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Glacier and Raft

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Place your hand over the raft and see how the absence of the small raft completely changes the size of the iceberg. When shooting in the vast, often abstract landscapes of the mountains, oceans, and deserts, look for people or familiar objects in the landscape to help the viewer grasp the scale of the landscape.
Photograph by Bill Hatcher

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When making long exposures, use a remote release to avoid camera movement. If you don't have a remote release, use the camera's self-timer.

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