How to take a photo in the style of National Geographic?

"It's not about the photographer, it's about the subject," is how photographer Bob Holmes begins his story about how to take pictures in the style of National Geographic. Bob has developed a special style that you can recognize in the many pictures published in the famous magazine. Do not doubt his professionalism, because his talent is widely recognized: Bob has won the "Travel Photographer of the Year" award three times.

In this article, Bob explains the key rules by which every photographer will be able to take such photos.

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Inability to work with the camera is the main obstacle on the way to a good picture. You need to know your equipment inside and out so that when you need to take a picture, you won't be distracted by anything.

Carefully compose the composition of the frame: it should contain the main detail that will give the image meaning.

Sometimes it is useful to follow common rules (such as the rule of thirds, the golden ratio rule), but often such photos turn out to be boring. Make your photos unusual and interesting.

Carefully inspect the entire frame. If something has entered it that shouldn't be there, it's your mistake.

Look for bright colors and geometric shapes.

Let the subject captivate you. Concentrate 100%.

Be prepared to spend a lot of time waiting for the perfect conditions for the picture.