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But capturing the breathtaking sight of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E from above is a task that even the professionals find challenging. Learn how to take spectacular aerial photography of the Great Barrier Reef with this practical guide, featuring expert advice from aerial photography specialist, Joshua Smith.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBut first: what makes aerial shots of the Great Barrier Reef so difficult?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-54290 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/great-barrier-reef-from-above.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua Smith | Great Barrier Reef aerial photography\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/great-barrier-reef-from-above.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/great-barrier-reef-from-above-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/great-barrier-reef-from-above-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re lucky enough to get to fly over this \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/01/06/great-barrier-reef-facts/\"\u003E500,000 year old natural wonder,\u003C/a\u003E you’ll most likely be in a small charter plane and travelling at around 200km per hour.  At speeds like this, capturing the perfect shot is far from straightforward. Water complicates things even further, as does having to take your shots through glass or perspex.  Fortunately, as Joshua explains, there are a few tricks of the trade which can make your amateur pics look gallery-worthy.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are his five top tips for capturing the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef from above:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Learn how to shoot through perspex\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-53907 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3705.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua Smith | Great Barrier Reef aerial photography\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3705.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3705-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3705-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are plenty of challenges when it comes to shooting over water. It’s a huge juggling act: cloud cover, water clarity, wind, tides, the angle of the sun and even the position of the aircraft all have to be just right.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe other thing to consider on charter aircraft is that you’ll most likely have to shoot through perspex windows. That can mean ‘in cabin’ reflections may appear in your shots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoshua says: “Try using a lens hood to reduce in-cabin reflections and choose dark clothing that won’t reflect the light. Perspex can scratch easily so be mindful not to push your camera onto the window!”\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Be prepared to shoot at high speed\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-53912 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3578-1.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua Smith | aerial photography Great Barrier Reef\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3578-1.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3578-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3578-1-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EImagine being 12,000 feet above sea level, gazing down at glassy azure seas and \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/25/visit-heart-reef/\"\u003Ebrightly coloured coral formations\u003C/a\u003E as \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/04/18/facts-about-dwarf-minke-whales/\"\u003Eminke whales\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/22/sea-turtle-facts/\"\u003Egiant turtles\u003C/a\u003E swim far beneath you. You see the perfect shot. Then you spend the next few minutes fiddling unsuccessfully with your camera settings.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe moral of the story is: make sure you bring a good camera and get your settings ready as soon as you leave the airstrip.  Remember, in a fixed-wing aircraft you’re travelling at incredible speeds and won’t have much time for the camera to lock onto your subject.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoshua says: “For fast, accurate focusing, choose a decent digital SLR camera. They’re built with incredible focusing systems that allow for multiple focus points, making them perfect for aerial photography.”\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESlower shutter speeds will result in blurry shots so make sure you set yours to at least 1/1000th of a second – faster if you can. If your autofocus has issues focussing, find a part of the reef structure to aim at and switch to manual focus instead.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoshua adds: “Examine the flight path before you go and let the pilot know you plan to take some aerial shots. Work out where the aircraft will be in relation to the position of the sun so that you can decide where to sit for the best photo opportunities.”\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E(Another travel photography scenario which requires high shutter speeds is \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/02/waterfalls-south-east-queensland/\"\u003Ewaterfall photography\u003C/a\u003E – find out how to take a killer waterfall shot with \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/03/09/how-to-photograph-waterfalls/\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Reduce glare and reflections with a polarising filter\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-53909 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3410.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua Smith | aerial photography Great Barrier Reef\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3410.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3410-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3410-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland has more than its fair share of sunshine which, although great for holidaymakers, can create challenges for photographers when it reflects off the water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo enable your camera to see through the reflections, kit yourself out with a circular polarising filter for your lens. These screw-on filters help reduce that glare and let you expose the beautiful reef structure in your shots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4.  Invest in a one-size-fits-all lens\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-53908 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i2782.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua Smith | aerial photography Great Barrier Reef\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i2782.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i2782-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i2782-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust as you don’t want to be wasting time in the air playing with your settings, avoid having to swap out lenses by investing in a good all-rounder that allows you to capture a range of different shots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoshua explains: “As a professional I usually travel with a number of camera bodies in the air, but for amateurs, a wide, one-size-fits-all lens would help tell the beautiful story of the reef.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E“Opt for a zoom lens such as the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS, which also has the benefit of image stabilisation (handy in an aircraft). Another great lens is the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II.”\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Think about your angles ahead of time\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-53910 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i2929.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua Smith | aerial photography Great Barrier Reef\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i2929.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i2929-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i2929-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere possible, Joshua recommends following his lead and photographing the reef top down – that means shooting directly over the subject: “Straight down shots of reef structure always look spectacular. Oblique aerials work nicely with some sky for reference too – in my own shots of the Great Barrier Reef I shot it slightly oblique at times to highlight the abstract elements that contribute to its unique beauty.”\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about aerial photography with this \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/07/22/drones-how-to-guide/\"\u003Ehow to guide on drone photography\u003C/a\u003E or get inspired by these incredible \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/08/01/whitsunday-islands-aerial-photos/\"\u003Eaerial\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/07/11/amazing-drone-photography-queensland/\"\u003Edrone shots\u003C/a\u003E of iconic Queensland locations.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENeed more time to get the perfect shot? Find out about ways to \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/05/8-ways-to-sleep-on-the-great-barrier-reef/\"\u003Esleep on the reef\u003C/a\u003E– and squeeze in a few days’ \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/12/best-snorkelling-sites-queensland/\"\u003Esnorkelling \u003C/a\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/01/14/6-great-barrier-reef-scuba-diving-spots-cairns/\"\u003Ediving \u003C/a\u003Eat the same time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"Down Under from Above: Photographing the Great Barrier Reef\" width=\"1048\" height=\"590\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/pnMMD-7XjB8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWant to get closer to the Great Barrier Reef?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-53913 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3829.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua Smith | aerial photography Great Barrier Reef\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3829.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3829-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ae2i3829-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpend three days exploring the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/13/3-day-itinerary-great-barrier-reef-from-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis itinerary\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGo for the ultimate aerial shot by flying over \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/08/23/visit-heart-reef/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis iconic reef\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOr practice your underwater photography skills while \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/06/16/best-snorkelling-sites-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esnorkelling\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/10/11/scuba-diving-on-the-great-barrier-reef-for-the-first-time/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Escuba diving\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENeed more time to get the perfect shot? Sleep on the reef with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/07/13/8-ways-to-sleep-on-the-great-barrier-reef/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1585249225000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ECanon Australia photographer Joshua J. Smith shares his top tips.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"aerial-photography-great-barrier-reef","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jjs58572.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jjs58572.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"How to take amazing aerial photography shots of the Great Barrier Reef","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"How-to"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Great Barrier Reef","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Aerial photography tips Great Barrier reef","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/aerial-photography-tips-great-barrier-reef.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/editorial-hero-banner/2020_WYS_GreatBarrierReef_GreatBarrierReef_140685.jpg","alt":"Aerial view of Great Barrier Reef","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Laura\t Walls","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/aerial-photography-tips-great-barrier-reef/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2021-03-17T06:01:06.707Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/r/rHitsx_E2qlVj_QhgY4L/profile.profile.image","alt":"Laura\t Walls"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIn an era where most travellers carry a top-of-the-range digital camera (commonly known as a smartphone) with them everywhere they go, more and more tourists are\u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/23/how-to-take-better-instagram-photos/\"\u003E levelling up their travel photography skills\u003C/a\u003E. But capturing the breathtaking sight of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E from above is a task that even the professionals find challenging. Learn how to take spectacular aerial photography of the Great Barrier Reef with this practical guide, featuring expert advice from aerial photography specialist, Joshua Smith.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBut first: what makes aerial shots of the Great Barrier Reef so difficult?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image056945c0-ad9f-413f-aff2-888b2dbbb9ab":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerial_Photography_JoshuaSmith.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerial_Photography_JoshuaSmith.jpg","alt":"Joshua Smith | Great Barrier Reef aerial photography","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/aerial-photography-tips-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image056945c0-ad9f-413f-aff2-888b2dbbb9ab.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615960866334/2020-gbr-greatbarrierreefaerial-photography-joshuasmith.jpeg","uuid":"bf7c4bdb-bd2f-4614-8541-7e347b82b2fa","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text4084a358-a699-4e53-afbf-825f51ae5ece":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re lucky enough to get to fly over this \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/01/06/great-barrier-reef-facts/\"\u003E500,000 year old natural wonder,\u003C/a\u003E you’ll most likely be in a small charter plane and travelling at around 200km per hour.  At speeds like this, capturing the perfect shot is far from straightforward. Water complicates things even further, as does having to take your shots through glass or perspex.  Fortunately, as Joshua explains, there are a few tricks of the trade which can make your amateur pics look gallery-worthy.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are his five top tips for capturing the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef from above:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Learn how to shoot through perspex\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imaged78aa945-6357-4178-bf04-63a92e8e6dfe":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerialShot_Photography_JoshuaSmith_1.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerialShot_Photography_JoshuaSmith_1.jpg","alt":"Joshua Smith | Great Barrier Reef aerial photography","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/aerial-photography-tips-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged78aa945-6357-4178-bf04-63a92e8e6dfe.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615960866368/2020-gbr-greatbarrierreefaerialshot-photography-joshuasmith-1.jpeg","uuid":"ae2e62e1-d3cf-45c5-8a00-38998905709e","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"texte5a29cde-c8c5-410b-bef7-191e9ef38b47":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are plenty of challenges when it comes to shooting over water. It’s a huge juggling act: cloud cover, water clarity, wind, tides, the angle of the sun and even the position of the aircraft all have to be just right.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe other thing to consider on charter aircraft is that you’ll most likely have to shoot through perspex windows. That can mean ‘in cabin’ reflections may appear in your shots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoshua says: “Try using a lens hood to reduce in-cabin reflections and choose dark clothing that won’t reflect the light. Perspex can scratch easily so be mindful not to push your camera onto the window!”\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Be prepared to shoot at high speed\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image37ebea91-c1e3-4c3d-81fc-2d05d76e4339":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerialShot_Photography_JoshuaSmith_2.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerialShot_Photography_JoshuaSmith_2.jpg","alt":"Joshua Smith | Great Barrier Reef aerial photography","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/aerial-photography-tips-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image37ebea91-c1e3-4c3d-81fc-2d05d76e4339.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615960866403/2020-gbr-greatbarrierreefaerialshot-photography-joshuasmith-2.jpeg","uuid":"df93aff2-1c3a-4d19-84a7-4a012b1778e1","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textbe03d7bb-1ff0-4f7c-87ac-5dafeab833a4":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EImagine being 12,000 feet above sea level, gazing down at glassy azure seas and \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/25/visit-heart-reef/\"\u003Ebrightly coloured coral formations\u003C/a\u003E as \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/04/18/facts-about-dwarf-minke-whales/\"\u003Eminke whales\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/22/sea-turtle-facts/\"\u003Egiant turtles\u003C/a\u003E swim far beneath you. You see the perfect shot. Then you spend the next few minutes fiddling unsuccessfully with your camera settings.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe moral of the story is: make sure you bring a good camera and get your settings ready as soon as you leave the airstrip.  Remember, in a fixed-wing aircraft you’re travelling at incredible speeds and won’t have much time for the camera to lock onto your subject.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoshua says: “For fast, accurate focusing, choose a decent digital SLR camera. They’re built with incredible focusing systems that allow for multiple focus points, making them perfect for aerial photography.”\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESlower shutter speeds will result in blurry shots so make sure you set yours to at least 1/1000th of a second – faster if you can. If your autofocus has issues focussing, find a part of the reef structure to aim at and switch to manual focus instead.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoshua adds: “Examine the flight path before you go and let the pilot know you plan to take some aerial shots. Work out where the aircraft will be in relation to the position of the sun so that you can decide where to sit for the best photo opportunities.”\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E(Another travel photography scenario which requires high shutter speeds is \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/02/waterfalls-south-east-queensland/\"\u003Ewaterfall photography\u003C/a\u003E – find out how to take a killer waterfall shot with \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/03/09/how-to-photograph-waterfalls/\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Reduce glare and reflections with a polarising filter\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image9c06e527-13d6-4414-917b-631f160814fb":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerialShot_Photography_JoshuaSmith_3.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerialShot_Photography_JoshuaSmith_3.jpg","alt":"Joshua Smith | Great Barrier Reef aerial photography","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/aerial-photography-tips-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image9c06e527-13d6-4414-917b-631f160814fb.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615960866436/2020-gbr-greatbarrierreefaerialshot-photography-joshuasmith-3.jpeg","uuid":"ea8278f5-815f-4b2d-82d5-23562d53d795","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text315a2c17-71c7-4978-ad64-f60a04d7768e":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland has more than its fair share of sunshine which, although great for holidaymakers, can create challenges for photographers when it reflects off the water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo enable your camera to see through the reflections, kit yourself out with a circular polarising filter for your lens. These screw-on filters help reduce that glare and let you expose the beautiful reef structure in your shots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4.  Invest in a one-size-fits-all lens\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image53ddddcc-0666-4648-b89e-3f21f7493e94":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerialShot_Photography_JoshuaSmith_4.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2020_GBR_GreatBarrierReefAerialShot_Photography_JoshuaSmith_4.jpg","alt":"Joshua Smith | Great Barrier Reef aerial photography","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/aerial-photography-tips-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image53ddddcc-0666-4648-b89e-3f21f7493e94.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615960866473/2020-gbr-greatbarrierreefaerialshot-photography-joshuasmith-4.jpeg","uuid":"8e6f1543-58fb-4e67-9f0d-6c60392ff981","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text07fd5470-0d9a-4367-950a-ff46ecb2a229":{"text":"\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust as you don’t want to be wasting time in the air playing with your settings, avoid having to swap out lenses by investing in a good all-rounder that allows you to capture a range of different shots.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoshua explains: “As a professional I usually travel with a number of camera bodies in the air, but for amateurs, a wide, one-size-fits-all lens would help tell the beautiful story of the reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“Opt for a zoom lens such as the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS, which also has the benefit of image stabilisation (handy in an aircraft). 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