Summer Beach Photography Tips

In hot summer, hustle and bustle of the city, many friends will choose to go to the beach walk, not only can escape the heat can also let people find a moment of quiet, such memorable moments, how can miss, pick up the camera, enjoy the photos!

1. Selection of shooting time

During the day the sun is strong, even irradiation on the beach, go to the beach for a holiday, in the reclining chair unbridled sunning, or dive into the sea to the full of swimming play, every moment is extremely happy. But if you're going to take pictures of the beach, try more time.

2. Main points and perspectives of composition

Difficulty in composition: the biggest difficulty in composition of the sea and sky is the horizontal line. When composing, you should pay attention to the position of the horizontal line, because it is easy to cause the image to be divided into two parts.

Solution: make full use of the tripartite method of composition, place the horizon line on a third or less of the picture, weaken the sense of division, and try other proportion of sea and sky.

Perspective selection: accustomed to the plain sea views, it is better to change the perspective, can be shot with a wide-angle lens, let the equipment lead you to experience the magic of the sea from another perspective; You can also choose the low Angle, the crystal water through the sunlight, refracts the mottled light and shadow, this scene is not particularly beautiful.

3. Filter application beautifies the picture

When faced with a blue sky, wear a polarizing mirror. It can not only block part of the polarized sky, but also harmonize the tone of the sky.

Other powerful color filters can be used for special effects that dramatically change how we feel about a landscape. Images may be common when shot with a dark blue filter in ocean views, but when shot with a gradient filter, a vivid image that is very different from what the human eye normally sees is created.

4. Attempt of black and white tone

Black and white tones are excellent for the texture, and everyone is often attracted by the colorful images. When faced with black and white grey, people can better pay attention to the relationship between their shape, texture, level and tone. The simple picture of the seaside, the deep sky, the contrast between the sand and the sea, is very suitable for black and white creation.

5. The charm of small sceneries on the beach

Although the beach is beautiful, it is so vast that it is impossible to take a picture of the whole beach. However, taking a picture of the scenery is easy to be stereotyped. How to make the picture refreshing, a bright at the moment? If you want to change your perspective, you can start from the small sceneries on the beach, such as a pair of colorful slippers abandoned on the beach, a small seashell attached to the reef, a small crab peeking out of the sand, and a sunshade placed on the beach.

6. Cast away the sea to create

The photo above is multiple exposures, creating a dreamy and mysterious atmosphere, as if suddenly into someone's mind. The open ocean landscape of the sea can induce many feelings, let your creation with a strong self-color.