What to photograph at Waikiki Beach?
Waikiki Beach is one of the most popular tourist areas in Hawaii. It is also the most crowded. Even though Waikiki Beach has the most tourists in Hawaii, don’t overlook it as a photography destination. Photography Opportunities at Waikiki Beach…
Using Lists to Improve your Travel Photography
I like using lists. To do lists are great for not forgetting to do something, and shopping lists save me from making multiple trips to the grocery store. Lists are also useful for travel photographers. In this blog post, I’ll…
Visiting the Midcoast of Maine – Spend a Day in Camden
Camden is a quaint Maine coastal village located right on U.S. route 1. Camden is a a great place to spend a day or more. Camden has a small picturesque inlet that is well protected from the waves of Camden…
Using Pinterist for Planning your Travel Photography Trips
Pinterest is a terrific tool for travel photography inspiration allowing the photographer to create a bucket list of places to visit. Pinterest is also a great tool for travel photography planning as well. On Pinterest, you can create boards specific…
When to Visit Agra, India and the Taj Mahal
Lines at the Taj Mahal (Above Photo) This November was my third visit to Agra, India. The two main attractions for visitors and photographers are the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. I had previously visited Agra in March and July. …
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…
Photographing an Alaskan Cruise – Review and General Tips
Norwegian Sun Anchored at Icy Straight Point (Above Photo) In early June, we set sail on an Alaskan cruise on the Norwegian Sun. We took the southbound cruise from Whittier to Vancouver with an extra day and a half in…
Photographing Acadia National Park – Part 2
The Area Surrounding Acadia National Park The western side of Mount Desert Island is quieter and less busy. There are several bays and harbors with sailboats and working boats in a picturesque setting. The late afternoon sun provides nice lighting on the…
Bahrain Travel Photography
I just returned from a trip to Bahrain in July 2011. While this was not entirely a photography vacation, I found plenty of photo opportunities in this small, interesting country. But I have to warn you, the temperature in the summer…
Southwest Florida Photography, Myakka River State Park
We went on a short, yet productive photography vacation to Southwest Florida in early March, 2011. We used Siesta Key near Sarasota as our home base. We visited the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary near Naples, the Venice Rookery, and Myakka River State Park…
