Nature Photography For Beginners,
Digital Imaging Explained:
Bracketing

Easy nature photography for beginners uses bracketing for scenic nature photography. Great HDR images can be just three varied exposures away.



For high dynamic range to thrill us, it needs a mixture of exposures.

I use a Canon EOS-50D, which has a built-in feature for autobracketing from -2 to +2 EV in 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV increments in all autoexposure modes for three consecutive shots.

If you are using a tripod, all you have to do is set your aperture to the highest number and the self-timer (to eliminate shutter button shake) and with autobracketing in place, the camera will take three straight photos.

If you are in handheld mode, it’s important to ensure your slowest shutter speed won’t result in camera shake since you are taking three photos through this process. Also, it’s up to you regarding the self-timer mode or returning to the continuous shooting mode. Whichever mode, make sure to keep the camera steady and in the same place for three straight shots. That’s why I recommend the tripod route.

For the HDR photo of the Salmon River covered bridge, I took five exposures...

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