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Patterns, people and places: 5 tips for great travel photos

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rcphotos13 - Candid human moments are as beautiful as any natural scenery

Credit / Copyright: Ronan O'Connell

The human face is rich in detail, so remember to incorporate people into photos for memorable shots.

PHOTO: RONAN O’CONNELL

Ronan O’Connell

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Travel photography is a rewarding pursuit which channels your creativity while producing visual keepsakes you will value for a lifetime. And now that phone cameras are of such high quality, travellers no longer have to lug around expensive gear.

Anyone can return from a trip with dozens of photos beautiful enough to print and hang on a wall, when he or she grasps a few basics of this craft.

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