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Taking photos of water

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:04:27 +0000

Summer is here, and with warm weather comes a ton of water-related activities. Pools, lakes, oceans, rivers, waterfalls and even backyard sprinklers — you name it, summer’s got lots of water! A lot of people don’t think they can take photos of these fun-in-the-sun moments for fear of ruining their cameras. But fear not! By taking some minor precautions and remembering a few simple tips and techniques, shooting wonderful water photographs can be a snap. Other important tips to remember Read More

Taking photos while traveling

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:27 +0000

Going on vacation is really exciting, and you probably want to take pictures of everything you do and see. But before you start snapping shots of everything under the sun, stop and make a plan of action so that you end up with really great photographs that represent your whole trip. Gear head Packing all the proper equipment is crucial while you prepare for your vacation. When you’re using a digital camera, you get the luxury of taking tons of photographs and not worrying about how much film Read More

Photos of national monuments and icons

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:46:45 +0000

So you’re spending the summer visiting national monuments — nothing beats a trip to the Liberty Bell or the White House or the Capitol building for your summer vacation. If you’re going to be stuck in the car visiting our country’s national treasures, be sure to bring along your digital camera and make the most of your trip Many people think that it’s boring photographing national monuments. So many people visit them every year that many pictures end up looking the same. But half the Read More

Nature photography

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:20:55 +0000

One of the best things about summer is that you don’t have to be inside a school building all day long. You’re free to do what you want, and to explore. Hopefully this summer you’ll get some time to be in nature: Go for walks in the forest, go camping with your family, or even just sit around on your lawn. Nature has always been a popular subject for photography. Birds, trees, mountains, flowers — how can you go wrong? You might be tempted to leave your camera at home. Afte Read More

Taking great photos at theme parks

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:14:51 +0000

If you’re an amusement park fanatic, you’ve probably been anxiously waiting all winter for summer to arrive. Now you can finally drag your friends and family on all those exciting and scary roller coasters! But just because you’ll be spending a large portion of the time hanging upside down, don’t think that you shouldn’t bring your digital camera to capture some of the fun. Strapped in There are many ways to protect your camera while you are enjoying yourself on all the thrill Read More

Digital photography on the road

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:02:14 +0000

If you’re traveling for the summer, you’ve got the perfect excuse to grab your digital camera and take some great pictures. Perhaps your family is going away on vacation to a theme park or to the beach, a national monument, or somewhere exotic. Or maybe you’re just going to visit your family in another town or another part of the city. No matter what you’re doing or where you go this summer, it’s the perfect season to practice digital photography. There’s no school and you have ple Read More

Digital camera accessories

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:14 +0000

Point-and-shoot digital cameras are designed to take great pictures, right out of the box. Some digital cameras are made to extend your picture-taking fun, thanks to add-on lenses and accessories. If your camera is designed to work with accessories (check your owner’s manual or the box your camera came in), you can increase your photographic possibilities by trying some out. Add-on lenses either screw onto the front of your camera’s existing lens or snap right onto it, and accessories ma Read More