Beach Photos

eblack615 · 08-01-2017, 05:19 PM

Hi all! I have a Pentax K-X that I'm certain I'm not using to it's full potential.

I am getting ready to take a beach vacation and was wondering if you all might have any hood tips for proper settings for beach photography?

Thanks in advance!!!

MarkJerling · 08-01-2017, 05:29 PM

Welcome to the forum. Often, when on the beach you may find bright sunlight and strong shadows. A polarising filter can be a good idea and also a lens hood for avoiding glare. You may wish to use fill flash for people shots so as to reduce harsh shadows. Remember to align your photos with the horizon except in special circumstances and take care when swapping lenses. Sea spray, sand and cameras are not a good mix!

Kind regards,
Mark
(New Zealand)

Unregistered User 8 · 08-01-2017, 05:30 PM

Hi from Australia, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Here is a link that may help, and good to have you here.

Photographing Seascapes | Nature Photography Tips

eblack615 · 08-01-2017, 06:02 PM

Thank you Mark!!! I'll definitely check out those suggestions!!!

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Welcome to the forum. Often, when on the beach you may find bright sunlight and strong shadows. A polarising filter can be a good idea and also a lens hood for avoiding glare. You may wish to use fill flash for people shots so as to reduce harsh shadows. Remember to align your photos with the horizon except in special circumstances and take care when swapping lenses. Sea spray, sand and cameras are not a good mix!

Kind regards,
Mark
(New Zealand)

eblack615 · 08-01-2017, 06:06 PM - **1 Like**

Such good information...thank you!

Originally posted by pjv

Hi from Australia, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Here is a link that may help, and good to have you here.

Photographing Seascapes | Nature Photography Tips

Unregistered User 8 · 08-01-2017, 06:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eblack615

Such good information...thank you!

Most welcome.

Hope to see some of your photographs when you get back from your vacation.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-05-2017, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by eblack615

any hood tips

Welcome to the forum, my only good tip is... don't get sand in anything.

08-01-2017, 05:19 PM	#1
eblack615 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 3	Beach Photos Hi all! I have a Pentax K-X that I'm certain I'm not using to it's full potential. I am getting ready to take a beach vacation and was wondering if you all might have any hood tips for proper settings for beach photography? Thanks in advance!!!

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Welcome to the forum. Often, when on the beach you may find bright sunlight and strong shadows. A polarising filter can be a good idea and also a lens hood for avoiding glare. You may wish to use fill flash for people shots so as to reduce harsh shadows. Remember to align your photos with the horizon except in special circumstances and take care when swapping lenses. Sea spray, sand and cameras are not a good mix! Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

08-01-2017, 05:30 PM	#3
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Australia, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Here is a link that may help, and good to have you here. Photographing Seascapes \| Nature Photography Tips

08-01-2017, 06:02 PM	#4
eblack615 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thank you Mark!!! I'll definitely check out those suggestions!!! Originally posted by MarkJerling Welcome to the forum. Often, when on the beach you may find bright sunlight and strong shadows. A polarising filter can be a good idea and also a lens hood for avoiding glare. You may wish to use fill flash for people shots so as to reduce harsh shadows. Remember to align your photos with the horizon except in special circumstances and take care when swapping lenses. Sea spray, sand and cameras are not a good mix! Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

08-01-2017, 06:06 PM - 1 Like	#5
eblack615 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Such good information...thank you! Originally posted by pjv Hi from Australia, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Here is a link that may help, and good to have you here. Photographing Seascapes \| Nature Photography Tips

08-01-2017, 06:09 PM - 1 Like	#6
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by eblack615 Such good information...thank you! Most welcome. Hope to see some of your photographs when you get back from your vacation.

08-05-2017, 08:03 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by eblack615 any hood tips Welcome to the forum, my only good tip is... don't get sand in anything.