European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 31, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Discover lines and forms show contrast Mam City hags in inc foreground dominate this picture taken in the old marketplace the patterns on the lags form a Stark contrast to the old building visible in the background 300mm Tele tens bring out the focal Point instead of trying to squeeze All of St Martin s Cathedral into one Frame this shot focuses on the statue of the Church s namesake on horseback with a close look at the building s mixed architecture. 80-200 zoom Lens close in for detail this statue is actually More interesting visually than the building it adorns 200mm zoom Lens use Light and Shadow this photograph illustrates the value of Light and darkness the woman whose presence adds to the mood almost becomes a geometrical shape 300mm Tele Len keep it simple emphasize perspective photographing the 50-degree latitude line in the Gutenberg Platz sent Jaeger to the  for a simple uncluttered shot 35mm Lens 12 stripes Nugai me August 31, 1989 Conli Nuitt from Pago 11 some degree with tiny camera. Good pictures Are treated by Ihu Eye first brain second and the camera is Only a tool used by both Lauger . Ii you re buying your first is r camera Laeger recommends .1 Normal 55mm Lens because it is most like the human Eye and it Fortes the photographer to work harder to i impose Good Pic lures. Bui before embarking on i photo taking expedition sue h As Laeger s visit to Mam Shuller bugs should Ili their Homework. Rend books and run around getting information advises Laeger who grew up across the Rhine River in Wiesbaden. Be informed. Look at books for ideas. And look at postcards not to copy their cliche scenes but to find out the town s sights. Then try to shoot them in a different  the time life series on famous cities for example offers some stunning color photography that will inspire camera buffs. The photographer s greatest asset is his legs Jaeger save. Plan to do a lot of walking when doing Street photography. And Don t be afraid to turn your camera Bend your Knees or climb in a Fountain. Don t hesitate to walk around something such As a sculpture. To shoot it from different angles. Good photography takes work. Also key to Good photos is including people and not always in miniature at the base of huge buildings Bridges anal churches he says. Sometimes getting people in a shot Means wailing a half hour or More until the right person happens into the right spot in y our View finder. Watching for the Best lighting and shadows can also make the difference. Professional photographers will often return to a scene several times to capture just the right lighting. Notice the interesting shadows on the stripes cover photo of is Martin s Cathedral shot through a sculpture on the Rheingold Terrasse. Keep it simple and direct avoid distracting clutter. Get up close. Today s Long lenses make it easier to get close ups without breathing in someone s face but As a general Rule when you think you re close enough move closer. If you develop our own negatives study them carefully. Good cropping can make a world of difference in a print. Lastly Lake a lot of shots Don t be afraid to waste film. Among 20 average shots might be Hilling a Pearl Jaeger says