Looking for a travel photography tutorial? Going on a trip soon and want to come back with stunning photos? Check out this Q&A. Or if you're interested in private instruction, check out Brenda Tharp's Creating Memorable Travel Images online photography course.
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Reflectors: White vs. Gold
I've bought a set of reflectors that I like some of the looks I am getting. My problem is when I use the white it doesn't seem strong enough, but when I use the gold it looks better but ove... |
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Photographing Waterfalls
Hi All. I've been spending a lot of time in the Columbia Gorge photographing the spring runoff in the countless waterfalls out there. I've been experimenting with switching my white balan... |
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Sunrises and Sunsets
What is the best exposure for sunrise and sunset photography? I have a Nikon d40X, and also a F2.8 105mm macro lens and a 18-200mm 3.5 -5.6. I'm going to Florida where I think the best sunsets ... |
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D-SLR Vs. Point-and-Shoot for Trip?
I have a Canon Digital Rebel XTI with a few lenses (18-55, 75-300, 100mm macro). We will traveling to Europe in June and I am pondering whether it would be easy to bring a small point-and-shoot ra... |
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Battery Charging in the Field
Hello All,I am planning a 20-day backpacking trip which I will be photo-documenting the entire way. Only problem is battery charging for not only my Canon EOS 20D but also for my portable external ... |
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Photography on a Cruise
I'm heading out on a cruise to Alaska, and just received my first DLSR for Christmas. I'm trying to think of what I might need to take with me, and I'm scared I'll forget something ... |
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Settings for City Photographs
I am getting the opportunity to take some pics of old buildings in the city I live in for a calendar. I was wondering what type of lighting and settings I should use. I use a Canon Rebel XTi.... |
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Portrait Photography at the Beach
I am having a terrible time getting good beach photos without people squinting. Because we live in the south, even the morning and evening sun this time of year is harsh. I read putting the light... |
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Hazy Cityscapes
I was on a cruise around New York Harbor recently and took some photos of the skyline. Unfortunately, there was a hazy sky obscuring the top of the buildings in some cases. I did not know how to ... |
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Best Zoom Lens for Travel Holiday?
I'm going to Rome in November and just want to take one lens. Iam thinking of buying the Canon 28-300 3.5-5.6L (for full-frame camera). I would appreciate any advice!... |
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Of Cruises and Cameras
OK, I'm going on a cruise with my family in a few weeks, so I have two questions: 1) I want to get some cool pictures of dolphins and possibly sharks in the water, but to do that I would have t... |
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Desert Photography Techniques
What special considerations are there for desert photography (landscapes)? I will be on vacation in Palm Springs, CA, in Sept. and want to get good photos of the desert landscape. I will also be vi... |
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Air Travel with a Digital Camera
I am going to watch my daughter throw at the NCAA National Track Championship, which is being held in Calif. I am taking a plane, and I need to know if there are any precautions I need to take with... |
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Photographing a Steam Engine
I am going to try to get some pictures of a steam locomotive and would like to know which filters would capture the steam billowing the best. ... |
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Digital Images on South African Photo Safari
I'm going to South Africa on a photo safari with my wife and son in a few days. I'm looking for comments from anyone who has been there, done that. I will be using a Lumix 5mp with a 12 po... |
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Why Are My Photos Fogged and Grainy?
I've had a Nikon EM for years, loved it, and it took great pics even though my skills are limited. The camera was stolen, so I replaced with same model used from an eBay seller. I took the ca... |
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Traveling with a Camera
I'm going to be traveling soon and want to take my new camera with me. However, I'm not comfortable carrying my camera bag around with me when I get there, and it'll be too cold for me... |
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Travel Photography: Destination ... Yellowstone!
My husband and I are planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park the first week of June. Does anyone out there have any suggestions for the best photography sites for wildlife? Thanks!... |
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Caring for Camera Gear When Traveling
I am going to Chicago in April and have heard the security equipment the airports use can be bad for cameras and equipment. What can I do to protect my camera while on my trip? Any advice would be... |
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Traveling Through Airports w/Digital Gear
I will be traveling over the Christmas holiday. I have a Nikon D70 and some other digital camera gear. Can the camera and the compact flash cards go through the X-ray, or should these items be hand... |
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