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 Aquinnah cliffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  Cambridge Skyline over Charles River early morning Cambridge, MA. Photo by Kindra Clineff  Crashing waves on the north shore Beverly, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  Longfellow Bridge and Boston skyline at night looking over the Charles River Boston, MA. Photo by Sarah Musumeci  Martha's Vineyard Sunrise Vineyard Haven, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  New England foliage Berkshire, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  Sailing on the Charles River Boston, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Boston Lighthouse Boston, MA. Photo by Kindra Clineff  The Zakim bridge Charlestown, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  USS Constitution w-Tobin bridge and beautiful sunlight Boston, MA.Photo by Sarah Musumeci
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 Biking in the Boston Commom across from the State House Boston, MA. Photo by Kindra Clineff  Lunch on fashionable Newbury Street. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Boston Green near the waterfront in downtown Boston, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Cranberry Bog Plymouth, MA. Photo by MOTT  The Faneuil Hall Marketplace across from the waterfront. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Fisherman Statue_Glouster, MA. Photo by Tim Grafft  The Menemsha harbor late afternoon Martha's Vineyard, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Steamship arrival from woods hole in Vineyard Haven, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison
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 Bunker Hill Monument Charlestown, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  Fenway Park with skyline view from stands Boston, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  JFK Library Dorchester, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  Salem Witch Museum Salem, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  Swan boats in the Public Gardens. Located in Back Bay area of Boston, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Boston Marathon Boston, MA. Photo by Sarah Musumeci  The Duck Boat Tours on Charles River Boston, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Green Monster and landmark Citgo sign at Fenway Park Boston, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The Public Gardens. Swan boat tours in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA. Photo by Dillard Morrison  The State House Boston, MA. Photo by Tim Grafft
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February 5, 2010
Quick Photo Tips for Travelers
Image Size Setting on Your Camera while Traveling
In most cases you probably just like to share your travel photos with friends and family via email or online. For scrapbooking enthusiasts you might also have one or the other image printed. If those two scenarios hold true for you, it's sufficient to set your camera to a 3MP or medium setting. The quality of those images will still hold up well for 5x7 prints and you can fit a lot of images on your memory card. If you do enjoy hanging your travel pictures in your house or office I do recommend you set your camera to the highest setting possible.
The Benefit of a smaller Point & Shoot Camera
Point & Shoot cameras slip easily into your pocket or handbag so you have no excuse not to bring it with you at all times. They also offer the same image sizes now as their bigger SLR brothers. More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make prints. You also get the benefit of having two technologies in one. Capture amazing images with your Point & Shoot and through the switch of a button turn it into a powerful little video camera. They are also much better for getting those candid shots.
Memory, Memory, Memory
Good brand names for you memory cards are Lexar or SanDisk. Bring 2-3 extra memory cards with you on your trip especially if you like to use the video camera feature. They are quite cheap now and you have no excuse not to bring extras. Standard memory cards are totally sufficient for a regular shooter and you don’t need to go for the more expensive Extreme, Ultra or Professional High Speed cards.
Use smaller Memory Cards
I highly recommend using a few smaller memory cards (2GB or 4GB) during your trip. You don’t want to put all your precious travel pictures on just one memory card during your tip, running the risk to lose all of them should your card decide to play a number on you or if you accidently hit the “Delete All” button on your camera. It does happen. By the way, memory cards do have a limited life expectancy just like rechargeable batteries. On average they last about 4-5 years. Put dates on your memory cards to keep track of their age.
Underwater Housing/Pouches
This is a must have accessory for your beach vacation. Good brands are AquaPac, Ewa-Marin or your camera’s brand. Underwater pouches are starting at $25.00. When heading to the beach or pool simply place your camera into this little underwater housing/pouch, seal it and your camera is safe to go with you in the water. Use it for taking still shots and also try the video setting on your camera. Believe me, you will have a lot of fun with it. [ – read more... ]
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February 5, 2010
Four Steps Toward Better Videos
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A tripod is an valuable investment, for improving your videography. It will keep your camera stationary, creating a much more professional appearance. There are light weight collapsible ones that are easy to pack and handle.
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Be sure to consider the background when shooting people. A solid wall is ideal if you want to focus attention on the subject(s). But be mindful of colors or textures that will clash. If you want to include activity or scenery around the subject, make sure you stay close enough to keep them the main subject.
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For scenic videography, scout the location ahead of time. Note camera angles that best capture the essence of the location. Pick out elements where close ups define the area, like plants, animals or land characteristics. Planning ahead yields dramatic results.
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Unless you are shoot in auto mode, you will want to white balance. It will improve the richness of your colors. [ – read more... ]
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