JetsetJohnny.ca - Exotic World Travel by John Simone Photography

Tip_001 - Perspective: Awareness of distance near to far: Try a low perspective in a wide-angle shot

Tip_002 - Perspective: Now shoot from a high angle: bird

Tip_003 - Perspective: Next, Choose a view with several points of interest

Tip_004 - Perspective: Find strong lines to lead the eye into the scene

Tip_005 - Perspective: Shoot the whole scene first; then zoom in on the details

Tip_006 - Perspective: Get in close to capture forms and textures

Tip_007 - Explore Points of View: Change your position to alter shapes and shadows

Tip_008 - Explore Points of View: Shoot the subject at different moments; sequential shots tell more of a story

Tip_009 - Focal Point: the area of a shot which has the greatest interest: Try to find lines which draw your viewer

Tip_010 - Use the Law of Thirds for your Focal Points: Position your focal points near hotspots where guide lines cross

Tip_011 - Focal Point: The Law of Thirds: The Law of Thirds can be applied to any shot, wide or tall

Tip_012 - Focal Point: The Law of Thirds: Slow down and search for the hotspots in your shots

Tip_013 - Focal Point: Lines, shapes and colours can all attract the eye to a center of interest

Tip_014 - Focal Point: Capture the moment: Don

Tip_015 - Light & Shadow: Naturally-lit interiors can shimmer and glow

Tip_016 - Light & Shadow: Retain effect of ambient light, without flash, by using a tripod and self-timer

Tip_017 - Light & Shadow: Reflections: Scenes reflected in water create rich visual interest and excellent balance

Tip_018 - Light & Shadow: Night Reflections: Use tripod, self-timer and slow shutter-speed in Night Mode

Tip_019 - Light & Shadow: Patterns of light and shadow crerate a pleasing visual rhythm

Tip_020 - Light & Shadow: Sometimes, the light is just right! Point and shoot

Tip_021 - Lines & Shapes: Repeated lines and shapes direct the eye across the image

Tip_022 - Lines & Shapes: Choose subjects with complext lines and interesting shapes

Tip_023 - Lines & Shapes: Broken lines of repeated colour can create a sense of movement

Tip_024 - Lines & Shapes: Mulitiple lines lead to and frame the dominate shape

Tip_025 - Lines & Shapes: Curved lines are powerful, they change the direction of the viewer

Tip_026 - Lines & Shapes: Background lines add structure and framing to the subjects

Tip_027 - Colours & Contrasts: Strong colours, especially cools beside warms, create a high visual energy

Tip_028 - Colours & Contrasts: Use anomaly: one differing part that creates a visual exclamation point

Tip_029 - Colours & Contrasts: Colourful dress lets subjects stand out from their backgrounds

Tip_030 - Colours & Contrasts: Colours can help to make visual stories more clear

Tip_031 - Colours & Contrast: For visually stimulating shots, find subjects with a variety of adjacent colour

Tip_032 - Colours & Contrasts: Appreciate delicate contrasting hues, like blue-violet and yellow-green

Tip_033 - Framing: Consider how elements in the background frame the subject

Tip_034 - Framing: Use strong background colour to frame a subject effectively

Tip_035 - Framing: Try to give your subject intensity by framing it against a darker background

Tip_036 - Framing: An expansive background creates balance by framing a foreground subject

Tip_037 - Framing: Take a fresh approach, by using diagonals to divide your picture space

Tip_038 - Framing: No diagonals to be seen: Tilt your camera instead

Tip_039 - Digital Fun: Try a solarization filter for a graphic effect

Tip_040 - Digital Fun: Add a saturation filter for a pop effect

Tip_041 - Digital Fun: Photo editing software provides a huge variety of visual surprises

Tip_042 - Digital Fun: Combine favourite shots for framing and gifts

Tip_043 - City Spaces: Human ingenuity is expressed through architecture

Tip_044 - City Spaces: Include some foreground action for a dynamic shot

Tip_045 - City Spaces: Urban photography can show the clash bestween old and new

Tip_046 - City Spaces: Religious interiors can evoke serenity and spiritual awareness

Tip_047 - Historical Sites: Begin by focussing on the outstanding details of a complex subject

Tip_048 - Historical Sites: Be amazed of the grandeur of timeless design

Tip_049 - Historical Sites: Some sites are newly-built but nonetheless remarkable

Tip_050 - Hisorical Sites: Keep looking until you discover your own magical place

Tip_051 - Sacred Ceremonies: The spirit of a place is transmitted through communal celebrations

Sacred Ceremonies: Devotions are special moments, energetic expressions, or quiet contemplation

Tip_053 - Sacred Ceremonies: The Story of a faith is told through religious imagery

Tip_054 - Sacred Ceremonies: Symbolic scultures express eternal faith

Tip_055 - Fine Art & Folk Art: Cultural identity is represented by many types of visual art

Tip_056 - Fine Art & Folk Art: Find fascinating objects that are unique to each new culture

Tip_057 - Fine Art & Folk Art: Fine art is found in galleries and public spaces

Tip_058 - Fine Art & Folk Art: The meaning may be mysterious, but anyone can enjoy unusual physical forms

Tip_059 - This Precious Planet: Seascapes show the magnitude and raw power of natural forces

Tip_060 - This Precious Planet: The landscape defines man

Tip_061 - This Precious Planet: Seek simplicity: in rare moments, nature and history meld in a perfect balance

Tip_062 - This Precious Planet: Seeing well involves all the senses - stop, listen, feel the calm of solitude

Colourful shots can lift your mood - keep them for a lifetime

Tip_064 - Abundance of Nature: Vibrant, sumptuous hues are the crown of creation

Tip_065 - Wonders of Wildlife: Every place on earth has unique and rare species

Tip_066 - Wonders of Wildlife: Quality compace digital cameras mean you never have to miss a moment

Tip_067 - Wonders of Wildlife: Be ready to take advantage of Sports Mode for split-second images

Tip_068 - Wonders of Wildlife: Even in an urban environment, wildlife can be encountered

Tip_069 - Homes & Gardens: There

Tip_070 - Homes & Gardens: Gardens are restful havens of space and gentle motion

Tip_071 - Homes & Gardens: A rustic dwelling offers peace and harmony

Tip_072 - Homes & Gardens: The simplest of homes can be spectacular

Tip_073 - Homes & Gardens: Find a favourite subject, and pursue it everyplace you go

Tip_074 - Thematic Opportunities: Be a collector - shoot the whole set. Then take pleasure in editing your photos

Tip_075 - Signs and Symbols: Flags define a place and its history - Humour often makes a great shot

Tip_076 - Signs and Symbols: Images of signs can reflect back on good memories and experiences

Tip_077 - Local Crafts & Commerce: Show what has made a region famous

Tip_078 - Local Crafts & Commerce: Focus on each culture

Tip_079 - Local Crafts & Commerce: Look for myths and legends carved by scultors, using indigenous materials

Tip_080 - Local Crafts & Commerce: The most memorable advertising delights customers with humour

Tip_081 - Local Crafts & Commerce: No space for souvenirs? Collect them on your memory cards!

Tip_082 - Local Crafts & Commerce: Even the smallest items can reveal beauty

Tip_083 - Local Crafts & Commerce: Local artisans create markets anywhere

Tip_084 - Local Crafts & Commerce: Discover rhythm and repetition with subtle variations

Tip_085 - Music & Movement: Get there early to see the interval before the show begins

Tip_086 - Music & Movement: Culture is expressed through both costume and performance

Tip_087 - Music & Movement: Capture intense moments of ritual and celebration

Tip_088 - Music & Movement: Share in the excitement of a carnival party

Tip_089 - Interactions & Relationships: Every culture has its formal pomp and circumstance

Tip_090 - Interactions & Relationships: All around the world, shots of children are tender and touching

Tip_091 - Interactions & Relationships: Document the unusual, fascinating skills of traditional workers

Tip_092 - Interactions & Relationships: Even animals have relationships that make engaging images

Tip_093 - Interactions & Relationships: Routines of everyday life in unfamiliar lands make extraordinary photos

Tip_094 - Interactions & Relationships: Friendships and smiles - the best that life has to offer

Tip_095 - Get out there and start taking better photographs