Photography Tips While TravelingWritten by Robert Bezman
Whether you’re embarking on a family vacation or your family reunion, it’s going to be a special time. When we think of trips we’ve taken, we tend to remember them best with photographs. Here’s some ideas to enhance your vacation as well as your memories of them.Location Preparation 1) Since you know where you’re going (that's a minimum requirement), doesn’t it make sense to check out location before you get there? Create a list of attractions, accommodations, special points of interest, amusement areas, shopping, etc. A good source to help you do this is: Places and Travel section of msn.com ( http://groups.msn.com/Browse?CatId=179) 2) Figure out photo opportunities for each appropriate venue. Anyone can take a “that’s nice” picture of kids at an amusement park. Wouldn’t you rather capture a “WOW” photo that could be hung over mantle? 3) Depending on location you’re traveling to, you can see what books are written about them that highlight best photo opportunities for entire area 4) If you’re cyber-savvy, start at www.google.com and search using different combinations of: your destination, best photography locations, for images of location, scenic spots, etc. The options are endless. 5) If you’re off to a non-big city area, scout out national parks in area. The great thing about national parks is that scenery is usually so breathtaking, that a so-so shot looks outstanding, just because of subject. Once in www.nps.gov, do a search on photos and you will be presented with terrific shots of all parks Photography Preparation OK, you’re either traveling through or you’re at a wonderful location full of photo opportunities. You began this leg of your trip at crack of dawn and as you’re pulling into most scenic overlook for 400 miles, sun is just starting to crack horizon.
| | Educational Factory Tours For A Magical Family VacationWritten by Elizabeth Ann Wares
When was last time you saw words "family fun", "educational", and "free" in same sentence? You can find just that in Nottingham, PA, just outside Philadelphia, PA or Balitmore, MD. Whether you live near those areas and are looking for a family day trip, or want to have a unique experience while on vacation, this factory tour is a must.When you go to visit Herr's Snack Food Factory, you will get to experience a fun-filled (for whole family) morning or afternoon of educational information, with a little bit of high tech thrown in... all for free. Before tour begins you receive behind-the-scenes history and background of Herr's. You will also be introduced to your "special and unique tour guides", who will be with you for your entire visit. The tour is a fascinating and exciting experience for kids and adults alike. With your personal guides and accompanying videos, this also makes it ideal for large groups. In this state-of-the-art plant, you'll get chance to watch as machines and ovens make thousands of snack foods, including their famous potato chips, pretzels, corn chips, cheese curls, popcorn, and much, much more. The tour starts with an award winning video in which Herr's mascot, Chipper Chipmunk takes you on a tour. Next stop is real factory, where you'll be able to actually see how snacks are made. Watch pretzel twists getting twisted and then baked in humongous ovens. You will learn how chips are made from start to finish. Get ready to be amazed as you watch entire process. Beginning with loading of raw ingredients through slicing, cooking, seasoning and bagging, and how chips end up in stores. It's mesmerizing to watch machines doing all work, and to see how much work really goes into a potato chip, before it hits your tastebuds.
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