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    How To Capture Your Travels In Photographs

    There is nothing more satisfying than capturing the essence of your travels in photographs. They will be a source of interest for many years to come as you look back over them. But what's the best way to capture shots that are interesting rather than drab and dull? Experts advise you to tell a story or set a theme. Golfing fanatics travelled right around Australia and when they returned, all their shots showed were the golf courses they had played on, so maybe you would want to set several different themes.

    See if you can find an unusual angle or unique characters who will pose for you. If you want a temple, try and get the monks, too. Want that lovely old church? Take the inside of it as well. There may be statues or stained glass windows to add to your theme. Also, take multiple shots from different angles and distances.

    The best time to take outdoor photos is early in the morning or late in the evening. The light is particularly suitable for photography at those times. It's not always the best time of day to be up and about however, if you can get up early just some of the time, you'll find it well worth the effort. Sunsets over water are fantastic, especially if you can get the silhouette of an unusual sailing craft in with it. City lights at dusk are also gems in photography.

    Remember the rule of thirds. The top third of the shot should be sky, the middle third background and the lower third foreground and subject. Of course, all rules are made to be broken so it's not something you should adhere to rigidly. Your subjects can also be shot off-center for a visually pleasing photograph. It will also give a sense of what the surrounding area is like - for instance, an expanse of bare red earth leading up to an abandoned hut will be more effective than showing just the hut in the center of the shot

    Scale is important too. The saying that the camera does not lie is a myth. It is impossible to tell how high something is unless people or animals are in the shot as well.

    Look for humor. Many people take shots of signage and that can be boring if it's all they have. But signage is important in that it will often jog your memory when you look back and can't remember where certain shots were taken. Beside, some signs are quite humorous. For instance a parking sign that orders "rear to curb" can be quite funny if all the cars in the shot are parked the opposite way.

    Last but not least is your equipment. You don't have to have the most expensive camera and ten different lenses to take great travel pictures. Imagination and creativity are more important. Whatever you have, keep it safe by wearing extra straps around wrist or body - and don't forget extra batteries, film or memory card.

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