Photography in Alaska
What else is there? Almost too much to mention. Offshore you can see
gray, beluga, humpback, and orca (killer) whales as well as porpoises, sea
lions and several kinds of seals. If you look up, you'll find fly trumpter
swans, bald eagles and pergrine falcons. In all Alaska is home to 105
species of mammals, 300 species of birds and 58 species of freshwater and
anadromous fish, plus seven types of amphibians. With abundant wildlife
viewing and beautiful landscapes, photography opportunities abound.
Alaska is a large state and some animals
occur at low densities or are secretive, but learning more about how, when
and where to wildlife, your chances of seeing animals in the wild will be
improved.
Alaska offers so much for every type of photographer. If
you are there for wildlife you can photograph it. If you are there for
Landscapes, it is there as well. Remember, though, that Alaska is not a
zoo. You may or may not see any animals. They are still wild, and if you
see an animal count yourself lucky, if you do not, enjoy the scenery.
Photography: Ten Tips
"The [35mm] camera is for life and for people, the swift and intense moments of life." - Ansel Adams
1. Hold It Steady
A problem with many photographs is that they're
blurry. Avoid 'camera shake' by holding the camera steady. Use both hands,
resting your elbows on your chest, or use a wall for support. Relax: don't
tense up. You're a marksman/woman holding a gun and it must be steady to
shoot.
2. Put The Sun Behind You
A photograph is all about light so always
think of how the light is striking your subject. The best bet is to move
around so that the sun is behind you and to one side. This front lighting
brings out color and shades, and the slight angle (side lighting) produces
some shadow to indicate texture and form.
3. Get Closer
The best shots are simple so move closer and remove
any clutter from the picture. If you look at most 'people' shots they
donÕt show the whole body so you don't need to either. Move close, fill
the frame with just the face, or even overflow it. Give your shot some
impact. Use a zoom to crop the image tighter.
4. Choose A Format
Which way you hold the camera affects what is
emphasized in your shot. For tall things (Redwoods, Half Dome) a vertical
format emphasize height. Use a horizontal format to show the dramatic
sweep of the mountains.
5. Include People
Photographs solely of landscape and rocks are
enjoyable to take but often dull to look at. Include some of your friends,
companions, family, or even people passing by, to add human interest. If
there's no one around, include yourself with the self-timer.
Have you
ever got your photos back only to discover that something that looked
awe-inspiring at the time looks dull on paper? This is because your eye
needs some reference point to judge scale. Add a person, car, or something
of known size to indicate the magnitude of the scenery.6. Consider
Variety
You may take the greatest shots but if they're all the same
type or style, they may be dull to look at. Spice up your collection by
adding variety. Include landscapes and people shots, close ups and wide
angles, good weather and bad weather. Take personal shots that remember
the 'being there' - friends that you meet, your hotel/campsite,
transportation, street or hiking signposts.
7. Add Depth
Depth is an important quality of good photographs. We
want the viewer to think that they're not looking at a flat picture, but
through a window, into a three-dimensional world. Add pointers to assist
the eye. If your subject is a distant mountain, add a person or a tree in
the foreground. A wide angle lens can exaggerate this perspective.
8. Use Proportion
The beauty of an image is often in its
proportions. A popular technique with artists is called the Rule of
Thirds. Imagine the frame divided into thirds, both horizontally and
vertically, like a Tic-Tac-Toe board. Now place your subject on one of the
lines or intersections. Always centering your subject can get dull. Use
the Rule of Thirds to add variety and interest.
9. Search For Details
It's always tempting to use a wide angle lens
and 'get everything in'. However, this can be too much and you may loose
the impact. Instead, zoom in with a longer lens and find some
representative detail. A shot of an entire sequoia tree just looks like a
tree. But a shot of just the tree's wide base, with a person for scale, is
more powerful.
10. Position The Horizon
Where you place the horizon in your shot
affects what is emphasized. To show the land, use a high horizon. To show
the sky, use a low horizon. Be creative.
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