-Learning-
Travel Photography Tips
Visiting beautiful
places is the passion of human beings. Many people often click gorgeous places
but a very few succeed in making excellent photographs. With a few points in
our consideration we can achieve desirable images.
1. Appropriate
equipments:
*
SLR
Camera.
* One standard zoom
(such as, 18-55 mm, 18-70 mm or 18-135 mm)
* One telephoto zoom
(such as 70-200 mm or 70-300 mm).
If SLR camera is not
within our capacity, a suitable digital compact or prosumer camera can help us
nicely.
* A firm tripod to
prevent camera shake during low light conditions
2. Good knowledge of the Key Characteristics* of the
Particular Place:
We should have a good
knowledge of the flora and fauna, geographical features, historical background,
people and their culture of a particular place. This will help us to photograph
that place judicially.
3. Portraying of the Places in Their True Form:
Our aim should be to
photograph the places in their true form with above mentioned characteristics. * We have to avoid any
manipulation in representation.
4. Photographing in Early Morning or Late Evening Light:
The use of one-sided
and soft light of early morning and late evening helps us to find gentle images
with vivid colours and fine details.
5. Story Telling Value:
If a photograph conveys
some story, it is always appreciated.
6. Great Depth of Field:
Depth makes a
photograph dynamic. For this purpose we should use a small aperture (32, 22,
16, and 11). We can set the shutter speed of camera accordingly. If we have a
digital compact camera, landscape mode will dish up our purpose.
7. Good Composition:
* Our composition should
be simple
* So many objects are be
neglected. We have to concentrate on one or limited objects.
* Disturbing elements
(like, electric poles/wires, discarded items etc.) are to be avoided
* Place the human beings
or a man made structure (like hut or temple) a little away from the center.
This will add balance to the picture.
* Tight Composition is
to be kept away. Openness in the frame is commendable.
* Leading lines play a
dramatic role in a photograph. We can
find such lines in the form of roads, rail tracks, rows of the trees, fencings
etc. These lines lead our vision into the frame or from one point to another.
In addition leading lines boost rhythm in a picture.
* Coordination between
the subjects is another vital factor of an image. If they do not coordinate with
each other, the photograph loses charm.
* The feel of rhythm is
an important part of a good photograph. This can be created by balanced
arrangement of the subjects.
* Horizon of the scene
should be straight.
* There should be a
freshness of approach in our composition.
8. Keeping Extra and Fully-Charged Camera-Batteries:
This helps out evading
disappointment during crisis.
9. Care of Camera:
As our camera is very
important during a trip; we have to take extra care of the camera. A small
negligence can harm it.
- Dr. Pankaj Sharma
