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Expert tips for photo at the beach or poolside
Summary: Get some expert photo tips for poolside or beach photos with an underwater camera.
Here are some photo tips that will prove helpful in the water or out
- Take lots of photos. Water clarity and changing light and
conditions can prove difficult. Taking more photos improves your
chances of getting the best results.
- Have stable footing and a good grip on the camera.
- Be aware of your surroundings for your safety and for those nearby.
- Take photos of activities near or in shallow water like
sandcastle building, frolicking in the surf or even tubing or
body-surfing.
- Exotic locales are nice, but “wet photos” will look the
same at your home or the local public or “club” pool. Include some of
the surroundings to add context to your vacation images.
- An interesting perspective it to take photos with the camera view partially in and out of the water.
- Remember that objects only appear closer under water. Rule of thumb…get closer.
- Shallow water equals richer colors. A loss of color saturation
occurs in photos as the water gets deeper and the light from above is
diffused by the water.
- To remove the blue cast on underwater photos, an auto balance
using computer photo software and often improve the color and contrast.
- Take along a “photo buddy” or lookout if your are venturing far from shore.
- Be respectful of others and their space.
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Good photographs begin with good light. In the digital photography world, the quality of light corresponds to the quality of the photograph. The dramatic light of the early morning and late afternoon can raise the quality of your images. In poorly lit situations use supplemental lighting from the camera's flash in the fill-flash mode.
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Adobe's Photoshop is very expensive at nearly $700, Is it worth it?
Dear PS,
Adobe's Photoshop is very expensive at nearly $700, Is it worth it?
On the cheap in Oregon
Dear On the cheap,
Yes! If you plan to take creative steps in dealing with your images, photoshop and the lastest Creative Suite 2 are simply the best and most efficients image handling programs available. Is it "worth it" to you, that depends on what you hope to achieve with your images. I would suggest the Elements version of photoshop as an entry level position. Better yet, check a local computer store or even the Apple Store an invest a little time in attending a couple of their tutorial classes for a "test drive" of the program. Then you'll be better informed before you spend your money.
Thanks for your question,
Michael at PS
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