Tip #1 Don't be in the drivers seat, be the passenger.
Tip #2 Use a fast shutter speed to avoid blur in your shot.
Tip#3 Don't use a wide angle lens. Use a medium to long telephoto lens. This way you will be able to focus on objects in the distance and cut out the foreground.
Tip# 4 Watch for signs and objects that will take away from the pleasing look of your picture.
Here are a few examples of photos that I took on a recent journey.
Below are some photos that didn't turn out so well.
I didn't see the sign until it was too late.
I find the foreground in this photo distracting.
This is what happens when you use a shutter speed that is too low. You should use as fast as a shutter speed as possible. On the photos that turned out good I used a shutter speed of 2000.
Next time you are on a road trip and not driving, look of interesting photos and use these tips so you can get some great shots. Leave a comment and let me know what you think.
Happy shooting!!!!
Where was this article a few weeks ago when we were traveling?! Actually, my husband got used to warning me when we were approaching a sign but I still got a few. Good to know, I did exactly what's recommended, now I just need more practice!
ReplyDeleteTina. Thanks for checking out my blog. Sounds like you need to take another road trip so you can practice more;)
ReplyDeleteThanks! You talk about details I didn't attend in the past, from now on I will have this srtuff in mind.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! When my husband and I go somewhere the passenger always has a camera in hand!
ReplyDeleteany idea on how to avoid the window's reflection when shooting through it? Well, except for opening the window of course! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteActually yes. It takes a little bit of trial and error, but move your lens closer to the window. This usually works. Also, try different angles. A polarizer will also help. But, as you mentioned above, the best way to avoid reflections is to simply roll down the window. Thanks, and I hope this helps!
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