Frozen Beauty - How to Capture Maldives' Magic Through Stunning Shots

Whether you are using the latest digital camera, traditional photographic device or even your mobile phone, the beauty of the picture remains in the hands of those who capture it. Therefore, keep in mind that almost any setting can be beautiful if you manage to capture it well. This means that you have to pay attention to other details besides your key focus. Consider your foreground as well as your backdrop. You need not focus fully on the target. Instead, study your subject through your lens first and then decide on where to position it in your image. From the dazzling ocean to the sandy beaches, lush jungles, luxurious resorts, amazing underwater marine life and vibrant coral reefs, the Maldives provides some distinctive settings for unique landscape images. However, just a click of one stunning feature does not capture the essence of the Maldives. You need to make sure that the background tallies well with the subject and drive home the message you have in mind to the viewers. At times you need not look further for your inspiration than your accommodation because most of the resorts in this island nation are located amid stunning natural settings. Some of the best Maldives resort photographs have been captured amid unique features. Take Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon for example. This impressive resort, located at the edge of the Alifu Alifu Atoll, the largest natural atoll in the island nation, has its own reef house which holds a plethora of marine life and a variety of corals. This diving and snorkelling site is filled with amazing colours and diversity that make perfect clicks for underwater photography.   

Lighting is the most important element that makes an awesome photograph. Some of the most amazing outdoor clicks have been captured during the Golden Hour of the day. This is because orange and pink shades lighten up the background creating the light for a perfect shot. If you are planning to play shutterbug later in the day, remember to keep your back turned towards the sun. This ensures that your subject will be fairly lit and no shadows will engulf the outlines of your subject. However, if you are capturing people in your photos, they might feel the scorching rays of the sun and thus cannot help but squint your way. In such cases, repositioning yourself a bit will work wonders.  

A digital camera or a phone camera enables you to click an endless amount of images. Therefore, if you have some time to spare, experiment with your camera and subject. You can click a few shots of the same subject using diverse frame speeds and lighting. Just make sure to load your images to another device so that you will not run out of space during your next photo-clicking session. If you plan to capture some images at leisure, it will be a good idea to take a tripod along. This will allow you to work at ease, frame the subject and scrutinize its exposures and position well. Some pictures might need some editing to stand out. It might be a simple matter like sharpening the colours or adjusting the brightness of the images, but it can make a world of difference to the end product.