Landscape exam
question 1 (worth 2 points)

in a landscape photograph, you want to be sure to include which of the following?

frontlighting

a perspective from eye level

a focal point < correct

all of the above

question 2 (worth 2 points)

what is a challenge in photographing forests?

dull colors

corrosive elements on the camera and lens

a lack of features

large variations in light < correct

points earned on this question: 2

question 3 (worth 2 points)

what is typically the preferred lighting for mountains?

frontlighting

sidelighting < correct

backlighting

all three produce the same results

points earned on this question: 2

question 4 (worth 2 points)

when will the reflections on the water be best?

a cloudy day

a windy day

a foggy day

a calm day < correct

question 5 (worth 2 points)

if you are photographing in a coastal area, it may be to obtain information on what?

the depth of the water

the temperature of the water

the tide times < correct

the average number of visitors during the day

points earned on this question: 2

question 6 (worth 2 points)

what is included in a cityscape?

buildings < correct

mountains

tide pools

all of the above

points earned on this question: 2

question 7 (worth 2 points)

with landscape photography, which depth of field do you normally want?

small

small to medium

large < correct

with landscapes it doesn’t really matter

points earned on this question: 2

question 8 (worth 2 points)

representational landscapes are photographs that record what?

a picture close to reality < correct

an abstract picture of some element of the scene

a photograph showing an impression of a scene

all of the above

points earned on this question: 2

question 9 (worth 2 points)

prairie and plains areas do not need a focal point since the goal is to show their expanse.

true

false < correct

question 10 (worth 2 points)

a slow shutter speed can bring out some of the detail in a wave of water.

true

false < correct

points earned on this question: 2

question 11 (worth 2 points)

landscape photographs are generally best when there is some focal point within the picture.

true < correct

false

points earned on this question: 2

question 12 (worth 2 points)

backlighting can showcase the form and shape of mountains.

true < correct

false

points earned on this question: 2

question 13 (worth 2 points)

landscapes are one of the easiest types of photographs to take.

true

false < correct

points earned on this question: 0

question 14 (worth 2 points)

if you want to photograph fog in a forest landscape, you can watch the weather report for information on when it might be most likely.

true < correct

false

question 15 (worth 2 points)

coastal areas can be particularly hard on cameras, lenses, and tripods with the corrosive salt water and spray.

true < correct

false