02.06.10
Posted in Adventures, Photography Resources, World Of Travel at 5:51 pm by admin
Steve Stevanovich values the splendor of America’s National Parks as a scenery for destination weddings and a range of other activities. The impressive photography that results from holding an affair in of these National Parks is what tempts people to these handsome natural settings. From Yellowstone National Park and Zion National Park to Channel Islands National Park or Biscayne National Park, diversity in locale abounds for grand destination weddings in America.
The various lesser known holiday spots acceptable for destination weddings and such have their own appeal. Steve Stevanovich considers that these destinations offer quality travel opportunities to people who want something out-of-the-ordinary when it comes to travel. An example is Jeju Island in South Korea. This location provides magnificent trips up Mount Ichulbung. It also offers tantalizing cuisine in the exquisite seafood restaurants of great reputation in the region.
For beach style wedding destinations Steve Stevanovich recognizes that areas like Australia, the French Riviera, the Caribbean, California, and Florida are desirable to people. In addition, he realizes how places like Cuba, Brazil, and Spain enchant those who love waterfront experiences as part of their wedding holiday.
While a wedding in any location is wonderful, it is that much better when you can unwind on a wide beach and gaze out at the sea afterward. Wedding planning and the actual wedding day are hectic. Steve Stevanovich know full well that the “unwind time” afterward can be that much better on a spectacular tropical beach.
Steve Stevanovich has a quiet appreciation of all that exotic venues offer. He understands how inspiring it is for mates’ to have a wedding in a venue with vivid natural scenery. He also realizes how a bustling big-city metropolis has a certain bright charm conducive to a special wedding celebration. With the plethora of exhilarating destination wedding venues available worldwide, there’s no doubt one can find that ideal place for a special celebration.
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04.18.08
Posted in Photography Resources at 10:13 am by admin
It’s always a struggle going out in bad weather. Cold days and nights, rain, fog and that welcoming warm fire at home. But, if you can overcome the temptation to stay at home then you could get some great images.
Rain is wet, but it brings forth opportunities for great photos. Reflections, highlights and the beautiful glistening of water on plants. Puddles, bloated rivers and people in raincoats and holding umbrellas. Don’t forget the chances of seeing dramatic skies and cloud formations and wait for the sun to burst through an overcast sky spreading light onto the wet world below.
There are ways to keep your equipment dry - but staying in shouldn’t be one of them! Umbrellas are effective but difficult to hold. However, if you have a rucksack then you can slide the handle in-between the rucksack and your back. You might feel silly but it will enable you to use both hands to get some great pictures. Even a plastic bag is effective and if you want to spend a fortune, you can get customised waterproof covers for your model of camera. Look, also, for shelter - shop fronts, bus shelters, buildings, trees etc. But don’t forget, it is unlikely that your equipment will suffer any lasting damage just because you have got a few drops of rain on it. One tip I picked up just recently is to always have an elastic band handy so that you can attach things to your equipment to protect it.
Have a good look around as you will see many opportunities for a good picture. Rain reflects light - look in puddles and other standing areas of water. In towns and cities you will find shops, statues and just about every other object look different in the wet and, more importantly, reflect off standing water or moist paths and roads. Carl lights can create pleasing reflections on damp or wet roads.
You will be using longer exposure times and therefore may be best taking a tripod with you. If you don’t have one then improvise - a wall, bean bag, leaning the camera against an upright or horizontal object (e.g. a bench).
Eric Hartwell runs the photography resource site http://www.theshutter.co.uk and the associated discussion forums as well as the regular weblog at http://thephotographysite.blogspot.com
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