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<\/p>\nPhotography is all about saving a moment in time, to be cherished for posterity.\u00a0Here\u2019s a quick glimpse into the art of clicking great holiday pictures!<\/p>\n
Whether you are photographing portraits or candid shots, landscapes or\u00a0action, here are some photography tips that will help you capture the best possible images of your\u00a0chosen subject.<\/p>\n
The first golden rule of good pictures is to \u2018keep it steady\u2019. Moving the camera\u00a0inadvertently as you press the shutter causes blurred images or reduces their\u00a0sharpness, so eliminate camera shake.<\/p>\n
Next up is \u2018don\u2019t be stingy\u2019. Shoot\u00a0several versions of a picture and later delete the ones you don\u2019t like. After all,\u00a0digital photography allows you to experiment a great deal without worrying\u00a0about the associated costs!<\/p>\n
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While shooting portraits, a common mistake is placing the subject right at the\u00a0centre of the frame. This is where the famed \u2018rule of thirds\u2019 of photography\u00a0comes in handy. Imagine the picture divided into nine equal parts by two\u00a0equally spaced horizontal and two vertical lines. Then place your subject along\u00a0these lines or their intersections for a more pleasing composition. In fact, most\u00a0cameras nowadays come with an inbuilt 3×3 grid.<\/p>\n
Be mindful of using a wide-angle lens while photographing groups; the people\u00a0at the edges may appear distorted. Try setting up the shot from an elevation \u2014this frames everyone who is posing and gives an interesting perspective to the\u00a0photo.<\/p>\n
Gone are the days of cheesy posed pictures in front of monuments! For better\u00a0results, you would do well shooting candid pictures with the subject unaware\u00a0(but get their permission anyway). Another good idea is to use a telephoto lens,\u00a0especially if you want to take natural portraits of locals and blur distracting\u00a0backgrounds.<\/p>\n
If you want to photograph a local or someone you don\u2019t know, it\u2019s best to ask\u00a0permission before you pull out your camera. Saying \u201cHello\u201d or \u201cMay I take a\u00a0photograph?\u201d in the local language helps.<\/p>\n
Speaking of \u2018local\u2019, can photographing the locale be\u00a0far away?<\/p>\n
When photographing landscapes, you could use the setting marked \u2018Av\u2019 on\u00a0your camera. This setting helps you achieve a maximum depth of field so that\u00a0the picture turns out sharp from foreground to background.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, all the candid pictures and posed group photos you have may fail\u00a0to strike a chord while one meaningful abstract picture successfully does.\u00a0Individual details can tell much about a place \u2014 a mode of local transport,\u00a0artfully displayed spices, colourful scarves, or a natural element makes for\u00a0evocative images and can bring in an artful, meaningful touch to a landscape\u00a0shot.<\/p>\n
Several photography manuals advise having the sun behind you if you want to\u00a0get perfectly exposed shots. What they don\u2019t mention is that doing so will\u00a0more often than not result in flat and boring images! So, go ahead and try\u00a0shooting into the sun with a wide-angle lens to form a natural sunburst, or aim\u00a0for a shot with the sun peeking out from behind a tree. Be bold, experiment,\u00a0and who knows, the image you capture could win\u00a0you awards.<\/p>\n
If you feel that rain puts a damper on photography, think again. Overcast\u00a0conditions result in soft, even light for low-contrast images. Try shooting\u00a0waterfalls or woodlands that come alive in the rains; gardens with glistening\u00a0foliage; or the interiors of museums or historic buildings. Also, think stained-\u00a0glass windows with sliding raindrops or a ladybug with droplets on its spotted\u00a0back.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t just stand there. Shooting everything from the eye level gives you\u00a0humdrum pictures. Sit, squat, lie down or try moving the camera higher or\u00a0lower for refreshingly different pictures.<\/p>\n
Some of the best light can be noticed just before dawn and early morning. The\u00a0\u2018madding crowds\u2019 are not out yet, and the solitude is great for concentrating on\u00a0angles and placement. Late afternoons and sunsets are other favourites of\u00a0photographers for obvious reasons, but there\u2019s another reason why you should\u00a0always have your camera ready at these times. Serendipity is what plays a\u00a0starring role in some of the world\u2019s greatest photos. You never know what you\u00a0are going to run into, and being ever-ready to point and shoot is what will\u00a0ensure that you have some truly memorable pictures of your sojourn.<\/p>\n
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Place your subject along the two horizontal and two vertical lines or their intersections for a more\u00a0pleasing composition.<\/p>\n
Not just eye level: Sit, squat, lie down or try moving the camera higher or lower for refreshingly different pictures.<\/p>\n
Feel free to shoot in the sun: Use a wide-angle lens to form a natural sunburst, or aim for a shot with\u00a0the sun peeking out from behind a tree.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Photography is all about saving a moment in time, to be cherished for posterity.\u00a0Here\u2019s a quick glimpse into the art of clicking great holiday pictures! Whether you are photographing portraits or candid shots, landscapes or\u00a0action, here are some photography tips that will help you capture the best possible images of your\u00a0chosen subject. The first golden…<\/p>\n