In this blog post, we will be discussing the most important takeaways from Emil Pakarklis‘ video on capturing amazing panoramic photos with your iPhone. Pakarklis demonstrates how to create breathtaking panoramic photos using the iPhone’s camera features while shooting in a stunning location – Gauja National Park:
Key Takeaways:
Find the right location: A breathtaking panoramic photo needs a captivating location. Pakarklis chose Gauja National Park, with its giant river bend and unique perspective from a cliff, as the ideal spot for this tutorial.
Using the ultra-wide lens: When the scene is too big to capture in one frame, you can switch to the ultra-wide lens (0.5X). This enables you to capture most of the scene in one shot, but it still may not convey everything due to the vastness of the landscape.
Taking a panoramic photo: To capture the entire width of a scene, you can take a panoramic photo. Rotate your iPhone vertically, swipe right to left twice to enter the pano mode, and decide whether to start from the left or right based on the brightness and interest of the scene.
Choosing the right lens: Before taking a panoramic photo, pre-visualize the scene by rotating your phone from left to right and vice versa without capturing. Choose the lens (1X or 0.5X) that gives you the desired view of the scene.
Capture the panorama more than once: Always take more than one panoramic photo to account for potential stitching errors. This ensures that you have at least one perfect panorama of your chosen scene.
Experiment with different lenses: Try taking panoramic photos with both the 1X and ultra-wide lenses to see which captures the scene best. In Pakarklis’ example, using the ultra-wide lens allowed him to capture both the river and the interesting foreground.
Be ready for unexpected opportunities: Sometimes, the best photographic opportunities appear unexpectedly and don’t last long. When the sun came out during Pakarklis’ shoot, he took advantage of the fleeting moment and captured an amazing shot using the 2X lens.
By following these tips and always being ready for unexpected opportunities, you can create breathtaking panoramic images that showcase the beauty of your surroundings.
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