How do you shoot railway photography? How to take railway photos to look good?

There seem to be a lot of subjects for railway enthusiasts, but railway photography is one of the most challenging genres out there. However, when it comes to railway photography, every photographer has a different way of taking pictures, and this article will introduce you to several common photography methods, basic shooting techniques used when photographing railways**, lens selection, camera settings, etc.

1. Camera angle.

Introducing the basic photographic angles of the railway**. The following is an explanation of low-angle and overhead photography commonly used in railways**.

The difference between eye-level shooting and low-angle shooting.

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Low-angle shooting.

Eye height is where you look through the viewfinder or LCD screen while standing. On the other hand, a low angle means that you are looking at the camera from the bottom, and the height of the camera is slightly lowered. Unlike the compositions you usually see, it feels a bit dynamic.

You can also make the train stand out by simplifying the cluttered background, such as emptying the background.

Overlooking the shooting. The photo is taken from above the subject. If you're shooting from a bridge or a hill on the track, you can also capture the top of the train, which you don't see in a normal shot.

Pan shots. Panning is a method of filming while chasing a train with a camera. By using a slightly slower shutter speed, the background flows, and you can create a moving atmosphere and a sense of speed.

Horizontal movement cameras are often referred to as "horizontal flow shooting", but vertical movement is also known as "vertical flow shooting". Conversely, you can also shoot by increasing the shutter speed, as if you were stopping completely.

Horizontal shooting (shutter speed 1 to 60 sec).

Second, the choice of lens focal length.

Depending on the type and preference of the railway**, long focal length lenses are often used. Especially in the case of composition**, it is easy to shoot superfluous things if you shoot with a wide-angle lens, so it is recommended to use the compression effect of a long focal length lens.

Also, when shooting landscapes**, wide-angle lenses are often used to shoot landscapes.

Telephoto lens (300mm 35mm) is used

Wide-angle lens (27mm 35mm) is used

3. Dynamic range.

Dynamic range adjustment is also important, especially when shooting white or black vehicles outdoors in clear weather. It is recommended to expand the dynamic range to prevent over-coverage and under-coverage.

The vehicle shown in the example image is slightly creamy (ivory) but has a dynamic range of 100% and white dots. On the other hand, in 400% of cases, you can see that the cream color is reproduced.

Dynamic range 100%.

If the dynamic range is 200%, set the ISO sensitivity to 400 or higher. If the dynamic range is 400%, set the ISO sensitivity to 800 or higher, or use the sensitivity AUTO.

To shoot with a Sony camera, first find a Sony camera, then set it up next to the railway, and press the shutter when the train comes by.

In fact, you should wear a skirt when the light is good, and then take pictures on the railroad tracks.

Grasping the angle, the railway is characterized by meandering, alternating vertical and horizontal, and the tone is gray, reflecting the feeling of the vicissitudes of the world.

You can choose some blazers, you can also wear some leather jackets, it is best to choose a train, ** degree to make a person look good. There will also be some retro and vintage feel.

Be sure to adjust the parameters, you can choose ** +, hue separation red +, saturation +, and then be sure to adjust the angle well, try not to face the sun.

You can adjust the filter, so that the ** of the shoot will have a hazy beauty, and it will be more meaningful.

When the train is about to arrive, it looks good to take pictures, and it will be on the hot search