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Hi, Just taken up photography in the last year. have managed to get a Nikon D70 with 18-70 standard lens, also have UV Filter, ND grey Cokin Filter and Polarising filter.
i think i have taken some nice shots but when i compare to others on EZ mine look washed out.
don't think i'm getting exposure right at present, and generally shoot at F11-13 on Aperture setting.
any tips advise would be appreciated.
Learn about exposure and light, there is a good book called Exposure by Chris Weston which is very helpful and goes into lots of depth on the subject.
Also get some neutral density filters if you do not already have any to balance out the brightness between foreground and the sky, you would also need to learn to work in the manual mode as if you are using Neutral Density filters in AV mode your camera is going to try and average the whole scene which you do not want it to do.
Chris
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My top tip is to be patient and make the most of the lighting conditions. I notice that a lot of the images in your portfolio look like they were taken in overcast conditions. This kind of even lighting is ideal for close-ups, abstracts and detail, but isn't generally good for landscapes. For those 'glowing' landscapes, it's best to take the images in early or late hours, as the light is lower in sky (giving excellent modelling on the landscape) and warmer too. You'll find that it doesn't take much post-processing on the PC to bring out the colours you see on many landscape images on this because of this practice
(contrary to some people's opinions, it isn't largely due to someone turning the saturation up to 11! EDIT: as per CB's comment below lol)
My other top tip is to study the pictures and writings of someone whose work you admire. The writings of Joe Cornish and Galen Rowell were massively influential on my photography. There's plenty of photographers on this site who are just as inspirational too.
Hope this helps.
Pete
Quote: You forget that CB has no idea and therefore has to come in at the lowest level.
Or alternatively does have some idea and has touched a few nerves?
Enough over-saturated landscapes on EPZ to make sure manufacturers of chocolate have plenty of material for their boxes...... for years to come!
LMAO!! 
Quote: It is perfectly possible to have colour and subtlety.
Agreed. And curiously, I rarely ended up with a Velvia-style photo during the many years I used it, despite what some contributors to the forum say about overssaturated colours. I must have been doing something wrong - no surprises there I suppose.
Hi,
In addition to the good advice already given I'd suggest really get to grips with what information your histogram is giving you,study the weather forcast,decide what type of image you want to achieve and get to your chosen location in plenty of time,hopefully to coincide with the optimum lighting and weather conditions.
An eye-catching and colourful landscape is produced by understanding and mastering exposure,skill and forethought and NOT through excessive use of the saturation adjustments in Photoshop.
Justin
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