Focus on Travel Photography
Digital Photography
Nuts and Bolts: Get to Know Your Digital Camera
Going Digital? A Buyer's Guide
Dos and Don'ts
Virtual Photo Fun
Getting Ready
Lenses and Creative Vision
Zoom Lenses
Shooting Accessories
Polarizing Filters
Lenses
Exposure Basics
Travel Hints
Researching Your Trip
Creating a Travel Journal
Lighting
Color of Light
Direction of Lighting
Light Quality
Moonlight
Dramatic Lighting
Silhouettes
Lights at Night
Using the Flash on Your Camera
Fill-In Flash
Using Your Light Meter
Lights in Motion
Indoor Natural Light
Photography Techniques
Avoiding Camera Shake
Exposure and Metering Modes
Controlling Depth of Field
Creative Camera Filters
Motion
Zoom Effect
Photography Composition Rules
Close-Ups
Simplifying
Filling the Frame
Choosing a Format
Placing the Horizon Line
The Rule of Thirds
Lines
Taking Pictures Through Frames
Patterns
Textures
High and Low Camera Angles
Abstract Composition
Establishing Size
Color
Classic Vacation Shots
Shooting from the Air
Shooting from the Land and Sea
Signs Along the Way
Photographing Your Cruise
Parades and Ceremonies
Stage Shows and Events
Zoos and Aquariums
Fireworks
Silly Pictures
Around the Campfire
The Man-Made World
City Streets
City Vistas
Historical Dwellings
Formal Gardens
Landmarks and Monuments
Houses of Worship
Stained Glass Windows
Architectural Details
Museums
The Natural World
The Elements
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Vibrant contrasts keep the eye moving across the frame.
Credit: Photo: G. Whelpley. Courtesy of Eastman Kodak Company
Credit: Photo: G. Whelpley. Courtesy of Eastman Kodak Company
Vibrant contrasts keep the eye moving across the frame.
Credit: Photo: G. Whelpley. Courtesy of Eastman Kodak Company
Credit: Photo: G. Whelpley. Courtesy of Eastman Kodak Company
Combinations of pastels can create a lighthearted or romantic mood, while earthy tones offer a natural feel.
Credit: Photo: David Hughes/Shutterstock
Credit: Photo: David Hughes/Shutterstock
Contrasts among bright primary colors (reds, yellows, and blues) are effective in creating dynamic designs.
Credit: Photo: Natalia Bratslavsky/Shutterstock
Credit: Photo: Natalia Bratslavsky/Shutterstock
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