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The initial principles of photographing archaeological sites, photographing antiquities and historical sites, a hobby that can be practiced in all seasons, and at different sites in the world. Here, we just put forward the initial principles to achieve good archaeological work. Photographing archaeological and historical sites is an area whose importance cannot be ignored among the various fields of photography. Finding well-known and unknown archaeological sites usually puts the photographer in front of exciting and interesting conditions, in addition to the possibility of obtaining images that are far from routine and imitation. In the first stage, the photographer who wants to move towards the door to photographing the effects must understand the basic principles or components of this photographic field, which begin with planning, and then exploring the sites and their circumstances, and then the photographer will be able to work in all circumstances and different seasons of the year. If he follows the necessary conditions.

Planning and equipment.
In the first area within the issue of planning to photograph in archaeological sites, it is necessary to find a place of residence close to the historical site that we want to photograph, and after that we must have preliminary knowledge of the nature of this site, and it is necessary that we have read something important about the history of this monument and what is important And the most important thing is in its details to get the desired image.
Thinking about the type of equipment that we will carry with us also comes within the main doors for a successful archaeological photography trip. And because predicting a specific atmosphere and weather in this location is not an easy matter, it becomes necessary to carry many types of films in anticipation of emergencies and the need to deal with multiple light conditions.
The camera bag is very necessary in this field as well, and it must be large and equipped to accommodate all the lenses and equipment that ensure complete coverage of any site we want - from a very large palace - to a small monument carved with precise details that require close-up shots taken with connecting rings or otherwise.
- The flash is also necessary, as it is possible to be surprised by some dark corners, which we may find bright and worthy of capturing, as the flash is the only way to record any minute details on the stone surfaces, in addition to that the flash will provide many additional aids on a cloudy day - so that the quality of The available light may face us with a big problem when photographing ancient archaeological sites.
This is when finding a well-lit site with a strong sky, this site can be used as part of the image with the help of an orange filter during black and white photography to improve the effect of clouds. It is also possible to walk around the site to search for certain angles that may give good shadows if taken against strong light. Here, the photographer cannot control the light projections or change the angle, and so he sometimes loses a lot, as the most exciting aspect is that which is in the shadows.
In order to get good shaded shots, we can time our arrival at the site in the morning
Early or late afternoon - in the afternoon - these silhouette shots that can be obtained in such circumstances of the huge stands, towers or monuments may be among the most enjoyable pictures that we will get.

Unofficial ruins and ruins

Sometimes the intended archaeological sites are not located under the supervision of the state, which means that there are no good paths, paths and roads for them. There are many interesting and exciting archaeological ruins that you will find neglected, and without roads and facilities to reach them, and we may have to walk a long distance on foot or on the backs of animals before they reach The appropriate place to photograph it closely in these circumstances will need something to facilitate our movement in order to avoid falling into holes
bumps and bumps One of the necessary supplies here comes the sturdy and padded camera bag that can be attached to the back instead of hanging on the shoulder so that the hands remain
Free from everything, so that we can climb and avoid tripping, while ensuring that the bag does not fall if we have to jump as well.
Here, of course, we will not forget to wear shoes or

Boots, suitable for these circumstances in anticipation of emergencies, and weather conditions as well.
The bag required in this field must be of the type equipped with movable compartments that ensure the firm fixation of lenses and camera bodies. It is also recommended not to carry cameras and very valuable lenses in a loose bag, which is liable to collide equipment with each other.

Maintaining the equipment:

It is recommended regarding equipment to carry a camera loaded with (Pun F) or (Tri X) film, depending on the weather conditions, another camera loaded with color film for purely recording shots, and a third equipped with Infra-Red film. Oh. Below red, in order to work with it in black and white, and it will be very useful in photographing archaeological ruins, as it gives an image with a good impression and pointillism.
In the event that there are climbing plants over the stone walls of the intended archaeological buildings, a movie will be made. Below the red, here is able to produce an almost ghostly effect, while contrasting the dark green with a negative back and standing against the dark and dune gray of the walls.
One of the downsides of using a film. Below red, it must be installed in complete darkness, hence it is necessary to carry a small change bag to put the film in the camera and withdraw it from it after completing the capture, and here it is necessary to ensure the safety of the replacement bag so that it is not subject to light leakage.