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How To Capture Beaches.
The Azure Blue Skies bight sands and dramatic coastlines of beaches have long been favourite travel photo subjects. These Images often appear In travel brochures, calendars and posters, and make us long for vacations In exotic locales. It's easy to capture the beauty of beaches lf you keep a few basic concepts In mind.
Get The Big Picture.
Finding great compositions isn't usually difficult when you're faced with the beautiful scenery of tropical beaches and rocky coastlines. To take in a broad view use the wide angle setting on your compact camera's within zoom lens, or use a wide angle lens if your camera accepts Interchangeable lenses. You'll need one in the 24-35mm range
lf you have a point-and- shoot camera with only a fixed focal length lens. Stand back
to capture expansive views. Look through your viewfinder and find compositions that are pleasing esthetically Be sure to avoid extraneous objects and background clutter Look for vantage points where the curving line of the shoreline draws the eye into the scene-perhaps where It leads toward a pleasing arrangements of rocks offshore or a colorful row of docked sailboats. In places like northern California or the Caribbean where cliffs overlook the ocean, you may find a great vantage point from which to shoot down on the beach below This will open up vistas that you may not notice from sea level When shooting such grand vistas, use your camera's Landscape mode to ensure optimum depth of field.
Zoom In On Details.
Many beaches have tide pools where starfish, sea anemone, and other small sea creatures can lastly be viewed and photographed. Move in close or use your camera's telephoto setting to isolate these fascinating subjects. A moderate telephoto lens in the 80-100mm range is ideal for photographing these scenes a polarizing filter will help you remove
surface reflections and see more clearly into the pools. Attach it to
your lens and rotate it to get the desired effect. If your camera lens won't accommodate filters then simply hold the polarizer in front of your lens
SAND, SALT, AND YOUR CAMERA.
Always protect your camera from the elements.Bright sun, sand and salt water can seriously damage your camera, film and accessories. You may want to invest in an inexpensive waterproof or splash proof compact camera for use at the beach.
WHEN using your favorite gear on windy days with blowing sand and spray from the surf, keep your camera in a plastic bag or waterproof pack and remove it only when taking pictures. Whether you're using memory cards or film, always load and unload your camera in a protected place.
The Power OF Nature.
Rocky shorelines and pounding surf reveal the power and energy of the sea. The best time to capture the surf is at high tide. Find a safe place from winch to shoot and rather than try to encompass the entire shore, use a long lens or your camera’s telephoto setting
This way, you can isolate a single wave as it crashes against a rock formation. You can freeze the action by using your cameras Action or Sports mode, which will set a fast shutter speed to freeze the spray. Timing is also critical you need to click the shutter button a split-second before the wave makes contact to capture peak action. Take lots of pictures to Increase your chances of getting some successful shots source PhotoGraphic Mag
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