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Shoot steam trains at stunning locations

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Michael Topham, 17 March 2011 15:45

Photographers: Michael Topham & Andrew JamesEven if you’re not a steam buff, there’s a certain buzz that comes from photographing steam trains. Photographed at the right location in the right conditions the results can be spectacular. To give you an insight of how we achieved the shots on this page, here is an account of how we found out about ...

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Shoot steam trains at stunning locations

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Michael Topham, 17 March 2011 15:45

Photographers: Michael Topham & Andrew JamesEven if you’re not a steam buff, there’s a certain buzz that comes from photographing steam trains. Photographed at the right location in the right conditions the results can be spectacular. To give you an insight of how we achieved the shots on this page, here is an account of how we found out about ...

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Lessons from Morocco

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Anonymous, 27 February 2008 09:44

Dave Waterman visits Morocco with his former student, David Noton, to see if there are any new lessons to learn Back in the eighties I was a part-time tutor at Gloucester College of Art and Technology (GLOSCAT, now Gloucester University). One student really struck me as having what it takes to really make it in the competitive world of photography: ...

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10 top tips for travel pictures

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Anonymous, 24 October 2007 14:41

For most people holidays are a time to unwind, relax and soak up the sun. For keen photographers, however, they’re also an opportunity to indulge our passion and return home with pictures of a more exotic nature. Whether you’re hiking in the Himalayas, braving the heat in the Sahara or knotting your hankies in Clacton, there are ways of ensuring ...

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Camera settings for travel landscapes

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Anonymous, 24 October 2007 14:40

If your travel photography is just a part of a family holiday, you probably won’t have hours to spend capturing the scenery and landscape of your destination. So to help you to make the most of every opportunity here are some settings to use when shooting landscapes during the day and at the magical sunrise or sunset hours. During the ...

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Camera settings for capturing buildings pictures on your travels

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Anonymous, 24 October 2007 14:39

From modern city skyscrapers to tumbledown cottages, the differing architectural styles can be among the most defining elements of the sites on your travels. When shooting buildings, it’s important to use different settings for capturing interiors and exteriors, For interior shots, you’ll need a steady platform, ideally a tripod. You can always rest the camera on a wall or table ...

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Camera settings for travel portraits

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Anonymous, 24 October 2007 14:36

Taking great portrait shots on holiday often means working quickly and in unfamiliar situations. So you don’t want to spend ages setting up your camera before you can take a shot. Unlike landscapes and buildings, many of the best portraits rely on you being able to get the shot quickly before your subject gets bored, or the ideal moment for ...

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