I wonder how many website publishers take only Jpegs and do minimal post capture editing? It is probably quite a high figure which is surprising as appealing images are of paramount importance. They are the bait to get those scanning the site to actually read it, good images can enhance any blog but great images [...]
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Photography Tips; Finding Perspective
Travel inspiration surrounds us, there is a multitude of ways in which we can travel vicariously. Photography in epic films which span the globe, travel and natural history documentaries, magazines, books and personal websites provide ample opportunity to view the world from the comfort of an armchair. Since the introduction of digital photography and the [...]
Photography Tales; Telling stories in Cuba
The reasons for photography whilst travelling is surely obvious, it helps bring back memories for us and to share these with family and friends. Apparently it may even involve a degree of boasting and if social media is involved; smoasting. Fortunately despite this current trend this is not the prime motivator for most. The problem [...]
Postcard from Leuven, Belgium – Lessons in HDR
I’m taking the opportunity to use an image from pretty Leuven in Flanders, Belgium to provide a few handy photography tips; HDR processing in particular. For those unfamiliar with the techinique which in full is known as high dynamic range imaging, it is a process where a number of images with high contrast levels are [...]
Travel Photography Tips – Being ‘Lucky’
It is often surprising how lucky I have been as a photographer, on so many occasions a special view, scene or incident has unexpectedly jumped out in front of my lens. These strokes of good fortune have provided me with a few decent images over the years. The aim of this article is to provide [...]
Travel Photography for Travellers
Travel photography publications In common with many other aspiring travel photographers I have read more than my fair share of books and magazines on the subject. These are invariably overflowing with great advice and superb technical information. The authors of the material are highly accomplished masters of their craft and the pages are filled with [...]
Photography Tips; Street Portraiture, Capturing moments
One of the many attractions of travelling is meeting people. Mixing with fellow travellers is a great part of the experience, many of which become lifelong friends. Some of the most compelling images of our travels however are often of the local population going about their daily tasks and making a living. There are generally [...]
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