frame to the other, forces you to think your photograph through, it brings you closer to the artist in front of the blank canvas.

I personally own and use two tripods:

A heavy-duty one with sturdy legs, great for shooting in the middle of a river , or on windy days. But it is very heavy , and is not really suitable when a lot of hiking or travelling is involved.

That’s why i also have a lighter one , not as sturdy but much lighter, i can fix it to my camera bag, or fit it in a suitcase when necessary.

Both of them are fitted with a quick removable plate at the top, allowing for your camera to be quickly fixed and removed. They also have built-in bubble levels to help you get your horizon straight.

Photos to follow soon….