There are just 2 things to remember if you want to take epic travel shots: get close, and get editing.
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If you're on the trip of a lifetime, chances are you will A) be taking lots of photos, and B) will be away for more than a couple of days. If the worst happens, and your camera is stolen, or your memory card corrupts, you will still have all your memories intact if you have taken the time to backup your photos as you go.
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There are a few approaches to creating a triptych. Some you can try with images you already have (like the first one below - splitting a single image). For others you'll need to go out and shoot with the triptych in mind.
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Not everyone has the luxury of taking a week to scout a new location for potential photographs and best viewpoints. (In fact, does anyone who isn't a professional location scout?)
But with Google maps and a couple of apps, you can plan a photography trip so that as far as humanly possible, you stand the best chance of getting the best shots.
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Mindful photography (sometimes called contemplative photography, or slow photography) is the opposite of mainstream competitive photography. There's no aggression, no oneupmanship, no discussion about kit, no condescension, and most of all, no rush.
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You arrive at a beautiful sunset destination. You have thought about which settings you might use. You have planned your composition. The conditions are perfect. Yet you stay in the car, don't get your camera out, and leave with just a phone shot taken through the car window.
What happened?
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All photography is a compromise - bad weather just makes us work harder for the shot. Know your kit, know your settings, then get out there and have some fun. (Also includes some indoor projects for when it’s just too miserable to go out.)
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Do you want to understand your camera settings once and for all?
I have a new online intensive short course coming up. It includes 5 in-depth, interactive lessons that will take you from being unsure about shooting off-auto, to confidently shooting on aperture or shutter priority mode.
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Your camera doesn't know you want the subject silhouetted. It will be trying to get everything exposed brightly, not realising you want your people to turn into shapes.
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