Visiting and Photographing the Plantations along the James River
Berkeley Plantation (Above Photo) There are numerous historic James River Plantations along John Tyler Highway (Virginia Route 5). Many of these plantations were either privately owned or closed when we visited in October. We did find three plantations open to…
Plenty of Photo Compositions at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia
Old Point Comfort Lighthouse Fort Monroe is an over 400 year old army fort located at the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula where the James River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Army post Located at Fort Monroe was…
Hiking and Photographing York River State Park
For nature photography, one of the gems we found on our trip to Williamsburg, Virginia was the York River State Park. The park has 25 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use. Many of the trails connect from…
Visiting and Photographing Historic Jamestown
Historic Jamestown is a great destination to learn about the history of America’s first successful colonial settlement and the Powhatan Indians that occupied the Virginia area prior to the colonists. However, the Jamestown Settlement is less of a destination for photography.…
Photographing Yorktown Battlefield and Area
Yorktown, Virginia is known for being the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War and where British General Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington. I found three main attractions to photograph in Yorktown. Yorktown Victory Center The Yorktown Victory…
Photographing Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg was Virginia’s capital during colonial times. Colonial Williamsburg is a 301 acre living history museum. Colonial Williamsburg contains buildings from the late 1600s thru the 1700s. The museum has working tradesman, taverns, stores, churches, and gardens. Colonial Williamsburg also…
Canon 6d vs. Olympus OM-D E-M5 for Travel Photography
Since I’ve purchased the Olympus OM-D E-M5, I have been trying to determine when to when to take the Olympus OM-D on a trip versus the Canon EOS 6D. Both are good travel photography cameras and deliver high quality photos. Each camera also…
Finally a Micro Four Thirds Camera for my Travel Photography
I’ve frequently travel both domestic and internationally for photography and seem to be in a constant search for the best camera for travel. I absolutely love my Canon 6d for travel photography. It’s a full size camera that’s the size of…
Are Airline Carry-on Bag Weight Restrictions Big Trouble for Travel Photographers?
Airlines are increasingly imposing weight restrictions for carry-on baggage. This is especially troublesome for travel photographers attempting to avoid checking their valuable photo gear. Today, these restrictions seem more prevalent overseas than in the United States. In an overseas trip…
What to Photograph in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India?
Jaipur is a popular location for Rajasthan tourism. I covered palaces and forts during my last blog on Jaipur. So in this blog, I will focus on other photo opportunities and things to do in Jaipur and the surrounding areas in Rajasthan. Attractions that…
