Group Travel Photography
Mar 24, 2017 13:07:12 #
I travel a lot, usually in a 14-16 people groups. It's the best value and it doesn't waste time.
I carry a Canon 5D, 3L lenses, 1.4 TC and more. I shoot in Aperture mode and try to have ISO 100, at least in daytime. There's enough time to take plenty of pictures. The guides know that many, if not most, travelers like to take lots of pictures so they stop in places. I don't use a tripod on these trips so there's no issue with delaying the group. Some trips like on a safari you have to shoot a lot and fast as the animals will not wait for you.
I also have my iPhone and take a few images with it. I post some of them on FB so that family and friends know where I am and can share my experience.
It's probably 90-95% of images are taken with the DSLR.
I carry a Canon 5D, 3L lenses, 1.4 TC and more. I shoot in Aperture mode and try to have ISO 100, at least in daytime. There's enough time to take plenty of pictures. The guides know that many, if not most, travelers like to take lots of pictures so they stop in places. I don't use a tripod on these trips so there's no issue with delaying the group. Some trips like on a safari you have to shoot a lot and fast as the animals will not wait for you.
I also have my iPhone and take a few images with it. I post some of them on FB so that family and friends know where I am and can share my experience.
It's probably 90-95% of images are taken with the DSLR.
RainbowHI wrote:
I was recently traveling in Japan with a group of ... (show quote)
Mar 24, 2017 15:01:19 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Being in a group can be hectic. If you are on a travel bus, where all seats are occupied, you have to put your camera gear in the upper compartment, or put it on your lap. Imagine having to travel all day long like that, and having to find time to exchange lenses, after you depart the bus. I did that once. Never again. I have a Bridge and pocket camera to accommodate me on similar situations now. The Bridge camera Is on a strap on my neck, the pocket camera in my shirt or pants pocket. My DSLR comes with me only when I am traveling by car, and for uncrowded events. Now, I know why photographers choose lenses like the Nikon 18-300mm or 28-300mm. No more than that, for traveling. Less worry.
Mar 24, 2017 15:59:23 #
jefren
Loc: Montgomery, Alabama
I am concluding a week-long tour of about 40 people. I think that, using my DSLR set on auto, I was the quickest shooter on the tour, because of my experience and recognition that group travel photography is its own type of photography, and accepting those limitations. I think that the cell phone phototgraphers were the slowest. Shooting from the bus, I switched to manual or shutter priority, using faster shutter speed. People didn't mind that I was often the first at the best photo spot, because I vacated it so quickly.
Mar 24, 2017 17:49:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Good observation. When I travel, I bring a compact camera. I was on a trip with a group of people, and one woman had an SLR (It was a few years ago). When we saw a good picture opportunity, we took the picture. She, on the other hand, stood in the prime shooting spot taking a long time to set her camera just right and then taking multiple shots. If anyone in our group had a gun, I think she would have been shot.
With due respect Jerry that isn't a problem with either cell phone camera or DSLR, But more a matter of that lady being rude and inconsiderate.
I can't recall going to a vacation spot anywhere in the world where I took a photo with my Cell phone. If it was a great shot but crowded I waited to get in, take a few photos and get out so others could take their photos.
Dennis
Mar 24, 2017 21:18:48 #
macsmom
Loc: S Carolina
berchman wrote:
Not everyone has the wherewithal to travel independently. Fearlessness, resourcefulness, facility with foreign languages (Chinese? Arabic? Russian? Turkish? Etc.), lots of money OR a willingness to endure privation, top notch physical condition, superb interpersonal skills, and more. If you have these qualities more power to you. I don't and I'm still a photographer.
I'm not sure you need all that to travel independently. I'm a 62 year old woman who prefers to go alone. I am certainly not fearless, but I pretend I am...
You don't have to speak a language, but if you can learn half a dozen basic words, all kinds of doors open for you. I DON'T have lots of money, not big on privation, and fair physical condition (low end) at best. You do need resourcefulness, and people skills are a big plus.
By the way, just because you're on a tour, you don't have to stay with the group. All you have to do is let your guide know what you're up to ahead of time, and make sure you're at the bus-hotel-whatever at the appointed time. That does cost more, as sometimes you might need alternate transportation or miss an included meal. You have to weigh whether it's worth it. Charlie
Mar 25, 2017 06:35:45 #
ronichas wrote:
Hey, I use my IPAD to take photos...only kidding!!!!
I bring my DSLR, have never had a problem on tours. I am pretty good at taHking images from the bus. I got an honorable mention at a large exhibit for one of my images from Cuba, taken from the bus!!
Here are 2 images I took in Iceland, from the bus!
ps...Great images John!!
I bring my DSLR, have never had a problem on tours. I am pretty good at taHking images from the bus. I got an honorable mention at a large exhibit for one of my images from Cuba, taken from the bus!!
Here are 2 images I took in Iceland, from the bus!
ps...Great images John!!
Thanks Roni. Great shots from the bus.
Mar 25, 2017 06:37:59 #
cthahn wrote:
Do not travel in a group if you are a photographer.
Please tell that to my wife!
Mar 25, 2017 15:29:28 #
I tried using my cell phone for photos. It is faster to use your DSLR set on automatic, you will have a sharper photo and your issue of composition with the sun on your phone viewer is gone. You have your DSLR with you and when you have the time make the settings you want.
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