Our photography club visited Monschau, the gem of the Eifel. We enjoyed wandering through the cobblestone streets, climbing to the castle at the top of the ridge.
In February it is a bit hard to find color as the grass, trees and flowers haven't come out yet.
At the castle wall we found fabulous lighting conditions. In spite of the backlighting, highlighting our hair, light softly reflected on our faces making perfect portrait conditions. We lingered there awhile.
Photography Club
Travel Photos
Frame it
A favorite travel photo is to find a natural frame.
An arch
Through a window
Down a narrow alley or road
Tree branches on top or along one side
Let it snow/fog/rain…
Don’t be disappointed in bad weather for a photo excursion. Fog, snow, stormy clouds… might make good mood photos, silhouettes, etc.
Sunrise and sunset produce that magic golden glow on the buildings.
Long shadows can also be interesting. Mid-day sun is least interesting in photos usually.
Juxtaposition
Look for the old and the new side by side, black and white, 2 strong colors, young and old.
Perspectives
Take 2 or 3 shots with various point of view – Far away – horizon, hills and valleys. A closer shot. Then a close up of something.
As always, get close. Take close ups of unique things in that place. A gargoyle face, a display of Belgium chocolate…
Special interest
Travel Photos
Frame it
A favorite travel photo is to find a natural frame.
An arch
Through a window
Down a narrow alley or road
Tree branches on top or along one side
Let it snow/fog/rain…
Don’t be disappointed in bad weather for a photo excursion. Fog, snow, stormy clouds… might make good mood photos, silhouettes, etc.
Sunrise and sunset produce that magic golden glow on the buildings.
Long shadows can also be interesting. Mid-day sun is least interesting in photos usually.
Juxtaposition
Look for the old and the new side by side, black and white, 2 strong colors, young and old.
Perspectives
Take 2 or 3 shots with various point of view – Far away – horizon, hills and valleys. A closer shot. Then a close up of something.
As always, get close. Take close ups of unique things in that place. A gargoyle face, a display of Belgium chocolate…
Special interest
Close shot of cobblestone, half timbered side of house, animal, local children playing…
Composition
Color is always nice. Use flowers when possible.
Consider patterns and shapes. Unusual lines.
An S-curve pattern in the picture ALWAYS makes it more interesting. It shows motion
Composition
Color is always nice. Use flowers when possible.
Consider patterns and shapes. Unusual lines.
An S-curve pattern in the picture ALWAYS makes it more interesting. It shows motion
