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With hundreds of lenses to choose from, getting it right needs some consideration. Lenses are expensive, if want to purchase a new lens it really is important to think carefully about what will suite your needs.

There are a number of factors you will need to consider,

-The nature of your trip
-The length of your trip
-Your style of photography
-Your favourite lens

The quality of your lens is so important. I think much more important than the quality of camera body. I recommend that you buy the best lens you can afford. An upgrade in lens will greatly improve your photographs much more than an upgrade in camera body.

When buying a lens the main features that you will need to consider for travel photography will be;

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Photograph of The Day, Monday 24 October 2011

Submitted by Abby on Mon, 2011-10-24 09:47
Photograph of The Day, Monday 24 October 2011

 f 5.6, 1/160. Taken at the amazing Dune De Pyla, Arcachon, South West France.  

What is a lens hood?

Also known as a lens shade, a lens hood is a rounded piece of plastic that fixes onto the end of a lens. The lens hood is designed to stop direct light from the sun hitting the lens, and stoping unwanted glare and lens flare.

Lens hoods come in a variety of shape, size and style, depending on the lens. Lens hoods vary from a simple cylinder shape to a more complex petal shaped cut and even square shaped.

Many popular travel photography destinations have harsh sunlight. It really is must to get your lens tooled up with a lens hood.

Here are 5 reasons you should use a lens hood;

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So your planning your photography adventure, you have your camera, your savings and you have your excitement. Where are you going to go?

Here is a list of some great photography destinations to inspire you.

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