Landscape format refers to rectangular pictures which have the long side horizontal (and so the shorter side vertical) - as is common in a picture of a landscape. This is as opposed to portrait format.
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The landscape format gives a feeling of peacefulness and harmony.
The portrait format can add an exciting dimension.
If you want to reproduce other views of the motif later on, you should already consider this aspect when taking the picture: ...
Just because your taking an image of a landscape, doesn't mean the digital photograph needs to be shot in landscape formation. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Metering system that places importance on an area of the image below the center (in landscape format). This corresponds to the best portion to meter in an average shot of land and sky.
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Pictures taken holding the camera in the horizontal position are called landscape format. Holding the camera at 90 degrees to horizontal produces what's called portrait format.
The 'good' way of holding the camera recommended in this article translates very well to the portrait view as well. A lot of people take all their pictures in landscape format simply because it feels uncomfortable to hold the camera in the upright ...
Try 'tucking' your subject entirely to one side. This works really well when doing portrait-type shots in a landscape format.
The function of all of these can be disengaged using the ON/OFF switch on the top of the grip. The grip isn't as deep as the main, landscape format version, risking it being slightly less comfortable to use for extended periods.
Also test how the subject looks in portrait and landscape format, and think about where the main object should be placed in your picture. This guarantees creative and unusual views with emotional effect.
This applies to a tall building also, even shooting right up its facade to the sky in landscape format. Clouds and neighbouring buildings will often fill the frame.
 See also: Camera, Landscape, Format, Photograph, Exposure
  
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