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{{Travel Tips Sections}}
 
{{Travel Tips Sections}}
 
* Don't get picture happy during the first few days; you're there for a while
 
* Don't get picture happy during the first few days; you're there for a while
* Film is expensive, bring enough from home
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* Film/memory cards are expensive, bring enough from home
 
* Put a fresh battery in your camera before you leave as they are expensive too
 
* Put a fresh battery in your camera before you leave as they are expensive too
 
* In museums/churches, etc. where they do allow pictures to be taken, you usually cannot use the flash, so know how to turn it off
 
* In museums/churches, etc. where they do allow pictures to be taken, you usually cannot use the flash, so know how to turn it off
* Buildings are tempting targets; however, pictures with people can tell a longer story.  Keep in mind the following
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* Buildings are tempting targets; however, pictures with people can tell a better story.  Keep in mind the following:
 
** Ask people before taking their picture
 
** Ask people before taking their picture
 
** Some cultures consider picture taking taboo, so study up on customs first
 
** Some cultures consider picture taking taboo, so study up on customs first

Latest revision as of 14:51, 25 February 2010

Travel Tip Sections
the nine or so 'Ps'
  • Don't get picture happy during the first few days; you're there for a while
  • Film/memory cards are expensive, bring enough from home
  • Put a fresh battery in your camera before you leave as they are expensive too
  • In museums/churches, etc. where they do allow pictures to be taken, you usually cannot use the flash, so know how to turn it off
  • Buildings are tempting targets; however, pictures with people can tell a better story. Keep in mind the following:
    • Ask people before taking their picture
    • Some cultures consider picture taking taboo, so study up on customs first