Picking the correct focus mode and focus area is crucial to get perfectly sharp photos. In almost any instance where your subject is not moving, these are the best settings to use: Autofocus Single Shot (AF-S) - This focus mode re-focuses every time you push the shutter button halfway down. While many landscape photographers tout that you should "always use manual focus", I find that the autofocus systems in today's cameras have far less error than user error that is present when using manual focus. In low-light situations, you may need to switch to manual focus to get perfect focus. During the day, autofocus single shot should have you covered in nearly any instance! Flexible Spot Focus Area - By default, most cameras are set to "wide" autofocus mode, meaning you are giving the camera full control over deciding what to focus on. I prefer to use the flexible spot autofocus mode, which allows you to move a small spot on the camera's screen (in live view) to pick the area that will be focused on. This is ideal for landscapes since you will oftentimes need to focus on an object in the foreground or background specifically. As always, it's important to review your images in the field, zooming in on the back of your camera's screen to ensure proper focus. The sharper the image is in the field, the less you'll need to do to fix the image on the computer. #landscapephotography #improvephotography #learnphotography #naturephotography #photographytip