Chapter 6. Techniques for Great Travel Photos
In This chapter
Basics of composition
Abstract photography
Action and adventure photography
Animal and wildlife photography
Architecture and monument photography
Candid photography
Child photography
Cultural photography
Event, festival, and holiday celebration photography
Flower, plant, and food photography
Group photography
Infrared travel photography
Landmark photography
Landscape and nature photography
Light trail photography
Macro photography
Mountain and valley photography
Museum and art photography
Night and evening photography
Panoramic photography
Pattern photography
Seascape photography
Street life photography
Sunset and sunrise photography
Water and reflection photography
Weather photography
One of the most enjoyable things about travel photography is the opportunity to try out new photo techniques with new and exciting subjects, in places you've never visited before. Or, if you're visiting a favorite travel destination, each visit gives you the chance to capture the sights and activities in interesting new ways.
Perhaps you'd like to try your hand at photographing the exotic flowers that bloom wild, but are cultivated only in greenhouses back home. Or, the interesting architecture and monuments you encounter encourage you to explore photography of structures and buildings. Maybe you'll want to delve deeply into people pictures as you capture candid images of interesting people — whether they are local denizens or members of your travel party. Because ...
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