The Beach

The best time to shoot at the beach is early morning or late evening/ sunset, that's when you get the sweet light.
 But sometimes your schedule works out differently and you can't go until mid-day. If you want the photo to truly speak of the landscape it's self, then you have the option of cloning out any beach-goers.
Which is exactly what I did in this photo, removing 6 out of 7 people. So who is the person standing in the surf? Another photographer. I just couldn't bring myself to clone him out, after all he was there doing the same thing I was.

Photo tip- Sand is a camera's mortal enemy. It can cause all sorts of havoc. So opt for a disposable water camera from the drug store. If your really have your heart set on taking your camera, place it in a clear ziplock baggy and rubber band the body and lens of the camera so the bag is tightly against it. Then, go ahead and get your feet wet.

Examples of Architecture

 What is the first thing that comes to mind when I say Architectural photography? 

If BORING...zzzzzz, was the first thing that popped into your head then wake up because I'm here to tell you it is actually fun. My eyes glazed over the first time my instructor gave me an architecture assignment.

 I have never been drawn to squares or rectangles, they are just to tidy and fixed. If I could, I would round every corner in my room into a gentle curve. 

Contrary to my previously held bias against squares, what I found was that I could concentrate on architectural details and place them in juxtaposition to organic, details (such as the clouds). In doing this I found a way to balance the strong geometrical lines with soft natural lines. 

I won't be calling my self a square lover any time in the near future but I'm glad to say I have found a way to enjoy architectural photography, so I hope you will give it a try too. Sometimes when we try something we think we wouldn't like, we are pleasantly surprised to find the contrary. Never be afraid to try new things, you just may surprise yourself.