Tips for picture taking on tour in Israel
Apr 23, 2013 02:08:11 #
EdwardG wrote:
From the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Oliv... (show quote)
EdwardG - I can hardly wait!
Apr 23, 2013 02:09:19 #
pounder35 wrote:
I shouldn't have posted that. Didn't mean to take away from your trip. Just my warped sense of humor. Be sure to post some pics. I'd go in a heartbeat if I could. :thumbup:
pounder35 - no worries...
Apr 23, 2013 02:19:37 #
I've lost track, but I think you said you had a new DSLR. If so, go out every day and practice. You really want to have a good handle on the settings and use of your camera before a trip like the one you'll be on. The time to screw up is now.
Apr 23, 2013 02:27:14 #
Michael O'
Loc: Midwest right now
seagullSuz wrote:
Will be on a tour in Israel in a couple of weeks for 9 days... I won't have time to do much 'setting up' shots with tripods and long exposures...tips please to maximize photo opportunities...and those who have experienced Israel (Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Galilee, Capernaum, Masada) please share your specific experiences...what works, what doesn't!.....thanks...
A good 2.8 wide angle, zoom type makes it more useful in street and architectural photography. Match that with a 70 - 200 2.8. Low f-stop
glass lets you avoid much of the hassle of artificial lighting and battery charging. Prime lenses provide a touch better resolution, but a good glass zoom tele and shortie provide the versatility you will find so very useful and accomodating.I've shot in 30 countries across N Africa, in Turkey, and in most of Europe, and I'd rather pack a small tri or monopod for very occasional use then mess with flashes. In over 10,000 shots "big glass" has allowed me to avoid dragging problem flash over the countrysides. Make life easy for yourself and go for veratility. Take one extra rechargable longlife battery and charger system to recharge every evening for the next day. I will follow my own advice with an upcoming few days to Ireland and Spain. Enjoy
Apr 23, 2013 03:45:01 #
gifted 1
she asked for tips about a trip to Israel. what you gave is 65% an accelerated "how to take photos while touring the world". I
she asked for tips about a trip to Israel. what you gave is 65% an accelerated "how to take photos while touring the world". I
Apr 23, 2013 15:50:33 #
One other thing to add about my wife's trip to Israel. It was a guided trip through a tour company. She used a Canon G9 point & shoot hanging from her neck. As it was, she was very busy trying to take pictures & notes to what they were saying & seeing it would have been impossible for her with a DSR camera.
One of the other members of the tour did use a DSR with multiple lens. He spent so much time with the camera & lens that he couldn't take any notes. At the end of the day he had lots of pictures, but could not remember details about where & what they were.
My wife things a digital voice recorder would have been good to use, but each evening you will want to spend time transcribing what was recorded.
Have fun.
One of the other members of the tour did use a DSR with multiple lens. He spent so much time with the camera & lens that he couldn't take any notes. At the end of the day he had lots of pictures, but could not remember details about where & what they were.
My wife things a digital voice recorder would have been good to use, but each evening you will want to spend time transcribing what was recorded.
Have fun.
Apr 23, 2013 16:10:16 #
wingincamera wrote:
I had a glance and I was impressed: great work!
Apr 23, 2013 16:47:34 #
wingincamera wrote:
One other thing to add about my wife's trip to Isr... (show quote)
I really enjoyed your wife's blog with the very detailed documentation she captured!...Our guide will have a syllabus for us in addition to the personal feelings we'll record. I can really understand that focusing on too much picture taking can take away from the spirit of the journey....hoping for a balance of the two. Please mention to your wife that I appreciate her efforts to preserve her experience and that she was kind enough to share with others.
Apr 23, 2013 16:50:59 #
Michael O' wrote:
A good 2.8 wide angle, zoom type makes it more use... (show quote)
I'm still in my photo infancy and have not yet acquired the level of equipment you mention....I do however, appreciate your comments and wish you an enjoyable time in Ireland and Spain...
Apr 23, 2013 16:55:22 #
RMM wrote:
I've lost track, but I think you said you had a new DSLR. If so, go out every day and practice. You really want to have a good handle on the settings and use of your camera before a trip like the one you'll be on. The time to screw up is now.
...yes, going out as often as I can....enjoyed time at the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah last week and had some failures that turned into successes. You are so right about not wanting to mess up while on tour. I shouldn't admit this, but while I am still perfecting manual settings, I usually take shots on AUTO as a safety net to be sure I have at least one shot of each point of interest that is better than marginal!!...will be going to the Great Salt Lake to practice sunsets later this week.
Apr 23, 2013 16:56:32 #
elie wrote:
Seagull, I lived there for 30 years. no problems with the law in any touristic site. in 9 days you will have a bright sun,but you never know- today it rained in Jerusalem. Masada:hot, lots of dust. Jerusalem: big lighting contrast between lighted places and shade in narrow streets. dead sea:hot, protect equipment from highly salty water, your eyes also! Galilee:green&beautiful
have fun!
have fun!
elie - thanks for more wonderful insights...
Apr 23, 2013 17:13:58 #
seagullSuz wrote:
I'm still in my photo infancy and have not yet acquired the level of equipment you mention....I do however, appreciate your comments and wish you an enjoyable time in Ireland and Spain...
Suz, Ya got the gear gal! Don't let anyone divert you from your object. Get the shot and then look for the chanch shot.
Apr 23, 2013 19:12:21 #
Gifted One wrote:
Suz, Ya got the gear gal! Don't let anyone divert you from your object. Get the shot and then look for the chanch shot.
:-P
Apr 23, 2013 19:13:41 #
elie wrote:
gifted 1
she asked for tips about a trip to Israel. what you gave is 65% an accelerated "how to take photos while touring the world". I
she asked for tips about a trip to Israel. what you gave is 65% an accelerated "how to take photos while touring the world". I
elie, no worries....I'm open to take it all in!
Apr 23, 2013 19:17:54 #
Auto is OK, but you might be better off with Aperture mode. The contrasts between light and dark can be very strong, and glare can be a real issue. You will want to have enough control over your camera to adjust exposure to compensate. You may want to experiment with bracketing your exposures before heading off on your trip.
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