Category Archives: Travel

Travel Photography Ideas

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

To help in the assignment on Travel Photography, here are a few ideas as you prepare for your trips or, having already traveled, your photo essays.  Keep in mind this is not an essay but I will provide extended captions. … Continue reading →

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The Star Spangled Banner

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

The flag flown by the Privateer Lynx was the same 15 star-15 stripe U. S. Flag which was over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.  In 1814, the flag was still there in the early morning after a major … Continue reading →

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View 131: Tall Ship

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by — from the poem Sea Fever by John Masefield (1878-1967) In my 6th grade class I stood behind my desk trying to remember the next … Continue reading →

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Fire Tongue

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

How do you photograph in a dark theatre when the performer is lit only by the flaming baton he is twirling?  I suggest using a fast lens like the Nikon 70-200VR set at f/2.8, increase the camera’s ISO to 800 … Continue reading →

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How to Use Extended Captions for Photo Essays

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

When I announced the next assignment would be for Travel Photography with a photo essay of, at least, three photos.  I know some of you became a bit uneasy.  The word “essay” does conjure up a laborious task most of … Continue reading →

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