Top 10 travel photo mistakes

and camera tips for avoiding them

photo tips

Top Ten

camera mistakes

travelers make

Note: These items relate mainly to taking pictures. For camera buying advice, click the camera buying buttons (beginning with "SLR or compact?") in the left column.

Creating

police lineup photos

Countless travelers adopt that dull style when positioning their companions in front of famous landmarks.

Fixated

with megapixels

Yes, more megapixels mean greater resolution. However, camera buyers need to be aware that megapixels are but one of many important variables in the digital camera buying equation.

Centering

the subject

Many amateurs lessen the impact of their photos by placing the main subject (person or object) in the middle of the frame.

Thinking

midday sun

is best

The overhead sun can be one of your worst enemies.

Creating

camera shake

Most tourists hold their cameras incorrectly, creating camera shake, which degrades photo sharpness.

Lacking

flash savvy

Many travelers are unaware of how flash negatively affects colors.

Not bringing

a spare battery

The road to great pictures is lined with fallen disheartened travelers who did not tote a spare battery.

Checking camera
at airport

X-ray machines for checked luggage can zap photos stored on memory cards.

Emailing
megabyte photos

A major pet peeve of many is receiving unsolicited emailed megabyte attachments from a friend who has just returned from a trip.

Using digital  instead

of optical zoom

Digital zoom can produce muddled photos, ones you won't be proud of.

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these candid

photo tips & insights

I hope my tips on taking photos and buying cameras

help you document your vacation, tour or trip

©2008 HQP / Hillman Quality Publications