The best part of landscape photography is getting out in nature. That is what draws people to it, and that is what led me to pursue landscapes over other genres of photography. The smell of the trees, the crunch of a good trail under my feet. The dirt, dust and wind. Well, most days I can do without dirt, dust and especially wind. But they are inevitable facts of being outside in nature. Without a doubt, when I spend enough time outside, I get dirty. The same goes for my gear. Then I start to notice odd spots in my photos. So I check my lenses, clean them and take another shot. Still there. Uh oh. Photo with sensor spot in sky What Causes Spots in Photos? Spots on a photo can come from many sources (as I have learned while processing film), but the two most common for digital photography are dirt on the lens and dirt on the sensor. I have become meticulous about keeping my lenses clean and carry microfiber cloths and lens cleaning wipes in my bag at all times. These are
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