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Jana Nevena group part 2 class 7

How to Take Great Travel Photos

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Intermediate

Culture & Entertainment

World
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
golden
Adjective
ˈɡoʊldən
having the color or appearance of gold; made of gold
It's beautiful when the field of grain turns golden in fall.
sunrise
Noun
ˈsʌnraɪz
the time in the morning when the sun appears in the sky
My brother delivers newspapers in the morning, so he leaves home
before sunrise every day.
subject
Noun
ˈsʌbdʒekt
a person or thing that is the main focus of a picture, photograph, painting, etc.
The subject of this painting is the artist's mother.
view
Noun
vjuː
what a person can see from a particular place or position
The view from here is beautiful.
patient
Adjective
ˈpeɪʃnt
able to deal with waiting, problems, etc. without getting annoyed or angry
I am trying very hard to be patient, but it's not easy.
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Exercise 2

Article
How to Take Great Travel Photos
Taking great Instagram photos is an important part of travelling for many
people. Here are some tips to help you take better photos on your next trip.

Use both "golden hours"

Also called the "magic hours," the hour after sunrise and the hour before
sunset are known for having light that's great for photography.  Interesting
photos can also be taken during the "blue hours" – just before sunrise and just
after sunset. Getting up early and staying up late also helps you get away from
other tourists.

Move around
Most people take photos while standing up straight.  However, moving the
camera higher, lower, closer, or further away from the subject can make big
changes to how the photo will look. So try lying on the ground or climbing
something to get the best view you can!

Speak to local people

It's polite to ask before you take someone's photo, so learning enough of the
local language to say hello and have a very simple conversation can make that
a lot easier. Try to get to know someone a little before you ask to take their
photo – they will be much more likely to say yes.

Be Patient
Sometimes you might see a great place for a photo, but no one to be in
it. Sometimes the light or weather can be wrong for the photo you want to
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take. But just waiting a few minutes for things to change can help turn a bad
photo into a good one.

Exercise 3
Discussion
1. Do you you take a lot of photographs when you travel? Why? Why
not?
2. Have you taken many photos that you're happy with? Please explain
your answer.
3. Do you often share photos on social media? Please explain your
answer.
4. How would you react if a stranger asked to take a photo of you?
Why?
5. If you could get a photo with anyone, who would you choose and
why?

Exercise 4
Further Discussion
1. When was the last time you traveled? Where did you go?
2. What places would you like to visit on your next trip? Please explain
your answer.
3. What would you say are the best parts of your town or city for taking
photos? Why?
4. What areas of your country would you recommend to people
interested in photography? Why?
5. Do you think you'd enjoy working as a professional photographer?
Why? Why not?