Photography Tips: Shooting Maui's Haleakala National Park

No trip to Maui is complete without a jaunt to Haleakala National Park. But photographing a mountain at dawn is no easy task. Here photo editor Lori Barbely shares how to capture that iconic spot at its brightest moment.

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**Make Do
** Didn't pack a tripod and you want to try a long exposure shot for misty cloudscapes that won't be a blurry mess? Find a flat rock to place your camera on. Set the self timer and press the shutter gently. Using the self timer minimizes possible camera shake.
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**Follow the Light
** The light changes quickly as the sun rises, so adjust your exposure as you shoot to compensate for the additional light, and avoid overexposure.
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Use Thirds_
_ Instead of focusing on the sky, frame your shot with the crater in the bottom two-thirds to create more visual interest and a greater sense of place.
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**Go Wide
** Pack a wide-angle lens like Canon's 24-70/2.8 or 24/1.4 so you can capture an expansive view, and shoot RAW so you can perfect your photo on the computer once you're home.

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