It’s nothing but Fun, fUn & exhilarating eXciTemEnts!!!
September 27th 2006 14:08
Hooola.... Hooola... Hoooo La La Laaaaaa...!
Carnivals, Carnivals & more Carnivals …. Please!!
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, it’s not everyday that you get to enjoy a good feast to the eyes… I mean the carnivals!!! The event that’ll rock anyone.. the fun, excitement, fancy dresses, parades…. Well, well, it’s nothing but an endless, pure entertainment!
If you’re planning a holiday shortly - it’s a good idea to find if there’s any such entrainment in the region or country you indent to visit. This’ll help you to plan accordingly – be it the travel dates or the reservation of hotel rooms.
This is also a way to explore the culture, people and their life style!
Tip #1:
Try to make reservations to these public events well in advance to avoid any disappointments in relation to the seating arrangements or accommodation.
Tip #2:
Most public events are tourist attraction too. Try to get the tickets to these events organised well in advance. Most travel agents help you with these arrangements. Or do it yourself online by visiting the respective websites (if available online).
Tip #3:
If no prior arrangement is available, it’ll be a good idea to visit the location (while you’re there) to get a grip of the area and to locate a good spot to view the entire parade of the carnival.
Tip #4:
Arrive early to be at the right spot. Avoid disappointment. Ensure your camera and the accessories to it are in-store. (see post on 'When going on holidy' for details)
Tip #5:
What is the subject of the picture?
Generally it would be the people on the parade! But to get that creative colourful photo of the event it may end up being anything. If it’s the costume then try to have the subject as the person who’s in that costume. If it’s the radiance of colour then have it as the main focus. This’ll help you a theme to play with.
Tip #6:
Is there anything that distracts from the subject; or any way to simplify the photograph?
Try to get away from any distractions of disruptive objects.. say for an example, a lamp post long the street, a tall structure or a building… a pointed hat of a person, etc.
Tip #7:
Keep the camera ‘clicking’ all the time.. at least most of the time. Because this’ll give you a choice of photos to choose from for printing, framing or even to publish online.
Tip #8:
Try to capture the mood of the event along with your photographs… the fun & excited look on the photo will sure to bring a smile on you face as well as many others… each time you look at it.
Tip #9:
I always love to photograph children’s excited- happy expressions along with any events. It reveals the innocent / un-said story of the images turning it to a ‘Talking’ image!
Tip #10:
If it’s a night time event, try to capture the images under the available lightings… such as street lights, lit-up buildings etc. this will give a glow to you photos. (Read post 'Night time Photography' for tips)
Tip #11:
Find out if there is fireworks at the end of the night in advance. Also the spot at which this is generated. This’ll help you to plan the way in which you want to get a good shot of it. (Read post on 'Fireworks, Photography & Tripod' for tips)
Tip #12:
If its near a waterfront it’s a good idea to capture the reflections of the fireworks on the water surface. This’ll add that mystical look to it.
Finally have a 'whale' of a day out there in the open arena!!!
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