About lightoflanzarote
Hello/Hola. I´ve been a keen photographer for awhile now and I though that as an extension of my Flickr photostream (EWR72) I would start a WordPress Blog dedicated to Photographs around Lanzarote. Of course I love to go on travels and I will post some favourites from other parts of the world but I would like to share some of the wonders around this little island in the Atlantic Ocean. I am still exploring around and hopefully will discover some new places but like writing this blog I have to be more productive and get out with the camera.
Hi I was looking through your pictures of Lanzarote and love then the colours are great and seem quite rich at times have done anything special to get them that way. I’m a keen amature photographer who still has lots to learnas I’m fairly new to Dslr. I just got a Nikon D5100 last September with an 18-55mm and a 35mm lens. I’m going to Playa Blanca next week my fist time in Lanzarote though I’ve been in the other Islands. Ive just joined a 10 week photography course at college. And I’m missing a photoshoot class at the Botanical Gardens in Glasgow. So I have to take my photos when I’m in Lanzarote and take 20 back to the class. She is looking for the correct composition and exposure and maybe getting some intersting subject matter thats a bit arty or abstract possibly architectural. Hopefullt there is going to be lots of photo opportunitys for me. I’m sure your site have givne me some inspiration.
Hi Peter, thanks for the kind comments. I´m sure that you will have a great time down in Playa Blanca. This time of year there are some great sunsets and now that the clouds are big in the sky it adds a lot of drama. Make sure you visit the salt fields (Las Salinas del Janubio) that are close to Playa Blanca. As you drive on a road on the way to places called Los Hevideros and El Golfo there is a beach close to the salt fields where you can park the car and then walk to them. Pay a visit to the cactus garden as the 35mm lens will get you some interesting shots. Also down in Playa Blanca there is a mountain/Volcano that you can climb up and look down into the crater. If you go to a place called Teguise you could visit the Castle (Castillo de Santa Barbara) up on the hill. Also the Village of Teguise is nice to walk around. On Sunday it is very busy though as it is the market. If I could give one tip if you are shooting landscapes try and use a tripod and keep the horizons straight. I always shoot RAW and then process my photos in Lightroom or Photoshop Elements. Have fun and all the best with the photos. Regards, Evan
Hi Evan thanks for the info and advice I’ll try to check out the Salt Fields. And I do plan on going to Montana Roja.