Camping

[Atdam]

Hey guys I will be going camping this weekend and i was wondering what would be nice to take pics of...sadly my composition isnt really that good at the moment and i was wondering if you guys can give me and idea, heads up on what i should look for!

thanks!

[Images by Tobias]

Really its not that different than standard outdoor photography other than a few areas. Like always, keep a camera attached to yourself, but plan on shooting at dawn and dust. One major difference is that people will be dirty. Silhouettes work great in this environment. Another main difference is you will most likely not have access to all the gear you would at home. I would suggest a tripod. You can get some neat shots during low light periods using a tripod and shooting long shutter times. Any movements in trees, water, ect will create a beautiful blur. Lastly work the depth of field. Hope this helps

[dlambert]

If you want to take pictures, there will be no shortage of opportunities. As Tobias mentioned, long-exposure nighttime shots can be fun - here's one where you can see trails of people moving under the canopy, with the canopy stationary against the background. It's hard to see in this resolution, but there are some stars in the sky, too:



If you're doing any campfires, these always provide nice shots, too:



You'll need a tripod for both of these shots. During the day, just look around for shooting opportunities and practice, practice, practice!

[Krusty79]

Nice camping shots, David.

If I'm going to a new area, I'll do a search of that area/park on Google images to get an idea of what the scenery is like and what kinds of shots others have taken before me.

Ummm... squirrels?

[Atdam]

Alright! thanks everyone for the good suggestions! Im pretty sure im bringing the tripod and my speedlight! and great photos btw!

[mad editor]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

Ummm... squirrels?

Hate squirrels.

[dlambert]

Yes, definitely squirrels. ;-)

[Krusty79]

Squirrels on testosterone!