With many travel companies offering better and cheaper deals than ever before, it's no wonder that people are venturing further and further afield, even on our shorter mini-breaks. The best way to make those memories linger on long after you've come back to the UK is to capture them on camera, and with deals on offer to many cheap Sharm el Sheikh hotels giving you every opportunity to take photos of the sunset, or even steal away to Alcudia for a weekend to get a great sunrise shot, it's never been easier to jet away and get some great sunset snaps.
Here we take a look at some tips on how to make your shots stand out from the crowd. Tip One - Flash. Unnecessary as they may seem when shooting into the light, be warned that if you're trying to incorporate a portrait shot of someone, they'll need a little light themselves to make their features stand out. Without it their face will appear dark or even silhouetted. Tip Two - Is it a bird?
Be on the look-out for birds, as a little bit of sky traffic can add a great sense of depth and interest to the overall picture. Tip three - Reserve Judgment. Whilst the sun's shining, the images when you click 'review' on your camera will appear darker than they really are, and viewing your LCD in the dark will have the exact opposite effect, making all your pictures look brighter than they actually are.
Because of the changing light that occurs during sunsets, resist the temptation to delete photos until you've had the chance to actually view images on your computer screen. Tip four - horizons. The most obvious mistake you can make as an amateur photographer is to shoot a horizon that's uneven.
You may have a bubble level on your camera or even an electronic level if it's relatively new; either way, a tripod could come in handy. Also, if trying to incorporate a portrait shot, take care of where you place the horizon line. Steer clear of crossing it with the head and neck, and aim instead for the midriff.
Here we take a look at some tips on how to make your shots stand out from the crowd. Tip One - Flash. Unnecessary as they may seem when shooting into the light, be warned that if you're trying to incorporate a portrait shot of someone, they'll need a little light themselves to make their features stand out. Without it their face will appear dark or even silhouetted. Tip Two - Is it a bird?
Be on the look-out for birds, as a little bit of sky traffic can add a great sense of depth and interest to the overall picture. Tip three - Reserve Judgment. Whilst the sun's shining, the images when you click 'review' on your camera will appear darker than they really are, and viewing your LCD in the dark will have the exact opposite effect, making all your pictures look brighter than they actually are.
Because of the changing light that occurs during sunsets, resist the temptation to delete photos until you've had the chance to actually view images on your computer screen. Tip four - horizons. The most obvious mistake you can make as an amateur photographer is to shoot a horizon that's uneven.
You may have a bubble level on your camera or even an electronic level if it's relatively new; either way, a tripod could come in handy. Also, if trying to incorporate a portrait shot, take care of where you place the horizon line. Steer clear of crossing it with the head and neck, and aim instead for the midriff.
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