What is the best way to capture a picture of the local atmosphere in parks, at monuments and in major streets without infringing upon other's privacy?

Thanks,
Patrick Evans

Posted By Patrick Evans on June 19, 2009, 4:17 PM

What's the best way to upload your travel photos to the web when you're in Europe? Can you just go to an internet cafe and use your SD card?

Posted By Tina on June 19, 2009, 5:52 PM

Please tell me once and for all what settings to use on a bright beach, and inside in dim lighting! Thanks for your help...

Posted By Kelly on June 21, 2009, 8:01 PM

What is the best setting for my digital SLR camera for taking pictures inside the large, dark cathedrals and castles in Europe?

Posted By Kristi on June 22, 2009, 10:08 AM

What is a great full size tripod which folds down compact and weighs next to nothing - I do a lot of international travel and need to pack VERY light. Pick two - one with no price too large and one for under $150.

Posted By Mark Kawasaki on June 22, 2009, 3:09 PM

Help me with amazing landscapes! I always try to snap pics of sprawling mountain ranges or lush gardens and forests, but I never get the same sense of depth and colors I see. Any advice?

Posted By Lazergir1 on June 23, 2009, 12:20 PM

I have a digital Rebel SLR and have a difficult time taking wildlife shots in low lighting (dawn and dusk) when the animals are out. Because they are constantly moving, I would love some advice on settings to avoid taking too dark or blurry animal shots. Also, the animals are usually farther away so I use my 75-200 (or maybe it's a 75-300) lens, is that causing some of the problem?

Posted By Lara on June 25, 2009, 10:50 AM

My wife has a big birthday coming up next year she wants to go to egypt, jordan and holyland and would prefer the catholic opinion. Any suggestion what to see?

Posted By Doug on June 25, 2009, 12:06 PM

The best camera for the interior of churches, museums allowing photography, etc. is any SLR with a lens that allows for low light situations. An inexpensive, lightweight lens that would work is a fixed mm lens (like a 50 mm) with f/1.8 or 2. This is a great one for under $150: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html
Have fun!

Posted By Fay on June 25, 2009, 12:42 PM

I have 2 problems. The first is taking photos of small things, like flowers or bugs up close. They are either blurry or grainy. The second is taking far away shots of mountains without the aid of an extra lens. I get tons of extra stuff in the shot I don't want & the mountains just tend to fade. I use a Cannon PowerShot A530. Thanks.

Posted By Cheryl on June 25, 2009, 3:24 PM

I bought a tiny purse camera that does not have a view finder, just a screen that is impossible to view in bright light, or dark. I keep cutting off the tiny finials on buildings. Any suggestions?

Posted By Leela on June 25, 2009, 3:57 PM

For large dark cathedrals, buy an external falsh if your camera will accept one. You'll need it. Otherwise increase the ISO.

Feisol makes a great lightweight tripod that weighs about 2 lbs with the head. If you live in the US, they have a USA shipping site. Otherwise they are made in Taiwan.

Posted By Kent on June 25, 2009, 5:00 PM

Cheryl - I have that camera. On the LCD screen in program mode you will see a little picture of a mountain & a flower. Make sure you have selected the flower. (Use the round control to the right of the screen). Then get close to the object - don't try zooming to it.

Posted By Gabrielle on June 25, 2009, 7:52 PM

Hi,
Have a question on how to prevent moisture in cameras? My friend's daughter just had an expensive camera ruined while we were in Punta Cana. The camera was not in the water but all of a sudden would not work. She returned it to Nikon and they said that moisture had ruined it. She wanted to get another one but we were all wondering what can be done to not have this happen again?
Thanks!

Posted By Anna Giacobbe on June 25, 2009, 9:05 PM

When you see photos in Budget Travel magazine, the colors are so vivid. Are the photos retouched or can they be achieved 'untouched'? What are the tricks and is a Canon Rebel XTi digital camera good enough to produce those vivid colors (or close to it)? Thank you!

Posted By Sunny on June 26, 2009, 3:13 AM

Many areas do not allow a flash, so what is the best way to get a picture without it coming out all grainy?
Also, when adjusting pictures using photo-editing software, which are the best things to adjust first? Which things shouldn't be adjusted?

Posted By Audie on June 29, 2009, 7:45 PM

Blurry photos from shooting in museums: My Canon D50 SLR has a "Slow Flash" feature. Some European museums allow you to use "Slow Flash" but not full flash. Is it better to use this setting, which slows the shutter speed automatically, with autofocus? Or should I switch to a no-flash, all manual mode and set the ISO and other settings?

--Historian08

Posted By Histor on July 2, 2009, 1:34 PM

my pictures with my Canon SLR don't seem to be as bright. They seem faded. I use the automatic setting mostly because I just can't figure out what to do with all these settings.

Posted By Renee on July 2, 2009, 2:10 PM

Are there any good references for processing digital photos? I learned the hard way to never save a processed image with the same file name, and to never try to process images on an airline tray table. What you see may not be what you get when you get back home and print it.

Posted By Tom on July 4, 2009, 12:50 AM

In your articles will you please include information with those of us with a simple digital camera? I have a Cannon and can take amazing photos with it but would like some advice on how to make them better.

Posted By Alexis on July 6, 2009, 2:41 PM

Understanding the "S" in an SD card. Just back from your first visit to Rome and accidentally deleted the picture of you and the Pope? Yikes! SD means SECURE Digital. That tiny little switch on the side that says "lock" means just that. You cannot delete images when it is in that position. Sure it will take up a bit more space with the "losers" but you won't ever loose the "winners." Gary W. Sweetman Photography & Digital Imaging Bradenton, Florida

Posted By Gary W. Sweetman FDPE, FSA, CPP, Q. Th on July 7, 2009, 12:47 PM

Taking photos of people at dusk. It's that particular time of day where if you don't use flash everything seems grey and blurry (not enough contrast), and if you do use flash, you get really bright skin and dark background.

Is this only a problem with point and shoot digital cameras? Will a fancier camera solve the problem?

Posted By Christina on July 7, 2009, 1:36 PM

I am looking to buy a new camera before I head off to Hawaii and Thailand. I would like to get something that is relatively small/light/ and easy to carry as well as being durable. Can you please make a recommendation. I would like to spend under $250, but I want to make sure I can come away from these trips with some really crisp photos that can capture the scenery and moments. Also any tips on settings for indoor vs outdoor and different lighting tips would be great!

Thanks!

Posted By Shelley on July 7, 2009, 2:19 PM

How do you take shots when a person is in motion and not have it come out blurry?

Posted By Josie on July 7, 2009, 4:42 PM

What is the best way to capture lightning during a storm? I just came back from Costa Rica. One late night I was watching Volcano Arenal during a rain storm. I kept trying to snap pictures of the lightening with the volcano in the background but by the time I took my camera out from under my rain poncho and snapped the picture the lightening had passed. I have a digital SLR Sony camera. Thanks.

Posted By Heidi on July 7, 2009, 5:20 PM

From a professional - the best way to shoot lightening at night would be the same as shooting a fireworks show. Camera should be mounted on a tripod and, if possible, use a cable release to avoid any camera shake when clicking the shutter. Set the camera on manual and choose a shutter speed of about 8 seconds or more at a medium aperture. Some testing for the correct aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings would be needed. Open the shutter and hope for the best! And shoot a bunch! Good luck!
Steve
www.stevenvaughanphoto.com

Posted By Steve on July 7, 2009, 8:49 PM

I am traveling to Europe this summer with my family. While I know that the best photos are taken at dawn and dusk, with the family along, this will not necessarily be an option. Any suggestions for better photos in the bright sun of mid-day?

Posted By Nancy on July 8, 2009, 8:53 AM

Patrick- Your approach to photographing in public spaces depends largely on your comfort level. Some photographers never 'disrupt the moment' by talking with their subjects, and some always ask the intended subject if they can take their photo. Overall, be friendly and open, most people are understanding. If they remain uncomfortable, delete the image.
www.afterimagestravel.com

Posted By Kathryn on July 8, 2009, 10:29 AM

What devices are available for backing up digital photos on the road?

What's the best setting for intense sunlight?

Posted By Gabrielle on July 13, 2009, 3:31 PM