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Nature Photography Day 2023: 8 Tips That Will Let Your Pictures Do The Talking!

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Published By: Nibandh Vinod

Last Updated: June 15, 2023, 07:00 IST

Nature Photography Day is celebrated on June 15. (Image: Shutterstock)

Nature Photography Day 2023: To make nature photography captivating, having a keen eye and creative approach is essential

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY 2023: Nature Photography Day celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world explored through the lens of a camera. It provides a wonderful opportunity for photographers to witness and capture the wonders of nature. While nature is inherently fascinating, it takes a keen eye and a creative approach to make the photography speak a thousand words. Let’s explore some tips and techniques to make your nature photography interesting and visually stunning.

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  1. Explore New LocationsTo capture unique and compelling nature photographs is to go beyond familiar territory. Look for new locations, like national parks, forests, or even your local botanical gardens. Different landscapes offer varied natural elements that can add depth and interest to your images. Remember, the more diverse the locations, the more opportunities you have to capture stunning shots.
  2. Observe and Study the EnvironmentTake the time to study and
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10 travel photography tips for getting better photos

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Travelers can take stunning photos with nothing but a smartphone. Follow these 10 expert tips that will help you find the best lighting, achieve the perfect angle and make the most of whatever device you’re working with.

Follow these 10 expert tips that will help you find the best lighting, achieve the perfect angle and make the most of whatever device you’re working with. (Getty Images) (Getty Images/iStockphoto/shark_749)

While professional-looking travel photos were once a privilege for those who could afford pricey equipment, today, travelers can take a stunning photo with nothing but a smartphone. Follow these 10 expert tips that will help you find the best lighting, achieve the perfect angle and make the most of whatever device you’re working with.

Wait for the golden hour
Professional travel photographer Brandon Ballweg says golden hour — during a sunrise or as the sun sets — is the best time to capture photos with just the right amount of natural light. “It’s called golden hour because it gives you this
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Fireworks Photos: Celebration of Light mobile phone tips

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We’ve all seen it. Spectators holding up mobile photos and even tablets trying to capture the fiery blasts of fireworks. Often, the resulting images fall short of expectations.

If that’s you, we’ve enlisted some help to make sure you capture those fireworks on your screen — on the first try.

To prepare for Vancouver’s Celebration of Light, On the Coast spoke with two leading Instagram photographers based in Vancouver to get their tips on how to take perfect pics of the pyrotechnics.

1. Lock and load

This little known tip is simple but will likely make the biggest difference. iPhones find it challenging to focus and balance exposure levels when fireworks are blasting away in a dark sky.

To prevent an inevitable delay and shaky photos, Scott Rankin’s first tip is to use the iPhone’s “AE/AF lock” function.

You can take great fireworks shots if you keep just a few things in mind while focusing your photo. (Scott Rankin)

“Wait for a firework of good size and brightness, tap the focus and hold on to it. Focus on that one firework,” says Rankin. Then every time you see a firework that

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