7 tips for better outdoor photos

December 2014

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December 2014

Timing is everything. A keen photographer is up at dawn to catch the first rays of sun kissing Mt Robert. Photo: Ray Salisbury
Want to improve your photography? Ray Salisbury shares his advice for taking winning outdoor shots 1 Timing Contrary to popular practice, shooting under the midday summer sun is unlikely to produce inspiring results; the overhead sun creates short shadows, which are harsh. The resulting photos lack three-dimensional form and appear flat and lacklustre. For quality light, […]
Ray Salisbury

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Ray Salisbury

Ray Salisbury is an author and photographer living in Nelson with his wife and cat. He studied design and photography and has been contributing to Wilderness since 1997. His books include Tableland: The history behind Mt Arthur and EPIC: Adventures across Aotearoa. Ray began tramping with a camera more than 50 years ago and has visited over 500 backcountry huts.

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