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Taking artful travel photos

How to take vacation photos with your digital camera that you'll be proud to hang.
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» Play with different angles
» Position your subject
» Use silhouettes
» Capture colour
» Try black and white
» Snap signs and symbols
» Employ Design Gallery features
» Display your memories
» Recommended products

Play with different angles



Even recognizable or frequently photographed locations can be even more eye-catching when you capture them from a fresh perspective. For example, shoot buildings looking up rather than straight on.

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Position your subject



To create more powerful photos, place the subject of your photo off-center and leave the rest of the frame empty. It helps to imagine the shot divided into three sections horizontally and vertically (like a tick-tack-toe game). Position your subject at the intersection of two of those lines to break up symmetry. The result is a more artful and compelling photo. Learn more about arranging the perfect shot.

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Use silhouettes



Put your subject between you and the setting or rising sun to create dramatic silhouettes-perfect for framing.

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Capture colour



Look for the vibrant and unique colours. You can find them anywhere—shop displays, graffiti, even in farmers' markets. Here, a storefront full of bags and scarves becomes a striking photo.

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Try black and white



The contrast of black and white accentuates lines, textures, and edges, making it a good choice for turning snapshots into dramatic photos. Learn more about black-and-white photography.

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Snap signs and symbols



Landmarks, signs, and memorabilia can make for fun, creative photos. Look for opportunities to capture the flavor of your destinations-great for scrapbooking too.

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Employ Design Gallery features



Transform your favorite travel photos into unique works of art with HP Design Gallery features such as Cartoon, Solarize, and Watercolour, available on select HP cameras.

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Display your memories



Show off your most memorable travel photos, and turn your home or office into a beautiful art gallery in the process. A few simple guidelines for displaying and framing photos can help.

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