Perspective Tip on Outdoor Photography

To create more dynamic outdoor photographs , use the characteristics of perspective to describe relationships of size and depth.
Move in close an object to exaggerate its size on the frame compared to the background elements. Try framing a background subject with a foreground element to give your image a greater feeling of depth. Once you understand the power of perspective and how to alter it , you have another creative tool for giving your images greater visual depth.

Pattern In Photography : Inspiration

Pattern forms when such elements as shapes , lines or colors repeat within a scene and it amplifies the significance of each individual element. When you have three or more similaar elements in your image , a pattern emerges. But i've never found that just three rocks , tress or blossoms or three of anything else , create a strong pattern , even if they are identical. By the same token , an image filled with a variety of patterns can lose impact. But an image of , say , a field of wild flowers in which only one or two types of flowers are repeated in your frame can be very strong.

Dont Forget about the Foreground

Something many people looking to improve their landscape photos should do is to use a proper foreground. Of course, you can take a beautiful ocean or sunset and I’m sure it looks lovely. Still, it likely looks just any other ocean or landscape photo that millions of other people have taken. You should try being a little more unique.

Like a ninja, use the surrounding objects to your advantage. If you’re on a beach, see if you can stand near a cool rock formation, jetty or dock and place that in the foreground. Remember, you don’t want to overpower the main subject of the ocean or sunset with these foreground objects, but instead you want them to complement the main subject and enhance the way it looks.

11 Great Shots Your Town Is Hiding

1. Details and abstracts
   here's a theme that you can shoot locally in any type of weather . Using a portrait lens or telephoto zoom , crop in and fill the frame on all the colourful patterns and textures you can find that make intresting abstract compositions in their own right.
   
   
2. Stunning Architecture
   Most buildings have something photogenic to commed them , from the shiny new office block to the dilapidated garden shed. In the right light they can all look amazing
   
   
   
3. Parks & Wildlife
   A wild space or park in which to sit or walk and get some fresh air away from the din of traffic. These greens oases are perfect as weekday fix for the frustrated wildlife and landscape photographer who cant get out into the wilderness until the weekend
   
   
   
4. Sacred Places
   Nearly everyone has a photo of a church or graveyard in the collection . These scared ancient buildings are full of picture potential - from a colourful stained glass windows to spooky infrared shots on stormy days , gargoyles , doorways and religious details shots
   
   
   

Safe handheld shutter speeds

Photographers usually talk about safe and unsafe shutter speeds - those where camera shake is unlikel and those where its likely. The safe shutter speed is the reciprocal of the lens equivalent focal lenght. For example: when shooting at an equiv of 30mm , we should consisder using 1/30 sec as the minimum safe shutter speed. Simple but it's also misleading. Camera shake doesnt just switch on or off at specific shutter speeds. It is always there , but at higher shutter speeds the camera movement doesnt have time to blur the photo significantly. The other factor is luck :). So safe shutter speeds are an estimate , not an exact hard number

5 simple tips photographing people

Photographing people - at home and abroad - is not for the faint-hearted. In light of the ever-increasing stigma surrounding photographers that take their cameras out in public places, we seem to have reached a situation where we're made to feel guilty for taking photos , event if we're not doing anything wrong.

Here are some tips:

1. Be friendly : when approaching people whether at home or abroad , be friendly and open
2. Know when to back down : dont be upset a refusal - just try someone else
3. Learn the language : learn a few basic words in the country you're travelling to. Please and thank you go a long way
4. Understand the culture : research into local customs is useful
5. Fill the frame : get as close as possible to the subject

Photography Tips

How to pick the right bag for photographer

1. Decide how you plan to carry your camera gear. If you shoot outdoor a lot and movement is high on your requirement list , a backpack could be a better choice
2. How much protection does your gear need ? sometimes , a bag can be overbuilt for your requirements. Heavy bags will only slo you down and cause fatigue. A waterproof cover will be a abtter option than waterproof zips which can be a two-handed affair to open
   

What is composition in photography

Composition is the art of planning or arrangine the visual elements within a photograph for deliverate effect. Its a crucial aspect of photography that can make an image look more appealing and powerful, also helping the photograph tell a visual story. Aspect of composition include line , shape,texture, colour, light and pattern. When arranged attractively , such element will reveal a balance , harmonious result.

Should i buy a kit lens ?

Depends on your need. There will be always Pros and Cons for buying it. Here is some that i know:

Pros:

• Cheap ! Good value if you're on a budget.
• Good usable zoom range - you would never need to change lenses for a lot of occasions

Use map and compass to improve your landscape photo

If you have a good map and know which building you want to photograph, check out which way it faces before setting off. West facing means sunset; east -facing means sunrise. Southerly facing buildings are photographable all day but north-facing buildings rarely see any sun, depending on the time of year and exact orbit the sun takes during the day. Some buildings may only have sun on them for afew short weeks of the year. Preparation will allow you to have a much higher success rate.