You do not need to have expensive
and heavy equipment in order to take good travel
pictures. Find below some hint and tips, which
will help you take great shots.
Sicily Travel Photography: The importance
of light
The right light is of paramount importance,
for great travel photography. Usually, the best
moments of the day to take pictures are at the
beginning of the day or towards the end, when
the light is softer  and
sometimes golden. Of course, we cannot always
choose the moment of the day we will be taking
pictures when we travel, but you still need
to consider how light will affect your photographs.
One thing to remember
is that in general it is better not to have
the light source directly in front of the camera.
Also, the picture will be more interesting if
the light source hits the subject from the side,
rather than straight from the front.
The composition of the picture for travel
photography
When we travel we are sometimes in a hurry to
take as many travel pictures as we can. It is
worth stopping though for a few seconds and considering
the composition of the photograph, in order to
take good travel shots. One trick & tip for
example, is to frame the subject, taking advantage
for instance of a tree branch nearby or anything
else that might provide a frame. Also, when shooting
photographs, try to think of the image in terms
of lines. Lines, whether diagonals, horizontals
or verticals, can give a direction and order to
the photo, thus creating a composition that is
eye catching. This photo tip and trick will help
you create better photos.
Another photo tip and trick is to make the
composition of your travel photographs more
interesting and help you take great shots, is
changing your point of view. You could position
yourself from a point above your subject, or
below, on your knees for example, in order to
highlight different aspects.
Also, remember the ‘rule
of third’. Photographs where the subject
is in the middle of the composition are not
usually exciting. Instead, draw imaginary lines
dividing the image into thirds, both horizontally
and vertically. Then, place your subject at
one third distance from the edges of the photo;
for instance, third of the way up or third of
the way from the left. This trick  will make the travel photo
or photos more interesting, by focusing the
stress not only on the subject, but also on
the situation it is in, putting it into context
by giving, for example, an idea of the direction
it is moving towards or suggesting a story.
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travel photography tips - Travel
photo and photography tips and tricks by Valeria.
Also read Valeria's
Sicily travel photos and ideas part 3. Valeria is the owner of World Belly Dance and works with Belly Dance events online.
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