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The best mountain photos are made by photographers who rise before the sun and rest only after it has. In his book Mountain Light, celebrated mountaineer and outdoor photographer Galen Rowell writes that "light during the magic hours [dusk and dawn] mixes in endless combinations, as if someone in the sky were shaking a kaleidoscope." The pinks, yellows, golds, and reds of dusk and dawn are hallmarks of his work and make Rowell's shots instantly recognizable. (more...)
There is an important point about photographing mountains: You must include some visual clue to indicate the true magnitude of the scene around you. Scale is probably more important in shooting mountain peaks and ranges than with any other subject.One way to establish a sense of scale is to use a wide-angle lens (24 mm to 35 mm) or wide-zoom setting and include an immediate foreground subject--a clump of wildflowers or a travel companion, for example. 
The glistening white sands, turquoise waters, and vibrant blue skies of tropical beaches are the stuff of which wall calendars (and daydreams) are made. Capturing the simple beauty of such scenes is relatively easy if you keep a few basic concepts in mind.
