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You don't have to travel far to
find fascinating nature and wildlife … just head into your backyard
and look around. No matter where you live, outdoor photography will help
you look at your world with new eyes—and improve your photo-taking
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Using light to your advantage is what
separates good photos from great ones. The best times to take pictures
are usually early morning and early evening; the worst time is generally
midday, when light is most harsh.
Let your camera be your guide. HP adaptive lighting technology is
an exclusive HP Real Life technology that allows you
to create pictures that look more like what you see with your own eyes.
It balances brightness, preserves contrasts, and ensures details aren’t
lost.
And HP automatic white balance can help make photos look more realistic
no matter what type of light you’re in. Sun, shadow, dawn, dusk—HP
cameras with this breakthrough technology will automatically find the
right setting for each shot.
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Perfect for shooting flowers, butterflies,
and other aspects of the great outdoors, close-up photography reveals
details the naked eye can't see. Close-ups isolate the subject from
surrounding clutter. Learn more about Close-up
photography.
HP cameras with a macro shooting mode are great for
taking close-up images when the focal point is very tight on the center
of the subject. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture and
shutter speed so that the subject will be sharper and clearer. This
takes the background and foreground out of focus, so you can capture
a single flower, leaf, or ladybug with crystal clarity.
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Once you’ve mastered close-up shots
of the natural world, broaden your horizons with wide-format pictures.
Many HP cameras include an automatic landscape shooting mode so you
can capture scenes with deep perspective, and keep the foreground and
background in focus.
Mountain ranges, desert plateaus, and the ocean at sunset also provide
amazing opportunities for memorable panoramic images. To make your photos
unique, be sure to position a person, animal, or unusual landscape feature
in the foreground of your photo.
HP in-camera panorama preview lets you
see an outline from your first shot on the LCD so you can precisely
line up the second shot. In-camera stitching combines up to five photos
that can be reviewed on the LCD so you can see the whole panoramic
picture. When downloaded to your PC, the pictures are easily stitched
together to create a final, seamless panorama photo.
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Abstract photography is about capturing
color, shape, and pattern to create an intense visual experience for
the viewer. Begin with subjects that lend themselves to abstraction:
leaves and water reflections, for example. Seek out interesting patterns
and textures in tree branches and leaves. Objects you've never considered
photographing will suddenly seem like prime subjects.
You can always use image-editing software to create unique effects
in your photograph.
HP Photosmart Essential has features that let you adjust color,
lighting, and apply artistic effects to add a surreal quality
to your pictures.
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There are so many creative ways to use
your outdoor photos. Frame two or three images together as a series.
Or save your favorites in a photo journal. Not only is a journal a great
way to collect your best shots, but you can use it for practical purposes
too, like recording plantings so you don't forget what will bloom where.
See how you can use your outdoor photos to make perfect presents
in Sharing
photos as gifts or make a Garden
photo journal just for you.
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