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HP adaptive lighting helps bring out the detail in the scene.
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Using light to your advantage is what separates good photos from great ones. The best times to take outdoor
pictures are usually early morning and early evening; the worst time is generally midday, when light is most
harsh and will cast deep shadows (especially unflattering for portraits).
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adaptive lighting technology, a feature of many HP cameras, can help
compensate for bad lighting conditions by balancing brightness, preserving
contrasts, and ensuring details aren't lost.
Learn more about lighting
basics for better photos.
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Get close-ups of nature |
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Macro shooting mode reveals hidden details in close-ups.
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Close-up photography reveals details the naked eye can't see. It's perfect for shooting flowers, butterflies, and
other subjects in the great outdoors. Close-ups can also bring out details in people, such as flecks of colour
in a loved-one's eyes.
Set your camera to close-up or "macro" mode. Check your user manual for exactly how to do this, or look for
the shooting mode with an icon depicting a flower. In this mode, your camera will take sharp pictures within
inches of your subject. Learn more about
close-up photography.
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Capture landscapes and panoramas |
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Landscape mode captures crisp detail in objects near and far.
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Photograph stunning landscapes with these techniques:
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Landscape mode: This pre-set adjusts aperture so that objects near and at
great distances are sharp and clear.
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Manual settings: To achieve the same effect manually, set your aperture to
a high f-number, like f6.3. This will provide a wide range of focus and ensure that everything near
and far is in focus.
- Panorama: Some HP cameras let you create
breathtaking vertical or horizontal panoramic shots by stitching together
up to five images in a sequence-all right in the camera. Learn more
about panoramic
photography.
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Practice abstract shots |
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Abstract photography is about capturing colour, shape, and pattern to create an intense visual experience for
the viewer. Some subjects to try:
- Leaves
- Water reflections
- Groupings of trees
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Add in-camera effects with HP Design Gallery |
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HP
Design Gallery is a feature of many newer HP cameras that allows you
to add creative effects to photos right in your camera. For example, you
can enhance sky and ground colours (seen here), add artistic photo borders,
and much more.
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Get creative with your photos |
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Let your outdoor photos be an inspiration, or a refreshing pause in your busy day. Here are some ideas for enjoying
and sharing your photos:
- Frame two or three images together as a series. Get more tips on displaying
and framing photos.
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Create a photo journal: Collect your best shots, and use your journal for practical purposes, like recording
plantings so you don't forget what will bloom where. Get started with a
Garden photo journal.
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Create a photo calendar: Use your photos
for every month of the year. Showcase them all with this customizable photo project.
Explore more unique ways to use your photos at the
HP Activity Centre.
Recommended products |
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Find the right HP printer for you with the HP printer buying guide. See the full lineup of HP Photo printers.
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