The Digital Photography Book Vol 4 by Scott Kelby

Author:Scott Kelby
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Pro Tips for Shooting Travel Photos

Look for That Classic “Lone Tree” Shot

When you head to the outskirts of a city, keep an eye out for a shot that’s always a pleaser—

the “lone tree” shot. It can be in a field, or a meadow, or on the top of a hill, but if you keep your eye out for one, more often than not, you’ll find one, and they make for really interesting photographs. Of course, you might find a row of three or four trees, so in that case, just frame the photo so it looks like there’s only one tree (crop the other trees out while you’re framing the shot, and leave a lot of empty space to the left, or right, of the one tree that you leave in the frame, and it will have that “lone tree” effect). Two more quickies: (1) your lone tree doesn’t have to have leaves on it (I saw exactly that on the cover of a digital photography magazine this month), and (2) if it’s a foggy day, you get extra points for including that nice foggy atmospheric effect (try that one as a black and white.

Could be really sweet!).

Cheating the “Lone Tree” Look

If you’re on vacation and you real y want the “lone tree” look, but you’re not able to find it by driving around the countryside, I know a place you can look where there usual y are one or two trees to choose from (but if you use this tip, don’t tell anyone where you found the tree). Just drive by the local golf course in the city where you’re traveling.

You’re pretty likely to find a long flat area of grass (maybe the 8th hole) and then a lone tree or two just waiting for you. Don’t tell anyone I told you this one.

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