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Friday, August 19, 2011
Be a perfect Travel Photographer with important tips
Learn to ditch 'auto' or 'P' mode on your camera, and use selected aperture and shutter speed settings for more control if you can.
Clear out the clutter and focus on a main subject. You don't need to include everything in the frame. Do you want that tree or post-box in the frame? What are you trying to tell with your picture?
Step up and shoot closer whenever able to. A lot of people tend to stay too far back when taking vacation shots.
Use a self-timer to trip the shutter to minimize blur and camera shake in low light conditions or if using a slow shutter speed (say, of 1/15 and slower) when handholding camera. Most times, your tripod may not be with you, you'll need to improvise.
Vary your camera angle, level and framing on your shots. Shoot low, from high up, from the ground up, up the dog's nose. Take filled frames but also frame with background detail for scale and setting on some shots.
Choose an aperture around F8. That way, if you grab the camera and point at an object, say, 5 feet away, you'd get sharpness on things lying within 3 feet to 10 feet in the frame.
You can focus on a spot where you anticipate the action will happen using this method. This helps the camera locks focus faster and works great for quick, candid shots, particularly when you don't want to tip your subjects off that they are being photographed.
Be sensitive to cultural differences. Ask permission to take a shot of that nice native for example, or the farmer.
Don't try to take photos of things when it is illegal or impolite to do so.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Barbados Family Holidays – Let’s explore paradise on Earth together
Barbados is one of the famous Tourist Destination who is searching for a holiday destination full of fun and adventuresome activities with whole family.
It grabs every heart and makes you relish unforgettable lifetime moments here.
It’s situated between the famous Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela and east of the Windward Island.
It boasts mild, tropical climate with lively streets, wonderful landscapes and beautifying picturesque natural sceneries.
Bridgetown - capital city of Barbados, famous for ancient historical landmarks like National Heroes Square, Neogothic Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown Synagogue and many more.
Eye catching attractions - Chalky Mount potters, Crane Beach, East Coast Road etc.
Famous Restaurants - cliff restaurant, Red House Inn Restaurant, Lone Star restaurant, The Steak house etc.
Barbados Beach – They are separated in all the four coastal areas i.e. east, west, north and south.
Popular - Accra Beach, Bath Beach, Brownes Beach, Casuarina Beach, Garrison Beach, Mullins Bay, Miami Beach, Paradise Beach and Worthing Beach etc.
Activities to do with family - snorkeling, diving, swimming, parasailing, kayaking etc.
It grabs every heart and makes you relish unforgettable lifetime moments here.
It’s situated between the famous Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela and east of the Windward Island.
It boasts mild, tropical climate with lively streets, wonderful landscapes and beautifying picturesque natural sceneries.
Bridgetown - capital city of Barbados, famous for ancient historical landmarks like National Heroes Square, Neogothic Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown Synagogue and many more.
Eye catching attractions - Chalky Mount potters, Crane Beach, East Coast Road etc.
Famous Restaurants - cliff restaurant, Red House Inn Restaurant, Lone Star restaurant, The Steak house etc.
Barbados Beach – They are separated in all the four coastal areas i.e. east, west, north and south.
Popular - Accra Beach, Bath Beach, Brownes Beach, Casuarina Beach, Garrison Beach, Mullins Bay, Miami Beach, Paradise Beach and Worthing Beach etc.
Activities to do with family - snorkeling, diving, swimming, parasailing, kayaking etc.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Florida Camping Ideas - Are you with Family at there?
Almost all Florida camping parks are open throughout the year except a few that may be closed during the summer months.
The North part of Florida usually experiences large family tourists during the summer season while Central and Southern Florida sees more holidaymakers during the winter and early spring months.
You must make it a point to visit as many of Florida's state parks as possible as there are 141 picturesque parks with diverse attractions.
Visit St. Joseph Peninsula State Park acclaimed as a paradise for bird-watchers and O'Leno State Park where the gorgeous Santa Fe River flows underground for more than three miles.
Hontoon Island State Park - to obtain a different perspective on life from the eight-foot observation tower, or Caladesi Island State Park - reported to be one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Anastasia State Recreation Area - its long stretches of white, pristine beaches and a variety of birds flying across. Alternately check out Johathan Dickinson State Park, known to be Florida's only designated national wild location.
Even before planning family camping at Florida, please know that camping fees may not be uniform throughout the State and will vary according to the season, site, extra persons, use of electricity, and additional vehicles.
Of course, reservations are open throughout the year in most of Florida's state parks and you can do the booking either by phone or in person.
The family camping trips in Florida can be unique and provide a whole lot of different experience that your family will enjoy.
Though there are plenty of campgrounds out there, the way to select the right place is to refer to the 'Trailer Life Campground Directory'.
This directory provides updated information, and details of nearly 12,000 public and private campgrounds.
The North part of Florida usually experiences large family tourists during the summer season while Central and Southern Florida sees more holidaymakers during the winter and early spring months.
You must make it a point to visit as many of Florida's state parks as possible as there are 141 picturesque parks with diverse attractions.
Visit St. Joseph Peninsula State Park acclaimed as a paradise for bird-watchers and O'Leno State Park where the gorgeous Santa Fe River flows underground for more than three miles.
Hontoon Island State Park - to obtain a different perspective on life from the eight-foot observation tower, or Caladesi Island State Park - reported to be one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Anastasia State Recreation Area - its long stretches of white, pristine beaches and a variety of birds flying across. Alternately check out Johathan Dickinson State Park, known to be Florida's only designated national wild location.
Even before planning family camping at Florida, please know that camping fees may not be uniform throughout the State and will vary according to the season, site, extra persons, use of electricity, and additional vehicles.
Of course, reservations are open throughout the year in most of Florida's state parks and you can do the booking either by phone or in person.
The family camping trips in Florida can be unique and provide a whole lot of different experience that your family will enjoy.
Though there are plenty of campgrounds out there, the way to select the right place is to refer to the 'Trailer Life Campground Directory'.
This directory provides updated information, and details of nearly 12,000 public and private campgrounds.
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