Sunday, September 6, 2009

Morocco: A picture perfect getaway

My scepticism soon disappears when I realise this is perfect for gathering video evidence of my roommate's stentorian snoring.

The latest digital SLRs now have superb three-inch LCD screens, which allow us to flick through the day's shots every evening, admiring individual approaches and discussing technical challenges. Our tutor also treats us to after-dinner talks gathered around his laptop, in which we are given insights into such mysteries as RAW (a file format), sharpening and camera calibration, and learn his "Six-Point Plan for Better Pictures".

For me, the most inspiring of Steve's mantras is his insistence that we must all strive to take a proper photograph, not just a simple, representational record of our travels. This requires an eye for composition, as well as knowing how to get the best from your camera.

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