West Crete Photo Workshops
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Even though you may not smoke, always put a packet of cigarettes
in your camera bag.
Offer one to your subject, who may speak no English, and you've broken down the
first communication barrier. |
Always extend the
tripod legs
from the top first
as this is the strongest part. |
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Find
the courage to say to a stranger
'Excuse me. Can I take your picture?
A smile helps.
Learn to say
"please" and
"thank you" in the local language. |
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Don't call it a day at sunset.
The best light and colour shifts are about to occur
for fantastic mood images.
Glad you brought along that Tripod?
You will be amazed with the results
after using the bulb setting.
A fast ASA film is not required either. |
Called by the Greeks themselves 'The Great Island', Crete is a remarkably special
place, an area of outstanding natural beauty, imbued with a strong sense of history. Western
Crete is able to astound the photographer even more than other parts of the island.
Chania, the area's capital, has the most picturesque harbour in Greece, backed by a
labyrinth of Venetian and Turkish alleyways winding down to the waterfront. There are
Minoan remains, Turkish mosques and minarets, and at every turn, fascinating glimpses of
the city's 16th century walls, impressive ramparts, bastions, archways, and domes. And
yet, despite all this, I frequently see people snapping away at local postcard attractions
at the wrong time of day, and sunsets, but nothing else it seems.
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with Steve Outram
...join me here every May & September
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in travel workshops in 2010
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See the interiors of churches rich with ancient decoration.
Go to old religious shrines built into caves. Drink raki with the locals and eat
outstanding food in a Venetian mansion that's had the same location for 700 years.
Wander around quaint mediaeval backstreets and alleyways and see the lost Turkish
fountains and bath houses, old tradesmen's shops, plus "The Hand of Fatima".
Buy the
sturdiest tripod you can afford, and lug it around. |
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Put
your spare
AA sized
batteries
in an empty
plastic slide box.
They fit perfectly. |
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Never shot interiors because you always
thought you needed flash?
Now you can, using the tripod,
which enables longer exposure times. |
If you are diligent and use your imagination, photographs can
be found anywhere. |
You can shoot images in the shade or during overcast weather,
which acts like a giant softbox. Colours will really stand out, and no shadows to worry
about.
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Sometimes, direct sun on the image can cause problems. Shadows and bright
highlights,create too much contrast for slide film to handle.
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