Anytime you are taking pictures of uneven terrain, there are more opportunities for some big goof-ups, but also for some awesome angular shots. Slope landscaping provides such an opportunity, and photographing it can be enjoyable.
Instructions
1. Survey the area you will be shooting. Choose the position you will shoot from the most, and walk around to get an idea of where you would like to look. Since you are shooting on a slope, there will be lots of opportunities to get some unusual angles. Walk from the top of the slope to the bottom, and back again, all the while looking for fresh shots.
2. Set up your tripod. Pick an area front and center, at the bottom of the slope you are shooting on. Because of the grade, you will not be moving the tripod around too much, so be sure to choose a spot where you can get the whole area you are covering. This may mean you have to move back a little, or a lot. Familiarize yourself with the tripod, learning not only level it, but how all the knobs and levers work. Learn quickly put your camera on and take it off. Even the cheapest digital camera usually has the ability to fasten to a tripod.
3. Pick several areas of the slope, and, with camera in hand, lie down on the ground. Look through your camera and see what interesting angles you can come up with, without ruining the landscaping. This is especially useful for close-ups.
4. Do a test run. Start with some general shots from your tripod, moving into the more difficult shots where you are lying down or twisted like a pretzel to get the best shot without putting yourself in the picture. Make sure that you are on the right track. Delete the pictures when done.
5. Complete your shoot. Having practiced already, this shouldn't be too difficult. Just be sure not to do it at noon, when the sun is directly overhead and will wash out your pictures. Don't forget to have fun!
