Our friends and friendships are so important for health and happiness. We all need people around us to celebrate the highs and to support us through the lows, being a part of each stage of each other’s lives. From childhood friendships, to those friends we meet later in life, all are important relationships to nurture. So, what better a day to celebrate than International Day of Friendship? What is #FriendshipDay?The United Nations (UN) explains that the International Day of Friendship is an initiative that follows on the proposal made by UNESCO and taken up by the UN in 1997, which defines the Culture of Peace as a set of ‘values, attitudes and behaviours that reject violence and endeavour to prevent conflicts by addressing their root causes with a view to solving problems’. As well as a Culture of Peace, the day is a celebration of the simplest form of a ‘shared spirit of human solidarity’. So, think about those who are nearest and dearest and how you can honour them this Friendship Day. A personal gift for your BFFAs we get older, our gifts for one another become less spendy and more sentimental. And what is more sentimental than some nostalgic photographs that span the timeline of your friendship? From baby-faced besties to mature mates, a collage of your best moments is sure to elicit the biggest smile! Canvas prints are a great option for capturing memories that you can keep in your home, proudly displayed. All that’s left to do is find the perfect images that show just how special your friendship is. Have you taken a photograph of your friend that you’re really proud of? Maybe there’s a picture of the two of you that brings back a special memory? Perhaps you are yet to find an image good enough for a print on canvas and a photoshoot is on the cards… Friendship selfiesTaking a selfie of just yourself can seem a little indulgent, especially if you aren’t the pouty type. However, when with your friends, a selfie can be the perfect way to capture the moment – whether you’re at a festival, taking a country walk or off on a thrill-seeking adventure. Who is the best at selfie angles in your friendship group? Check out our post on curious gadgets spawned by the selfie to see if any accessories could improve your friendship selfie experience. Is photography a shared interest with one of your friends? Spending a day working on a photography project could be a great way to bond and be creative. Whether you use each other for portrait photography practice, work on specific skills such as editing or even have a crack at drinks photography, this is sure to be a day to remember. The post Photography ideas for International Day of Friendship appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2u9wQBO
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National Parks Week runs from Monday 24 July until Sunday 30 July, celebrating all fifteen UK National Parks with the theme of ‘bringing people together’. Parks are excellent for shooting locations, giving beautiful landscapes and the opportunity to capture your loved ones in candid poses as they enjoy mother nature. The 15 UK National Parks include:
#NationalParksWeek activitiesAs part of National Parks Week, there are lots of activities to get involved in. You can go for a walk with a park ranger with a choice of themed walks to take part in, learn advanced navigation using a compass or maybe cycle one of the family-friendly trails. For the children, you can get them into ‘earth exploring’ and wildlife spotting challenges or simply go on a long walk to enjoy some fresh hair. All wonderful things to do and sure to provide some wonderful photographs – maybe even a canvas print! Yorkshire Dales National Park 26 July A free drop-in event is taking place on 26 July named ‘Wild Wednesday’ for accompanied 5 to 12-year-olds. Just bring shoes you can paddle in and a towel! Intriguing… Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 28 July ‘Go Wild in the Woods’ at Castell Henllys iron age village with nature engagement workshops, so you can experience this beautiful park in a new way. Discover mini beasts, pond dipping, working with clay and den building! Northumberland National Park 29 July On Saturday, Northumberland National Park will open its £14.8m visitor centre on Hadrian’s Wall. Called ‘The Sill’, the result of a partnership with YHA (England and Wales) and a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £7.8m. Exhibitions, a café, an arts and crafts shop and YHA are part of the new centre. Photography opportunitiesAs well as snapping away at your family having fun at one of the UK’s national parks, there is also the opportunity to capture nature, including the smallest of creatures. Our introduction to insect macro photography will have you taking pictures of the tiniest of earth’s inhabitants like a pro. Think of close-up shots of a caterpillar or getting so close that you can count the spots on a ladybird. Heading to the park with your camera is also a great way to practice your landscape photography. Sunrise and sunset will provide colourful skies and the perfect lighting for some canvas-worthy images. So which park is closest to you, and how can you get involved in National Parks Week? Share your photographs with UK National Parks using @uknationalparks and the hashtag #NationalParksWeek. The post Snap happy activities in National Parks Week appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2v5KCKE Did you know that today is Don’t Step on a Bee Day? If this has passed you by so far, let this post remind you of the importance of our buzzy friends and how you can incorporate them into your photography and general do-gooding… What is Don’t Step on a Bee Day?With bee populations around the globe in decline, awareness campaigns such as #dontsteponabeeday seek to educate the public on how they can help to ensure the survival of the bee, and to increase their numbers. Without our stripy little friends, over a third of everything we eat would disappear from our tables. Bee Good, the British Bee beauty brand, have five bee care tips to help celebrate this National Day.
Hashtag: #dontsteponabeeday Insect photography/macro photographyMany photographers have caught the bug of insect macro photography and what could be more alluring than the friendly bee? Just imagine the level of detail involved in capturing the characteristics of bees as they pollinate the flowers around them. Plus, the colours would be incredible – more than worthy of a canvas print. Top tips include:
If you’re interested in this form of photography, check out our insect macro photography post to learn more about getting started and top tips to perfecting your technique. The popularity of bee keepingA way to have a steady stream of bees to photograph, as well as helping the UK bee population, is to take up bee keeping. This pastime has become extremely popular, as well as giving keepers the health and taste benefits on natural honey on tap. Bee keeping is not as labour intensive as it may seem. Your hive is self-sufficient but there are certain times of year that you will need to intervene in terms of cleaning and removal of dead bees and cobwebs etc. Make sure you keep on top of space too as the queen bee may sense there is not enough room and will leave with half the colony to form another colony. You can buy bees from bee auctions in your local area – your local beekeepers’ association can help with where to look for this. To learn more about this pastime, head to the British Beekeepers’ Association. The post The photography buzz around bees appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2sIHnny Taking spectacular shots on location is always an exciting prospect, but have you considered taking your photography in a different direction? The use of a window to frame your photograph can create some magical results, inviting the viewer to lean in to see more. It’s as if they are with you as you take it, enjoying the landscape in front of them. As well as an excellent idea for a one-off photography, this idea could also be used as the inspiration for an entire photography project. See our post on creating a vision board to collect all your ideas in one place. AspirationalIf you are lucky enough to be in an enviable place of the world, make the most of it! Capture the view from your hotel window, or maybe the vista from a café window, framing the beauty that lies outside. Everyone loves an aspirational photograph. Just look at the popularity of Russian photographer Murad Osmann, and his collection of images showing his girlfriend taking his hand and leading him through bustling cities and tropical paradises all over the globe. We feel as though we are being led on the same journey, placing ourselves in these beautiful and interesting locations. Be sure to also check out our post on drink photography – also a very aspirational muse, especially if it’s something fancy like Kir Royale. Tips for photographing through a windowWith this idea comes a few challenges. You need to be able to shoot through glass and be able to avoid the glare. For this, use a polarizing filter to cut out the extra sunlight that causes a glare. Simply twist the polarizer until you are happy that there is no glare left. Once you have the angle right, you can still keep the light coming through the glass. Another way to approach the shot is to open the windows – this is great if you have windows that open inward or outward like doors, giving you a clear view of the scenery while also keeping the window as your frame in the image. Angle is everything. You need to position the window in your line of sight so that it equally frames the landscape outside of it. If this is off, the eye will be drawn to the off angle other than the focus of the shot – the rolling hills of countryside, that seaside view to die for, the busy streets of a cosmopolitan city etc. InspirationIf you need to see some visuals to get you excited about this project, or you need inspiration for your vision board, read Elite Traveller’s top 12 hotel rooms with a views story. Entrants include the Ritz Carlton in Singapore, Plaza Athenee in Paris and the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. Share your ‘room with a view’ imagery with us on Facebook and Twitter. The post Room with a view appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2tQY5Ez |
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