The Traveling Photographer : A Guide to Great Travel Photography

Traveling and photography is a perfect match, but photographers are often disappointed that their images fail to meet the quality of their artistic aspirations. This book combines theoretical information, practical advice, and helpful suggestions for taking better pictures while traveling, whether you are on a local trip, enjoying your annual summer vacation or exploring a more exotic, remote destination. This book includes descriptions for how to carefully compose photos, avoid common mistakes, and achieve a unique perception of places that have been photographed many times before. Beautifully illustrated with photographs from all over the world, this guide will help you find your personal point of view, which will lead to exceptional travel photos. On traveling and photographing A question of perspective Fill flash In the best light Owing to the circumstances Always something new The small traps A bit of technology There is life without a camera Safeguarding data Obligation and choice Out of the middle Looking within rather than beyond The benefits of a foreground Horizon The diagonal Opening up Less is more Everything is relative 90 degrees more or less Equipment Better safe than sorry Steady now There's no such thing as bad weather. Presents theoretical information, practical advice, and helpful suggestions for taking travel photographs, including composition, equipment, image backup while traveling, and avoiding common mistakes