cheryl
Administrator
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Focus on travel-photography skills, even when you’re not traveling - Chron
Above me, my subject squawked and flitted from branch to branch. I tracked him with my camera lens, hoping he’d perch for a moment, but he flicked his tail and flew to another tree. I missed the shot.
Thankfully, this wasn’t a once-in-a-lifetime African safari. It was a once-in-a-morning foray onto my deck, and my photographic quarry was a male Steller’s jay: a common bird around my home near Lake Tahoe. I’d have another chance for that shot before lunch. And by practicing wildlife photography, someday I’ll be ready for that safari.
Our travel plans might be blurry, but our travel photos don’t have to be. Picture this: While the pandemic has confined us at home, we can still prepare for our next trip by developing our photography skills whether we use a smartphone or advanced camera. Landscapes, people and animals can sharpen our eye from our living room or balcony. We can find inspiration, learn technique and cultivate storytelling ability.
Above me, my subject squawked and flitted from branch to branch. I tracked him with my camera lens, hoping he’d perch for a moment, but he flicked his tail and flew to another tree. I missed the shot.
Thankfully, this wasn’t a once-in-a-lifetime African safari. It was a once-in-a-morning foray onto my deck, and my photographic quarry was a male Steller’s jay: a common bird around my home near Lake Tahoe. I’d have another chance for that shot before lunch. And by practicing wildlife photography, someday I’ll be ready for that safari.
Our travel plans might be blurry, but our travel photos don’t have to be. Picture this: While the pandemic has confined us at home, we can still prepare for our next trip by developing our photography skills whether we use a smartphone or advanced camera. Landscapes, people and animals can sharpen our eye from our living room or balcony. We can find inspiration, learn technique and cultivate storytelling ability.