6 Ways to Capture More Unique Travel Photos

In a Digital Photography School guest post Neil Ta writes;

There’s something to be said about having a nice collection of travel photos. They document not only your personal journey in other cities and countries, but also showcase the artistic side of your photographic abilities. Throughout my recent travels through Southeast Asia (and many smaller trips in years past), I’ve been able to capture some images that I’m quite proud of. The following tips have helped me take better and more unique photos when I am traveling or when I’m home:

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May Competition Winners–Projected Images

Here are the projected image winners from the May competition for which the set subject was Backlit.

Set Subject

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Early Morning Mist Early Morning With Friends Chopper
George Frangs Elsa van Zyl Paddy Howes
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Open

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Rainbow Sossus After the Storm
Paddy Howes Nigel Mudge Eric Sumner
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The full list of projected image scores can be found in this PDF document

A New Camera Strap

We were sent this release by the manufacturer of a new camera strap who thought our members might be interested.

Hello,

I am sending you this e-mail to announce a new camera support system that may interest your members.  I attached  a Press Release and a Brochure.  Feel free to use any information contained in them in your Newsletters or "What’s New" section on your site.

My new product is called the BosStrap Camera Sling System.   My company is BosStrap LLC.

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The BosStrap System includes two pieces: a BosStrap™ and a BosTail™.  The BosTail replaces the manufacturer’s neck strap.  Simply attach the BosTail to the left strap lug or eyelet on the camera body.  The BosTail typically remains on the camera.  The BosStrap includes a nickel plated metal TriggerLoc™ to connect to a nickel plated ring on the BosTail.

Professional photographers tested the BosStrap System for three months in field and studio environments.  They unanimously agree that its unique engineering offered the professional photographer benefits that were unavailable with any other system.   The BosStrap System was tested with professional camera setups weighing over six pounds when typically equipped with an 80-200 mm f/2.8 zoom lens.

The adjustable BosStrap is worn across your body, placed over your left shoulder and under your right arm as shown in the photos in the attached Press Release and Brochure.  You’ll notice that the BosStrap is wider than a typical camera strap.  The wide nylon webbing is sufficient to distribute the weight of a camera without relying on a cumbersome and roaming shoulder pad.

In operation, the TriggerLoc slides along the BosStrap (which does not move) allowing you to effortlessly bring your camera up to your eye to quickly compose and capture the shot.  When not in use, your camera remains safely and inconspicuously at your hip.

The web site shows the complete product line and provides more information about the BosStrap Camera Sling System.  I hope you take a look. www.BosStrap.com

The BosStrap Camera Sling System features include:

  • Camera tripod socket always available
  • Fail-safe TriggerLoc lets you disconnect camera from the BosStrap in seconds
  • No shoulder pad.  The 1½” wide strap prevents neck strain and eliminates a cumbersome and roaming shoulder pad
  • BosStrap adjust to 64" long
  • Uses extremely smooth and strong nylon seatbelt webbing
  • Frees both hands
  • Adjustable BosTail length from 2" to 4"
  • Light weight at less than 5 ounces
  • Engineered with a Safety Factor of 10
  • Some photographers have used BosStrap to support a battery pack
  • BosStraps and BosTails are also sold separately
  • Reasonably priced at $39.95

Try the new BosStrap Camera Sling System.   If you are not satisfied, return it with 30 days for a full refund.

Please let your members know about BosStrap.

Thank you,

Tom Fama

tomfama@BosStrap.com

www.BosStrap.com

508 251 -1345

P.S. BosStrap is also on Facebook:   Facebook Link

P.P.S Shown on Wired: Gadget Lab    http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/03/bosstrap-a-shoulder-slung-free-spinning-camera-strap/

DSLR Pinhole Photography

With the next Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day coming up on 24 April 2011 I thought some of you might want to try doing pinhole photography with your DSLR cameras. This video shows how.

There are many more resources demonstrating this on the Internet. Some take the technique further, showing how to make improved pinholes using thin aluminium or brass shim stock.

2011 March Competition Winners–Projected Images

Here are the projected image winners from the January competition for which the set subject was Inspiration, where photographers were to make an image in the style of a photographer they admired.

Set Subject

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Lourensrivier MonoMoonlightKarl
Chris JoubertGeorge FrangsPaddy Howes
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Open

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HuntingFlowing PetalsMist
Eric SumnerRosie BurtonDenise Whiteford
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The full list of projected image scores can be found in this PDF document