Holidays Abroad - Summer's Here - Let's Hit the Beach

So grab your camera bag and head out to the nearest beach for some fun in the sun. You're beach photographs will be amazing, with a few tips. Beach photography can produce magnificent results, whether you're trying to get a shot of that spectacular sand castle your kids just built before the waves wash it away or the sun as it drops into the ocean. With a camera that is.

These will make a priceless photo album that your family will treasure for years. A beautiful starfish nestled in a shallow pool along the jetty. A flock of brown pelicans flying just above the oceans surface. Two children at the waters edge jumping the small waves. The impressive, look for the unique. Empty beach with a single set of footprints can make a most impressive photograph, a long stretch of smooth. They are everywhere, look for points of interest. There's more to the beach than sand and water, first off.

Remember to pack a tripod in your camera bag, if you plan on photographing sunrises or sunsets. You avoid the harsh brightness of the sun which can wash out the color of your pictures. Another benefit to photographing during these times of the day is atmosphere lighting. This will allow you to photograph at your leisure without trying to avoid having strangers in your beautiful beach shots. Early in the morning or late in the evening. Try timing your trips to the beach for your photo sessions when there aren't as many people, unless you live in an area where you enjoy stretches of remote beaches.

Such as a careless persons trash left behind on the beach, make sure there is nothing in the picture you don't want before you snap the shot, also. It adds interest, never in the center, keep the horizon either in the top or the bottom of the picture. Always follow the rule of thirds. Make sure your horizon is straight and off center, when taking your beach photo.

Use a camera bag you can carry all your camera accessories easily while taking your beach shots. What an addition that would be to your vacation photo album. Maybe you're lucky enough to follow a trail of baby turtles making their way to the ocean for the first time. It's worth looking at through your camera, if something catches your eye. Unique beach items set up in the sand or at the waters edge can make some very interesting images. Use the beach as a setting for some still life photography.

Moisture, sand. A camera bag that is designed to protect that equipment from the elements. But all your photography and personal accessories as well, one that has plenty of room for not only your camera and lenses. Choose one that allows you easy access by wearing it on your back and also swinging it around to the front without removing it. One of the most convenient camera bags for outdoor photography is the backpack.