Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape(风景)can be quite a challenge, mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.
生活在爱荷华州，试图成为一名以风景摄影为专长的摄影师可能会面临相当大的挑战，主要是因为这个玉米之州缺乏地理多样性。

Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar either farm fields or highway, sometimes I find distinctive character in the hills or lakes. To make some of my landscape shots, I have travelled up to four hours away to shoot within 10-minture time for me, I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.
虽然中西部的风景往往相当相似，要么是农田，要么是高速公路，但有时我会在山丘或湖泊中找到独特的特色。为了拍摄一些风景照片，我会开车四个小时去离我只有十分钟路程的地方拍摄。对我来说，我倾向于和几个朋友一起去国家公园或乡村冒险，一路上拍摄照片。

Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography. I often leave early to seek the right destinations so I can set up early to avoid missing the moment I am attempting to photograph. I have missed plenty of beautiful sun sets and rises due to being on the sport only five minutes before the best moment.
在任何风格的摄影中，及时到达合适的地方是决定性的。我经常提前离开，寻找合适的目的地，这样我就可以早早布好局，避免错过我试图拍摄的瞬间。由于只有提前五分钟到达现场，我错过了很多美丽的日出和日落。

One time my friends and I drove three hours t0Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin, to climb the purple quartz(石英) rock around the lake. After we found a crazy-looking road that hung over a bunch of rocks, we decided to photograph the scene at sunset. The position enabled us to look over the lake with the sunset in the background. We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset.
有一次，我的朋友们和我开车三个小时去了威斯康辛州的魔鬼湖，爬上了湖周围的紫色石英岩。在我们找到了一条悬浮在一堆岩石上的疯狂路段后，我们决定在日落时拍摄这个场景。这个位置使我们能够俯瞰湖面，日落在背景中。我们设法离开这个地点，爬得更高，因为还有充足的时间直到日落。

However, we did not mark the route(路线)so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once wefound the place, it was stressful getting lights and cameras set up in the limited time. Still looking backon the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would havebeen prepared and managed my time wisely.
但是，我们没有标记路线，最终差点错过整个日落。一旦找到了地方，在有限的时间内布置灯光和相机是非常有压力的。回顾这些照片，它们是我拍的最好的照片之一，尽管如果我事先做好准备，明智地管理我的时间，它们本可以更好。

24, How does the author deal with the challenge as a landscape photographer in the Midwest?
A. By teaming up with other photographers. B. By shooting in the countryside or state parks.
C. By studying the geographical conditions. D. By creating settings in the com fields.
答案：B

25, What is the key to successful landscape photography according to the author?
A. Proper time management. B. Good shooting techniques.
C. Adventurous spirit. D. Distinctive styles.
答案：A

26, What can we infer from the author’s trip with friends to Devil’s Lake?
A. They went crazy with the purple quartz rock
B. They felt stressed while waiting for the sunset.
C. They reached the shooting spot later than expected.
D. They had problems with their equipment.
答案：C

27, How does the author find his photos taken at Devil’s Lake?
A. Amusing. B. Satisfying. C. Encouraging. D. Comforting.
答案：B