Grab yourself a couple of ND filters (Cokin are an excellent budget brand to get started) along with a p-filter holder – then you can combine them with a graduated filter to help with the sky as slow your exposures down. But as the post above says – you really need to using at the very least an entry level DSLR (Nikon D3000 or Canon 400D – these are the most widely used) – also try to pick up a different lens from the bundles available that has an independent focusing ring – this will prevent the filters moving. Once you have you mitts on one of these, then start snapping away.

As for the shots above – dont think that by getting a DSLR you’ll get shots like these in your first week – these take patience and practice.

Remember, you have to do the work, not the camera.

Most of these above are post processed in lightroom or photoshop to bring out the best of what the camera has captured, (which is a whole different subject). Start reading up on HDR and dodge and burn techniques and you’ll be amazed what practice and patience can achieve.