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Many times before a shot, I’ll move things around to get the composition I want.
For example, I might shift a tree branch to clear the view, push a rock to the left, or drag a log into an empty corner.
After the shot, I’ll put everything back where it “belongs.”
Is this an irrational act? Or considerate?
What are your habits when it’s time to leave – and why?
For urban landscapes, abandoned buildings, etc, yes, I make an effort to put everything back exactly how it was. Woodland scenes or whatever, if I move a branch, I generally just break it off and toss it to the side.
Photograph the landscape as it is not how you think it should look.
If the change falls under the category of 'the randomness of nature' then it doesn't matter unless it is unsightly or affects a habitat. So I moved a rock or a branch. Last week it was where I put it today because of rains wind etc. It wasn't there at all two weeks ago and in two weeks it will have washed down the creek. Probably other photographers have moved that rock around a few times already. What exactly is the 'correct' position?
Do you mean that you break branches from living trees, or from deadfall?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jody_S
If I have a branch drooping in front of the camera, yes I'll try to prop it against another branch or something but failing that I'll break it. Of course we have to define 'branch', I mean something small enough that I can just grab it in my hands and snap it. Twigs, in other words.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lachlan 717
You have not reached the Zenith of Green until you follow the rules in this book. A huge amount of learning how to leave no "footprint" on the wilderness. As title says... doing what is outlined in the book is "a lost art".
http://www.amazon.com/Shit-Woods-Sec.../dp/0898156270
There are those among us who believe the worst thing that happened to Earth was evolution... the branch that introduced "mankind":mad::p
I remember an article by Fred Picker in which he discusses how to cut branches and shrubs with the cut facing away from the camera (otherwise you'd have to retouch all the white spots you just created). He wasn't shy about altering the landscape to improve his compositions. I think he also kept his gardening tools with his camera kit.
Yes, Op it is being considerate if your restore it.
No, I usually don't restore much. i do clean paths on trails though. So people don't trip on rocks that just rolled down or branches that fall.
What a funny little notion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kuzano