Urban and Cityscape Photography
Urban and Cityscape Photography Quiz
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common element found in urban and cityscape photography?
- People
- Buildings
- Nature
- Traffic
What is the best time of day to shoot urban and cityscape photography?
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Midday
- Night
What is the best lens to use for urban and cityscape photography?
- Wide-angle lens
- Telephoto lens
- Prime lens
- Zoom lens
What is the best aperture to use for urban and cityscape photography?
- f/2.8
- f/5.6
- f/8
- f/11
What is the best shutter speed to use for urban and cityscape photography?
- 1/60 second
- 1/125 second
- 1/250 second
- 1/500 second
What is the best ISO to use for urban and cityscape photography?
- ISO 100
- ISO 200
- ISO 400
- ISO 800
What is the best white balance to use for urban and cityscape photography?
- Auto
- Daylight
- Cloudy
- Shade
What is the best composition technique to use for urban and cityscape photography?
- Rule of thirds
- Leading lines
- Symmetry
- Framing
What are some common post-processing techniques used for urban and cityscape photography?
- Cropping
- Straightening
- Adjusting exposure
- Adjusting contrast
What are some common mistakes made by beginner urban and cityscape photographers?
- Shooting at the wrong time of day
- Using the wrong lens
- Using the wrong aperture
- Using the wrong shutter speed
What are some tips for taking better urban and cityscape photographs?
- Do your research
- Scout your locations
- Use a tripod
- Shoot in RAW format
What are some of the most iconic urban and cityscape photographs?
- Ansel Adams's Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico
- Henri Cartier-Bresson's Rue Mouffetard, Paris
- Garry Winogrand's Women are Beautiful
- Diane Arbus's Untitled (Boy with a Hand Grenade)
What are some of the best books on urban and cityscape photography?
- Street Photography Now
- The City: A Photographic History
- Urban Rhythms: The Photographs of Gordon Parks
- New York: A Photographic History
What are some of the best online resources for urban and cityscape photography?
- Street Photography Magazine
- The Urban Lens
- Cityscapes: A Photographic Journey
- Urban Photography Blog