Quick Tips for Better Travel Photography
If you're not into travel photography, you probably believe it's so simple. What might be so difficult about capturing images anyway? If you're into travel photography, you know it not that plain as it looks. But as a newbie, there are things you can do to make things easier.
Why It's Important to Research
Research helps you pinpoint the most interesting subjects that may exist in a specific place. Of course, the Internet is the best place for this. Check out some of the more popular photographers who have been to your target area. Don't copy them but use their images both as a guide and an inspiration.
Bright and Mighty
Color don't only make photographs more attractive, but more dramatic too. But the key is to keep things simple. Focus on just one or two colors. Any photo which is dominated by a strong primary color such as blue or red can be very powerful, and can evoke a powerful emotion. Red is usually warm and fiery, blue is calm and cool while green is fresh and energizing. Imagine the colors of spring or lush forests. These colors reflect fertility, growth and nature itself.
Light of Dusk
The word, "photography," was derived from a Greek word which means, "painting with light." The light at the height of a sunny day is harsh and unflattering. But the sun, as it sets low in the sky, is the best you can get for almost any subject courses. In particular, we mean the first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset.
Light of the Night
Alternatively, you can take photos at night. Artificial lights with natural darkness as a backdrop can be really dramatic. City lights sparkling, passing cars leaving light trails and misty blurs created by water movements are just three of the many possibilities you can try.
Creative Standout
Every place has its own landmarks, but you don't have to photograph them exactly the same way the others have. Try to be creative so you can add a distinctive mark on your pictures. Capture a popular sight using an unusual angle, or add a unique element. For example, try taking photos in the rain. Better yet, photograph subjects that no or few photographers have worked on.
Details and Their Effects
Being keen observer is important to photographers. Find the little details that embody the spirit of your subject - colorful local handicrafts sold on sideways, the rays of the sun on a cobbled street, an eclectic architectural feature, food presentation, and so on. There's no need for something very exciting. It's the way you remember a detail that brings out the spirit of your subject.
The Polarized Filter
Do you ever wonder how the pros can photograph deep blue skies so perfectly? Or how they can make water look very clean that you can see right into the bottom? This is all because of the polarizing filter, a certain type of equipment which can make your photos look great like no other. Being a travel photographer, this is something you should absolutely get. Check out http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Photography.aspx for facts about photography.
