When shooting photographs, it is sometimes difficult to set the exact exposure. So we use a method called bracketing. By varying exposure value around a set exposure. So if you shoot the same shot three times one will be overexposed and one will be underexposed relative to the middle shot. You now have the choice of three exposures, one of which should be good. This technique is also used when combining three or more exposures to make one composite photo. In Photoshop you can create a picture with all the highlight, low-light and mid-tone details. This is referred to as HDR (High Dynamic Range)

RAW is a must

Another way to get fantastic photos is to look at professional pictures taken of that city or place. You can emulate the composition as much as possible. For example if you are planning to go to New Zealand then look at pictures of postcards on the net of the places in New Zealand you want to visit and make a list of all the things that impress you about that picture. If you can't find any pictures you like, go to your trusted travel agent again and ask for brochures on the area and look at the pictures on the covers and inside.

Bad weather doesn't mean bad photos. You may have planned your trip to a lovely tropical location in the summertime. In summer in the tropics there can be flash flooding and storms. But instead of cursing, you could try getting out there (as long as you are safe of course) and taking some beautiful black and white rain-on-a-city-street type of photos. You can also take advantage of rain by taking some beautiful macro shoots of rain landing upon different species of leaves and plants. Or perhaps you want might want to photo that storm coming in over the city or sea. You can adjust your aperture to a smaller number to get a greater depth of field if it's a long distance shot.

Another great idea for your travel photography is finding out what customs the place has. For example there might be a religious festival that has certain restrictions on photographers being there. Don't ask me to quote exactly when and where, but I do know that this does exist.

Too many people have the idea that being paid to take photographs of exotic places is the ideal job. It may take years of effort to be paid by magazines such as the National Geographic, but are there better ways to become a travel photographer. As most people have more leisure time, more holiday time, and more disposable income, the demand for travel photographs has increased dramatically. Not only are they in demand for travel brochures, but they're also used extensively in other advertising copy.

Question 5.Which accessories will I need when purchasing my first camera, and what should I keep in mind for the future?

This feature is needed to explore and obtain the optimum exposure required for great photographs, enabling you to automatically vary the brightness levels of your pictures. There are some entry level DSLR cameras that do not have this exposure capability.

Starting Out in Digital Photography: What equipment?

b) UV Filter- The UV filter is clear and has a use when taking pictures. However, before you use your camera, place the UV filter on for the protection against damage to the lens. Replacing the lens is far more expensive that replacing a UV filter, which costs in the region of 15 dollars. Because it is a clear filter, you can leave it on the lens. You will need different size UV filters for different size lenses. Check the diameter of the lens and make sure it matches the diameter of the UV filter. If you are not sure, take your camera into your local camera shop for advice. Having said all that, a UV filter can cause auto focus problems depending on the lens you are using. Some say that the UV filter on a DSLR makes no difference, so why put a cheap piece of glass in front of a complicated and expensive set of optics. When you are ater crisp clean shots, remove the UV.