6. If you??™re staying in the same city for several days, photograph historical landmarks or
unique vistas at different times of the day and in different weather conditions. Clouds
and the setting sun can add ambiance to what would otherwise be a bland photo.
7. Make your visit coincide with any interesting parades or activities that take place in the
city you plan to visit. You can generally find this type of information on the city??™s Web
site. Arrive at the event early so that you can claim a good spot on the sidelines. This
will enable you to photograph the event without including other spectators.
Photograph People in Public Places
When you travel to a distant
locale, people pictures
help document your visit.
For example, a visit to San
Francisco??™s Chinatown would not
be complete without capturing
images of the Chinese men and
women playing mah jong in
Portsmouth Square. However,
most people shy away from
having their pictures taken
by strangers. Here are a few
techniques you can use to catch
spontaneous pictures of people:
??? Photograph the scene from
a distance using a zoom lens,
as shown in the illustration to
the right.
TIP
If you shoot with a long focal length and pose your
subject properly, you can create comical pictures that
make it look like your subject is preventing the Leaning
Tower of Pisa from toppling to the ground.
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