In this series of "Photographer's Quick Guide", I offer my learnings from shooting a place from a travel photographer's perspective.
In here I brief about planning, photo hot spots (and unique ones too), timings and tips about shooting at these destinations in a bid to help the travel photography community.
This one features - Gokarna, the quaint gem from coastal Karnataka.
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1. Kudle Beach
Most accessible and famous beach hosting myriad beach side properties and food joints.
Best Times : Mornings and Evenings both
Photo Tips :
- Use a tripod and ND filters for slow shutter frames
- Morning reflections during low tide
- Explore both ends of the beach (Shiva and Parvati rocks especially)
2. Om Beach
The iconic beach from the area with it's beachline resembling the "Om" shape.
Best Times : Mornings and Evenings both
Photo Tips :
- Use a tripod and ND filters for slow shutter frames
- Use moss as element, during post monsoon season
- Explore both ends of the beach (Shiva and Parvati rocks especially)
3. Half Moon Beach Area
A relatively secluded beach area with lots of sea stacks and formations.
Best Times : Mornings and Evenings both
Photo Tips :
- Use a tripod and ND filters for slow shutter frames
- Use moss as element, during post monsoon season
4. Kumta Area
About 30Kms north of Gokarna. You can visit Mirjan and Kagal forts as well.
Best Times : Mornings and Evenings both
Photo Tips :
- Use a tripod and ND filters for slow shutter frames
- Use moss as element, during post monsoon season
- Bird's eye view from Kagal fort
5. The Town Outskirts
Especially the temple town, salt pans nearby and paddy fields.
Best Times : Mornings
Photo Tips :
- Hire a rickshaw and move around
- Carry a tripod and ND filters for some slow shutter experiments
Want to join me on my upcoming photo workshops to Gokarna this October ?
Checkout : https://www.viscapades.in/gokarna
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