By Peter Phun
Travel photography is quite different from other photographic endeavors especially if you plan to make a living from it.
Most successful travel photographers are writers as well. Actually in the print world, you can't separate words from pictures. They complement each other.
What the picture can't show, the words explain in greater detail. So it's no surprise that some travel articles are sometimes from husband and wife teams.
That's the perfect job for couples. Think exotic locations, the love of your life with you and endless adventures together.
My biggest problem with travel photography is that a lot of the imagery you see have been so photographed that they're the equivalent of visual clichés. What comes to mind when you think of China? Great Wall of China, or the Forbidden City in Beijing? Egypt? The Great Pyramids. India... the Taj Mahal. Indonesia...Borobodur. Cambodia...Angkor Wat.
As in most printed media, the pictures tend to be more important than the words. A visually striking image will draw a casual browser of publication into reading an article even if the headline is not well-written.
A great selection of pictures of one destination can save a article with mediocre writing. But the same can't be said if the pictures are of poor quality.
No matter how good and compelling the writing, if the pictures are just mediocre, readers will not be drawn to the story.
Poorly composed images, especially ones with lots of technical flaws like low resolution, artifacting and digital noise cannot be rescued. As powerful as Photoshop is, it simply can't fix or add something that isn't in a picture.
Even if it can, there is the ethical question of are you allowed to? Most magazine have strict guidelines against such manipulation of images especially in their editorial content.
But poorly written articles can be "massaged" and fine-tuned by editors into some quite readable.
Tips for a successful trip:
1. Careful planning and research of your destination.
Obvious yet a lot of people don't consider this when making their plans. Festivities like Oktoberfest in Germany, Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California takes place annually at the same time.
And by planning I don't just mean planning for the length of time you are going to be at your destination. If you're a digital photographer, you'll need power to charge your batteries and a way to download and clear off your memory cards or you will be up the proverbial creek without a paddle.
If you're headed abroad where electrical power is different from home, you'll also a voltage converter. I recommend the Kensington 3317 International All-in-one Travel Plug Adapter.
2. Precise note-taking.
Whether you use a laptop or pen and paper, having good habits like keeping receipts and other bills incurred during the trip is important.
Even if you're not writing the article, precise notes on how to get from town A to town B, how much the fare was, the duration of the drive are all details which add value to your pitch to magazines or collaborative effort with a writer.
Remember your recall will not be so good once you're home. Foreign names have a way of sounding the same when you get home, so good note-taking is critical.
Your article will have more credibility if you provide details since a travel article is part "how-to" and part narrative. Another reason for those notes is documentation when you claim the trip as a business expense.
3. Digital SLR with wide and telephoto zoom lens
Think "light." If you're lugging around a lot of gear, you'll be too beat to use your camera. Traveling light doesn't mean you leave essentials like a healthy supply of extra memory cards, batteries and flash units at home.
If you're bringing along a laptop, then a supply of writable CDs or DVDs is important.
Even if you don't have a chance to edit your images after you download them to your computer, you should burn those images as a backup and mail them to yourself.
That way if all your gear is stolen, you'll still have images to show when you get home.
Prior to his arrival in the US, before attending college, Riverside portrait photographer Peter Phun traveled extensively, documenting his travels through photography.
He specializes in location portraits, weddings and editorial work. He writes about photography, Macs & the internet. He also designs websites and is a stay-at-home dad.
Previously, Peter worked as a staff photographer for 18 years at The Press-Enterprise, Southern California's 4th largest daily newspaper. He is the webmaster for the Mac user group in the Inland Empire.
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9/11/2551
Digital Photo Tips - Digital Macro Photography
By Decio Fernandes
Digital Macro Photography is special because just by taking a different perspective of something ordinary, it turns into something powerful and artistic.That is why digital photography is an art!
And because of that, this type of photography is not easy. There are concerns that you should address. You need to have steady hands on top of the ability to capture what people would be interested in.
Even though you can easily edit a digital photo in the computer, there is no need to waste time with that when you have the skills to adjust the camera properly when taking the photo.
Of course, to some people it comes naturally, but it is always good to learn new tricks and different perspectives by taking classes and reading about it!
Even though, there is equipment out there that can be used for any type of photography, it is best to have the right tools for digital Macro photography in order to have the best results. With the appropriate equipment you will be close to getting the pictures come out the way you want.
The subject you pick is also very important in this kind of picture. When you choose the right subject, you will be able to increase the appeal in something that was apparently ordinary.
The information about digital photography presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about digital photography or it will teach you something new. So always keep learning, reading about it and practicing!
Have fun!!!
For more digital photo tips and complete course visit the author lens at http://www.squidoo.com/better-digital-photo-tips
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Digital Macro Photography is special because just by taking a different perspective of something ordinary, it turns into something powerful and artistic.That is why digital photography is an art!
And because of that, this type of photography is not easy. There are concerns that you should address. You need to have steady hands on top of the ability to capture what people would be interested in.
Even though you can easily edit a digital photo in the computer, there is no need to waste time with that when you have the skills to adjust the camera properly when taking the photo.
Of course, to some people it comes naturally, but it is always good to learn new tricks and different perspectives by taking classes and reading about it!
Even though, there is equipment out there that can be used for any type of photography, it is best to have the right tools for digital Macro photography in order to have the best results. With the appropriate equipment you will be close to getting the pictures come out the way you want.
The subject you pick is also very important in this kind of picture. When you choose the right subject, you will be able to increase the appeal in something that was apparently ordinary.
The information about digital photography presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about digital photography or it will teach you something new. So always keep learning, reading about it and practicing!
Have fun!!!
For more digital photo tips and complete course visit the author lens at http://www.squidoo.com/better-digital-photo-tips
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9/09/2551
Senior Citizens and Digital Photography
By John Huegel
With respect to photography and digital imaging, older folks may be thought of as in one of these three groups:
1. Non-technical and having little or no previous photography or computer experience.
2. Somewhat computer literate, and/or had some film photography experience in their earlier days.
3. Computer-savvy and eagerly dives into each new technical innovation.
This article focuses primarily on developing the confidence and skills of the first and second groups. If you are in one of these groups, or know someone who is, and would like to develop digital photography skills, here is a checklist of experiences that will build upon each other to create confidence and competence in digital imaging.
Step 1: Be comfortable with a digital camera. Spend some time with the camera. Most of them will work just fine with the automatic settings. Wander around and take some photos of regular items. Find out where the batter compartment is and how to change or charge the batteries. Figure out how to change the "mode" so that you can have the camera take images appropriate to the subject, such as portraits, sunsets, sports and babies. By spending a couple hours one time, and a few minutes a day after that, you can become very comfortable with your digital camera.
Step 2: Know how to play back images. Every camera has a Play function where you can see the images on the display, but if you are like me, it's tough to really enjoy them that small. Most cameras will plug into a TV with a black cable that has yellow and/or white ends. The small end will fit into the camera and the round, larger end (yellow) will plug into a yellow plug on many televisions. Sometimes you need to set the TV input to "AUX" or some other setting to see, but the slide show that is the result is a real treat. This should take you about an hour to master. Don't forget to take that cable with you on trips!
Step 3: Know how to print images at a Kiosk. Pharmacies and discount stores have those neat kiosks where you can transfer, edit and print photos. Spend some time with the technician in the photo lab and they will show you how to take the chip out of the camera, put it in the kiosk, and choose your photos. Then you can edit and play with layouts, and print them right in the store. They can also back them up onto a CD for you. All of this without having to sit down at a computer! Plan on another hour to master this skill.
Step 4: Know how to transfer images to a computer. This can be a very frustrating step to learn, because there are so many ways to do it, and so many places on your computer for the photos to hide! Method "A" involves plugging that chip into a memory card reader (internal to your computer or external), and copying from there to a folder. Method "B" involves plugging the camera directly into a little "USB" cable that goes to the computer, and copying to a folder. Method "C" involves putting your camera on a docking station (not many cameras have this), and Method "D" involves some wireless technology that automatically transfers the images once you get close enough to your computer. You'll most likely be using Method "A", as it is most common, and fast. The main thing is to be in control of where the pictures go. I like to create individual folders for each session so I don't end up with thousands of pictures in one folder. You can name the folders anything, but my recommendation is "2008-09-15 Mabels Party" or something like that. This way the folders show up in date order. Plan on a few hours to get this right. You'll know you have mastered this if you can boot up your computer and quickly find out where your photos are.
Step 5: Know how to back up your images. Every computer gets sick at some point. You need to make sure that you are transferring your images from the chip or computer to some other kind of backup. I recommend "burning" them onto CD or DVDs. Most computers made in the last 4 years can do this. You'll need to know how to start up the burning program, select the folders and/or images, start the backup, and then verify that the DVD or CD actually has the images on them. Then you can label the DVD or CD and put in a safe place. Plan on an hour or so. Make sure you also learn how to take that CD, pop it in and get from it any images you want.
Step 6: Know how to share your images. There are many free websites that will let you send your images there so you can share with others. Look for websites that let you set passwords for your folders so that only the people you want can see them. The key tasks (after enrollment) are to know how to "upload" your pictures to your web site and to make them available to others. Plan on a few hours to choose, enroll, load and and play with the website. Don't forget to try out the website's printing and goodies shop. Note that in some cases, the website will act as a backup site for your images.
Step 7: Know how to make stuff from your images. The step above showed how to have a website make things for you. If you have a home printer, you can print on paper, magnets, note card stock, stationery, T-shirt transfers and more. You can also take your pictures and make screen savers, wallpaper (the main image on your computer), slide shows that will play on DVD players, and lots more. Some examples of photo products that you can make or buy include: Quilts, blankets, sweatshirts, T-shirts, puzzles, coasters, dry-erase boards, canvas prints, playing cards, coffee mugs, bag tags, key chains, and many more. Plan on several hours to explore how your talents can be put to use!
Step 8: Know how to edit your images. Once you have mastered shooting, transferring, saving, sharing and producing, you can get really creative. There are a number of image editing programs out there. Your camera probably came with one. Most of them will perform some automatic editing for you, and will let you change many things about the photograph. You could spend many hours at this step, depending on your interest level in growing at this skill.
Step 9: Know how to take better photographs. There are formal and informal classes for camera owners. You can browse magazines and go to museum displays. Talk to local photographers. Join a photo club. Spend time volunteering somewhere where you can use your camera to help people. Check out some online discussion groups on photography. You can spend many hours here as well.
So, how do you remember all of this? Flash Cards! Get some old-fashioned note cards and write "Step 1: blah-blah" on it, and take notes about your specific camera. Then you can refer back to them if its been a while. And, if something changes in your world, like a new camera, computer or printer, you can revise the Flash Card with notes, or make up a new one.
So, there is no need to be intimidated by digital photography. Get out there and shoot!
John Huegel is a photographer in the Erie, Pennsylvania area who specializes in Seniors, Dance Studio, Families and other groups. He is active in many charitable and volunteer activities in the Erie area. His work can be seen at http://jhphotomusic.com
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What is the Best Online Photography Class
By Robert Grazian
If you are curious about photography and want to know what the best online photography class is, then you should try searching these keywords inside the search engine on your computer. You can learn so much more about photography by a signing up for a photography class online. Not only will you be able to save more time using an online photography class, but you can save on gas too. With gas prices rising so much, this can be a huge benefit.
Now, you can sit in the comfort of your own home, and go to school. No more feeling uncomfortable in a class room setting, or feeling unsure about certain tasks while achieving your photography degree. When using a photography class online, you can feel assured that there are multiple instructors just waiting to help you through any problems you might have concerning photography and in attaining your degree.
Still want to know more about what is the best online photography class? Try asking people you know who are comfortable with using computers. Most people, who have computers, can show you how to search for keywords to help you get to where you want to go. It is very easy and fast. Once you get the hang of using keywords all you have to do is type in "want to know what the best online photography class is".
Once you learn the basics of searching for the keywords "want to know what the best online photography class is" then a whole list of online photography classes should show up and you will have a large amount of classes to choose from. By going through each one, you will be able to differentiate what pros and cons each online school has to offer you.
Most online classes are offered to people at a lower cost than at some community colleges would be and most online colleges will even accept payment plans. This option can be more suitable for people that want to engage in a photography class but may be short on funds. Going to a school and paying out of pocket to get your photography degree can be more difficult and more expensive.
Also take into consideration, the fact that most online photography classes are set up to help their students get their grades back more quickly through email. Some papers are even processed electronically, which in turn can cut down on a lot of waiting time.
The web is a fantastic opportunity for you to get the information you need in finding the best online photography class. Your just one click away in gaining more knowledge and pertaining it to your ability to being an outstanding photographer. Now is the time to grab a hold of your future and make the best of it. If you truly feel like photography is for you, then sign up with the best online photography class today.
Robert Grazian is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about photography visit Digital Photography Classes Online for current articles and discussions.
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If you are curious about photography and want to know what the best online photography class is, then you should try searching these keywords inside the search engine on your computer. You can learn so much more about photography by a signing up for a photography class online. Not only will you be able to save more time using an online photography class, but you can save on gas too. With gas prices rising so much, this can be a huge benefit.
Now, you can sit in the comfort of your own home, and go to school. No more feeling uncomfortable in a class room setting, or feeling unsure about certain tasks while achieving your photography degree. When using a photography class online, you can feel assured that there are multiple instructors just waiting to help you through any problems you might have concerning photography and in attaining your degree.
Still want to know more about what is the best online photography class? Try asking people you know who are comfortable with using computers. Most people, who have computers, can show you how to search for keywords to help you get to where you want to go. It is very easy and fast. Once you get the hang of using keywords all you have to do is type in "want to know what the best online photography class is".
Once you learn the basics of searching for the keywords "want to know what the best online photography class is" then a whole list of online photography classes should show up and you will have a large amount of classes to choose from. By going through each one, you will be able to differentiate what pros and cons each online school has to offer you.
Most online classes are offered to people at a lower cost than at some community colleges would be and most online colleges will even accept payment plans. This option can be more suitable for people that want to engage in a photography class but may be short on funds. Going to a school and paying out of pocket to get your photography degree can be more difficult and more expensive.
Also take into consideration, the fact that most online photography classes are set up to help their students get their grades back more quickly through email. Some papers are even processed electronically, which in turn can cut down on a lot of waiting time.
The web is a fantastic opportunity for you to get the information you need in finding the best online photography class. Your just one click away in gaining more knowledge and pertaining it to your ability to being an outstanding photographer. Now is the time to grab a hold of your future and make the best of it. If you truly feel like photography is for you, then sign up with the best online photography class today.
Robert Grazian is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about photography visit Digital Photography Classes Online for current articles and discussions.
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9/04/2551
Digital Photography Tips - Landscape Pictures
By Augusto Clarke
I'm guessing that I'm a lot like you in that I want to take good pictures.
Not necessarily because I want to sell them, but just because I want to take better pictures when I go on vacation or when I go to parties or just when I'm going around town. I've done a lot of searching and have found some tips that I thought you may find handy, so I figured I'd share with you in this article.
This is by no means a definitive list, but these are the most pertinent digital photography tips about landscape photography that I've found most useful. Without further ado, here are 8 tips about digital photography of landscapes:
Landscape pictures:
1. The best light is early in the morning, or late afternoon just before sunset. No one ever photographs the Grand Canyon in the middle of the day for a reason. The hour just after sunset is known as the golden hour because of the golden hue of the light. Make sure you turn off the flash so you can capture all the colors. Make sure that you use a tripod to steady the camera during times of low light. A window sill, fence post or wall will do the trick in a pinch. Of course, you can take pictures at any time of day, just make sure that you play around with the effect of the natural light on your photo. So, tip #1 can be summarized as: Choose the right light.
2. Use the software on your camera. Depending on the camera, it may have a special setting just for taking digital pictures of the landscape. It's usually called the landscape shooting mode. This camera mode usually ensures that all items both near and far are focused and color balanced. So, tip #2 can be summarized as: Use your camera's settings properly.
3. If you want to show the magnitude of a scene, use objects that are close to the camera to show the magnitude and scale of the scene. Use something like a fence post or the branch of a tree to juxtapose in your picture.
4. Another great way to show the magnitude of a scene is to feature people in the landscape pictures. This is great for showing the majesty of the scene.
5. Place your subjects off center. Place the people or the objects in your pictures just off center to make for a more interesting shot. Some scenes are just more interesting when there's a person in the picture.
6. Frame the shot using framing techniques to help the photo seem complete.
7. Enhance your photos using the color effects that come with your camera's software. For instance, you can enhance the color of the sky or of the ground using the digital settings on your camera to make the scene look richer.
8. Have fun taking pictures!
Want more? Check out vacation photography for tips on taking better pictures while you're on vacation.
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I'm guessing that I'm a lot like you in that I want to take good pictures.
Not necessarily because I want to sell them, but just because I want to take better pictures when I go on vacation or when I go to parties or just when I'm going around town. I've done a lot of searching and have found some tips that I thought you may find handy, so I figured I'd share with you in this article.
This is by no means a definitive list, but these are the most pertinent digital photography tips about landscape photography that I've found most useful. Without further ado, here are 8 tips about digital photography of landscapes:
Landscape pictures:
1. The best light is early in the morning, or late afternoon just before sunset. No one ever photographs the Grand Canyon in the middle of the day for a reason. The hour just after sunset is known as the golden hour because of the golden hue of the light. Make sure you turn off the flash so you can capture all the colors. Make sure that you use a tripod to steady the camera during times of low light. A window sill, fence post or wall will do the trick in a pinch. Of course, you can take pictures at any time of day, just make sure that you play around with the effect of the natural light on your photo. So, tip #1 can be summarized as: Choose the right light.
2. Use the software on your camera. Depending on the camera, it may have a special setting just for taking digital pictures of the landscape. It's usually called the landscape shooting mode. This camera mode usually ensures that all items both near and far are focused and color balanced. So, tip #2 can be summarized as: Use your camera's settings properly.
3. If you want to show the magnitude of a scene, use objects that are close to the camera to show the magnitude and scale of the scene. Use something like a fence post or the branch of a tree to juxtapose in your picture.
4. Another great way to show the magnitude of a scene is to feature people in the landscape pictures. This is great for showing the majesty of the scene.
5. Place your subjects off center. Place the people or the objects in your pictures just off center to make for a more interesting shot. Some scenes are just more interesting when there's a person in the picture.
6. Frame the shot using framing techniques to help the photo seem complete.
7. Enhance your photos using the color effects that come with your camera's software. For instance, you can enhance the color of the sky or of the ground using the digital settings on your camera to make the scene look richer.
8. Have fun taking pictures!
Want more? Check out vacation photography for tips on taking better pictures while you're on vacation.
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9/03/2551
9/02/2551
Photography For Beginners - Capturing Motion With a Slow Shutter Speed
By Andrew Goodall
A digital SLR camera gives you the power to capture some amazing effects, once you know how to use it. You can develop all the skills of a professional once you understand your manual settings.
If you have grown up with a 'point and shoot' camera and have just taken the plunge with a new digital SLR, don't just leave it on auto. That is a waste of good technology; it means you are still using your equipment as a point and shoot camera. The key to improving your photography is to learn to use your manual settings.
One of these settings is Shutter Speed. It is fun to experiment with and easy to see the results in your photos. Although we usually try to freeze our subject with the fastest shutter speed possible, you can get some great effects by using a slower shutter speed to capture movement effects.
To try this out, you can set your camera to Shutter Priority, in which case you can set the shutter speed and the camera will take care of the aperture for you. Or, you can go to fully manual and adjust both settings yourself. Just remember to keep your exposure balanced by compensating each movement in the shutter speed setting with a corresponding movement of the aperture setting.
Remember to always use a tripod for slow shutter speed photos.
Here are five ideas for great capturing great motion effects, simply by slowing down your shutter speed to capture the movement of the subject. If you haven't tried this before, you will have some fun and be thrilled with the results.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #1. Waterfalls. This is the obvious first choice. You have certainly seen the silky effects of flowing water in photos, but perhaps you have wondered how it is done. Just set your camera to a very slow speed; about one second or a half-second, and see the results. The silky slow-movement effect is not always your best option. For each waterfall you should try a few shutter speeds to see which one works best for that particular subject.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #2. Cars at night. When doing night photography, you usually need fairly slow shutter speeds anyway. If you try shutter speeds of one second, two seconds, ten seconds, and even longer, you will see some amazing results. The lights of the vehicles will create streams of bright colour, stretching away into the distance. The more traffic you see, the more remarkable the effect can become.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #3. Lightning. People often ask me how I take my lightning photos. Some people imagine it takes superhuman reflexes to snap the picture at just the right moment. The truth is, my approach is exactly the opposite.
First, I wait for a storm (at night) with lots of lightning; in particular, fork lightning that will appear well defined in a photo. I set the shutter to the 'B' setting, which lets me open the shutter for any length of time I choose. Then I wait for the lightning to flash. I can capture just one flash of lightning, or several flashes, just by leaving the shutter open for longer.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #4. Waves. The movement effect of water in a waterfall can also be applied at the beach, although you don't see it so often in photography. When you visit the beach, experiment with different shutter speeds. Sometimes you will find that soft movement effects are just as satisfying as freezing everything with a fast shutter speed.
The misty appearance of fast moving water captured with slow shutter speeds can be most effective where waves are crashing over, or swirling around rocks.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #5. Crowds Of People. A crowd of people moving in different directions can create a fascinating motion effect in a photo. You don't need extremely slow shutter speeds to capture some nice results. Photos taken around 1/4sec will show substantial blurring, but of course you can exaggerate the effect by going even slower.
For a really impressive image, have a friend stand very still, while everyone around them is moving. Your subject will appear frozen in a sea of moving humanity. Very striking!
So there you have some experiments to go out and try yourself. If you haven't done it before, you are bound to have fun and be excited by the results. And of course it will force you to get to know your camera a little better, which is guaranteed to make you a better photographer.
Andrew Goodall's top selling ebook "Photography In Plain English" is a great place to start learning the art and skills of nature photography. Find it at http://www.naturesimage.com.au along with a great collection of Andrew's landscape and wildlife photography. You can also sign up to the online newsletter for free gifts and tips on photography.
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A digital SLR camera gives you the power to capture some amazing effects, once you know how to use it. You can develop all the skills of a professional once you understand your manual settings.
If you have grown up with a 'point and shoot' camera and have just taken the plunge with a new digital SLR, don't just leave it on auto. That is a waste of good technology; it means you are still using your equipment as a point and shoot camera. The key to improving your photography is to learn to use your manual settings.
One of these settings is Shutter Speed. It is fun to experiment with and easy to see the results in your photos. Although we usually try to freeze our subject with the fastest shutter speed possible, you can get some great effects by using a slower shutter speed to capture movement effects.
To try this out, you can set your camera to Shutter Priority, in which case you can set the shutter speed and the camera will take care of the aperture for you. Or, you can go to fully manual and adjust both settings yourself. Just remember to keep your exposure balanced by compensating each movement in the shutter speed setting with a corresponding movement of the aperture setting.
Remember to always use a tripod for slow shutter speed photos.
Here are five ideas for great capturing great motion effects, simply by slowing down your shutter speed to capture the movement of the subject. If you haven't tried this before, you will have some fun and be thrilled with the results.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #1. Waterfalls. This is the obvious first choice. You have certainly seen the silky effects of flowing water in photos, but perhaps you have wondered how it is done. Just set your camera to a very slow speed; about one second or a half-second, and see the results. The silky slow-movement effect is not always your best option. For each waterfall you should try a few shutter speeds to see which one works best for that particular subject.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #2. Cars at night. When doing night photography, you usually need fairly slow shutter speeds anyway. If you try shutter speeds of one second, two seconds, ten seconds, and even longer, you will see some amazing results. The lights of the vehicles will create streams of bright colour, stretching away into the distance. The more traffic you see, the more remarkable the effect can become.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #3. Lightning. People often ask me how I take my lightning photos. Some people imagine it takes superhuman reflexes to snap the picture at just the right moment. The truth is, my approach is exactly the opposite.
First, I wait for a storm (at night) with lots of lightning; in particular, fork lightning that will appear well defined in a photo. I set the shutter to the 'B' setting, which lets me open the shutter for any length of time I choose. Then I wait for the lightning to flash. I can capture just one flash of lightning, or several flashes, just by leaving the shutter open for longer.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #4. Waves. The movement effect of water in a waterfall can also be applied at the beach, although you don't see it so often in photography. When you visit the beach, experiment with different shutter speeds. Sometimes you will find that soft movement effects are just as satisfying as freezing everything with a fast shutter speed.
The misty appearance of fast moving water captured with slow shutter speeds can be most effective where waves are crashing over, or swirling around rocks.
Slow Shutter Speed Subject #5. Crowds Of People. A crowd of people moving in different directions can create a fascinating motion effect in a photo. You don't need extremely slow shutter speeds to capture some nice results. Photos taken around 1/4sec will show substantial blurring, but of course you can exaggerate the effect by going even slower.
For a really impressive image, have a friend stand very still, while everyone around them is moving. Your subject will appear frozen in a sea of moving humanity. Very striking!
So there you have some experiments to go out and try yourself. If you haven't done it before, you are bound to have fun and be excited by the results. And of course it will force you to get to know your camera a little better, which is guaranteed to make you a better photographer.
Andrew Goodall's top selling ebook "Photography In Plain English" is a great place to start learning the art and skills of nature photography. Find it at http://www.naturesimage.com.au along with a great collection of Andrew's landscape and wildlife photography. You can also sign up to the online newsletter for free gifts and tips on photography.
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