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Articles by Jim Austin

 

Digital Thinking in the Dry Tortugas:
Establishing a workflow for your travel photography will help you bring back better pictures from your travels. By Jim Austin

Sanibel Island by Kayak
Float along with Jim Austin as he shares this unique opportunity with us.

No Pictures of the Buddha, Please
Photographing Japan's National Treasures - A photo essay by James Austin. Go see it.

Just Ask: 3 Questions
That Make Better Travel Photos
Find out what they are from Jim Austin

Pledging Allegiance in Annapolis
Take a photographic trip through the "sailing capital of the world" with Jim Austin.

Smiling Siberian Sled Dogs: How the New Yorker Magazine Went to the Races
Pick up a few tips from Jim Austin: capture the action, enhance the shots in Photoshop and sell them through Flickr.

Light of Dei: Exploring the Light Devine
Jim Austin puts a fire of light under your photographic imagination!

Gators and Beyond: Seen, or Heard, the Alligator Farm?
Jim Austin meets the residents at St. Augustine's Alligator Farm
in Florida.

 

Articles by Noella Ballenger

Ghost Town Trails
Noella Ballenger takes you on a trip through the ghost town of the far west.
 
Utah's Colorado Plateau
Noella Ballenger guides us to one of the most fabulous photographic areas in the Southwestern U.S.

Utah's Colorado Plateau, Part 2
Noella Ballenger guides us to one of the most fabulous photographic areas in the Southwestern U.S. 

A Sedona Adventure
Noella Ballenger and Marla Meier travel to Sedona, Arizona.
Ten Tips on How to Find Great Locations
Doing your "homework" before you set out on your next photographic tour can be difficult, but it's worth the time and trouble. by Noella Ballenger

They Captured My Heart!
Once you decide to photograph controlled animals, how can you create the best images possible? Noella Ballenger takes us to the Triple D Game Farm

FINDING YOUR CREATIVE SPARK
Sometimes it just takes stopping and seeing what is around you to break out of a photographer's "block." Noella Ballenger tells us about a recent experience of hers.

The Challenge of Death Valley
by Noella Ballenger
 
"Bodie - A Gold Mining Ghost Town"
Travel with Noella Ballenger in this article about Bodie, California

When Opportunity Knocks...
As a photographer, how does one prepare to go to an unfamiliar location? Noella Ballenger has
some ideas.
 
Safety First
Not planning ahead and knowing your limitations can spell disaster for the photographer. Here are some tips to make sure your next trip is safe. Check out this article by  Noella Ballenger.

Death Valley and Utah - What a Trip, Part1
April is a great time to visit Death Valley National Park. Noella Ballenger takes us along. See it! 

Death Valley and Utah - A Memorable Trip, Part2
April is a great time to visit Death Valley National Park. Noella Ballenger takes us along. See it!  

Polar Bears...a trip remembered
Join Noella Ballenger on a photographic journey to Churchill, Canada and enjoy an array of polar bear photos.

Successful Travel: Overcoming Photographic Challenges
Learn from Noella Ballenger how to get plenty of great photos while on your next trip.

Travel Adventures - Part 1: Finland & Estonia
Join Noella Ballenger on a photographic tour and learn a travel tip, so you'll get those great photos that you want.

Travel Adventures - Part 2:
St. Petersburg, Russia

Continue with Noella Ballenger on her journey and pick up some more great photo travel tips.

Travel Adventures - Part 3:
Cruising the Russian Waterways

Continue your photographic travels with Noella Ballenger--cruise along from St. Petersburg to Moscow.

Travel Adventures - Part 4: Moscow
We've come to the end of this photographic journey with Noella Ballenger--take a tour of Moscow.

National Wildlife Refuges: A Special Birding Treasure
Look all around! The land and skies are full of opportunities to capture great bird photos as they migrate to warmer climates. Noella Ballenger will give you some guidelines to follow when visiting wildlife refuges.

Photography: A Merger of Your Senses, Words & Photo Skills to Create Photo Memories
Learn how to share your photographic vision and make a connection with your viewer. Travel with Noella Ballenger to California's Carrizo Plain.

 

Articles by Michael Goldstein

London, Once Over Lightly
Mike Goldstein takes us on a brief photographic tour of London.

Halifax by the Sea
Michael Goldstein travels to Halifax, Nova Scotia

Losing Yourself in Venice
Michael Goldstein takes us on a photo tour of Venice.

Food and Photography along the Coast of Maine
Photographer and writer, Mike Goldstein, takes us sailing and eating in Maine.

City Photo Assignment
"National Geographic calling. Can you...? " Mike Goldstein shows us how to make the most of a "city assignment." 
 
Photographing Autumn in Vermont
It's officially that time! Michael Goldstein takes us on a New England tour of fall colors.

The Best of the Boston Shore
Michael and Allison Goldstein take us on a tour of the Boston shore.

Grab The Eye: Composition Techniques For Your Travel Images
Here are some great practical tips to keep your travel pictures looking great, by Mike and Allison Goldstein 

"How To Carry It Off (Successful Walking Assignments For the Photographer)"
It takes more than just being in the right place. Mike Goldstein takes us to Bryce Canyon and shows us how to get images for stock use. See how he does it.
 
Shooting Camps in Southern Utah, Part 1
Southern Utah is host to a number of breathtaking areas, ideal for photography. In this 2 part article, Michael and Allison Goldstein show us some of the highlights and give us some shooting tips. Take a look.

Shooting Camps in Southern Utah, Part 2
Southern Utah is host to a number of breathtaking areas, ideal for photography. In this 2 part article, Michael and Allison Goldstein show us some of the highlights and give us some shooting tips. Take a look. (Part1 ) 

Extraordinary Images From Ordinary Places

Sometimes your "mind set" gets in the way of good photography. Getting into a proper mind set can lead to exceptional images from the most familiar of places. Find out how you can get more out of ordinary places in this article by Mike Goldstein.

San Miguel de Allende by Fork, Foot, and
Photography
Join Mike Goldstein as he takes a workshop in Mexico.

Nature Photography in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Follow Mike Goldstein as he explores this photographically rich area.
 
Detroit, Michigan: Much "Mo" To Motown 
There's a lot more to see in Detroit than cars. Michael Goldstein takes on a tour in his latest travel article. Join him.
 
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is not beautiful in the usual sense....not beautiful how?  Find out how!
 
Country in the City
Join travel photojournalist, Mike Goldstein, and learn how to create photography projects within your own hometown.
 
 
City of Five Flags
Mike and Allison Goldstein take us on a tour of St. Augustine, Florida - the oldest city in the U.S. 
 
 


Articles by Cliff Kolber

The Road to Pahayokee:
Taking Photos with the Rising Sun
Take an early morning photo journey with Cliff Kolber to Everglades National Park in South Florida.

Photography at Bisti Badlands
Travel with Cliff Kolber to an area of the America's Southwest and take a scenic photographic tour to the remote & unique Bisti Badlands.

Travel Light & Travel Right
Cliff Kolber will pass on some great tips on how to enjoy your travels more when you pack less luggage.

Photographing Sunrise at Mesa Arch
When the sun comes up at Canyonlands National Park, Cliff Kolber is there and ready to greet it with his camera--learn some tips to getting great sunrise shots.

 

Articles by Andy Long

"Wild Alaska"
Go with us to Alaska with Andy Long. Check it out.

Full Moon Aurora
Andy Long has just returned from an adventure. In this article he tells us about capturing the Northern Lights on film. Read all about it.

Making the Best of the Bad Weather
Wake up on the first day of your vacations and find that it is raining? Never fear! Here's Andy Long with some tips. 

Oregon Coast
The Oregon coast in the Northwest United States offers the photography many opportunities for getting good images. Andy Long gives us a tour. Check it out. 

Photographing Historic New Mexico
A photographic goldmine, New Mexico offers plenty of missions, ruins, and Pueblo villages around the state. Andy Long tells us how to get the most our of your trip. Check it out.

Pinellas County: A New Hotspot for Florida Bird Photography
Now learn from Andy Long where you can go in Florida to photograph a large variety of bird species.

Iceland: A Photo Destination that "Has It All"
Ready to plan your next photo journey? Want landscape, waterfall, glacier, bird and cultural photos? Visit Iceland with Andy Long.

Weekend Photo Getaways
Andy Long makes a short weekend trip a photo opportunity--go with him to the Santa Rosa area.

 

Articles by Joan Ubide

Border to Border: Mongolia - Part 1
Wouldn't you love to take a few months or years off to travel?  Go with Joan Ubide on his journey.

Border to Border, Part 2: China
Joan Ubide takes us on a journey through China - the 2nd stop in this series of photographic travelogues.

Border to Border, Part 3: Tibet
Joan Ubide takes us on a photo journey through Tibet - the 3rd stop in this series of photographic travelogues.

Border to Border, Part 4: Nepal
Joan Ubide continues on his photo journey through Nepal - the 4th stop in this series of photographic travelogues.

Border to Border: Part 5 - North India
Joan Ubide continues on his photo journey through India - the 5th stop in this series of photographic travelogues.

Border to Border: Part 6 - South India
Joan Ubide continues on his photo journey through India - the 6th stop in this series of photographic travelogues.
 

Border to Border: Part 7 - Iran
This is Joan Ubide's final photographic travelogue after a 360 day journey.  Enjoy his trip through Iran.  We at Apogee hope to join you next year - thank you.

 

Tales from Around the World:
A Continuous Quest

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Marla Meier takes us on our first journey through
"Portraits from the Camera".

Tales from Around the World
Andrew Gibson takes us on a photo journey to La Fiesta De Casabindo, Argentina: Man Versus Bull.


Tales from Around the World
Come along with Lois Farrow on a photo trek depicted in her poem about "The Charming Creek Walkway" in New Zealand.

Tales from Around the World
Join Marla Meier in a winter wonderland - delight in "Watching Snowflakes", as they blanket a Colorado mountain landscape.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Marilyn Goerler takes us down by the sea.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Mike Goldstein takes us to Tucson, Arizona and shares with us a fabulous compositional success.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
What photographic opportunity is hidden behind the fog?  Find out from James Gordon Patterson.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Marilyn Goerler reflects on sea and sky.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Tony Walker becomes enthralled with a toddlers antics.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Travel with us to read two tales from lands that are nearly 4000 miles apart.
"An Okinawan Bullfight" by Michael Lynch
"The Bald Eagles of Alaska" by Mike Criss

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Join us to read two more tales:
"Sit and Talk with a Tree"--a collaborative endeavor by Marla Meier & Michael Lynch and "Fiesta de Saguaro" by Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Travel with us to two destinations that are many miles apart:
"Golden Week in Okinawa" with Michael Lynch and "The Photographer's Winter Escape" in Fort Myers Beach, Florida with Mike Goldstein.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Puffin meets photographer near Grand Manan in "Puffin Perfection" by Jim Austin.

 

Ron Veto

Photo Wanderlust: Introduction..."Country Hopping" Adventure Photographers
Do you have duo passions--photography & traveling the world? Seasoned extended stay traveler Ron Veto will have you prepared for each and every trip through this ongoing series of articles.

Photo Wanderlust - Part I: Packing for "Country Hopping" Adventure Photographers
Traveling for a month or more? Ron Veto will give you tips on how to organize & customize your packs and avoid potential problems.


Photo Wanderlust - Part II: Preparing for a "Country Hopping" Photo Adventure
Your extended stay travel plans are set. Ron Veto will provide you with pre-travel guidelines and in country tips so you can fully enjoy your photo adventure.

 

Other Articles

Free Camping, Part 2
More of Bob Grytten's travels along the East Coast

Free Camping!
Getting to your favorite shooting site is half the fun.
By Bob Grytten

Nature Photography in Chile
by Christian McManus and Francisco Bascuñan 

Alaska, The Great Land
by Behram daCosta. DaCosta gives us a glimpse of the United States largest state.
Some Interior Views of Italian Photography Today
by Gianni Romano. A look at the current generation of Italian Fine Art Photographers. 

Grand Paradise National Park
Michele Vacchiano explores the Alps' wildest park

The Travelogue: Creating a Compelling Travel Story
How do you keep your travelogue slide show from being a sleeper? Brenda Tharp gives us some tips on how to take photos on your next trip and produce a good travelogue.

T
he Goblins and Dragons of the Pacific Northwest
Photo-essay written and photographed by Paula Laubner Lechten

UBIN : Beauty of the Discarded
From Singapore, Jon Morgan takes us on a journey that shows us beauty can be in the most unlikely places. One just needs to see it.

The Wonders of the Philippine Sea
M. Arlene Rafiq takes us on an underwater journey to the Phillippine Sea. Photos and special effects by Abdulla Rafiq.

Cambodia Now Open for Business
After a generation of instability and bloodshed, Cambodia is now poised to become a tourist destination. Article by Benjamin Kaubisch

On Assignment  (Part 1) Angela Kearney chronicles her solo journey through Tibet and Bhutan

Touring Southeast AlaskaHow to Get the Most from Your Experience.Text and photographs by Brenda Tharp

Looking at Chrestovozdvizhensky Monastery
Report from Ukraine by Olexiy Logvinov

A Different Place for Winter Image Making
The Sonoran Desert has photographic opportunities unlike an other desert in the world. Lonnie Brock takes us there.

An Insider's View of Poltava in the Ukraine 
Our correspondent from the Ukraine shows us the town of Poltava 

How to Find Good Places to Photograph Nature
by John Gerlach  

Travel Photography: Composition
The second in a series of excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson 
Travel Photography: Lighting
The third in a series of excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson
Travel Photography: Wildlife
The fourth in a series of excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson

Travel Photography: Cities
The fifth in a series of excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson 

THE GALAPAGOS: A Short Travelogue
Join Gene Garrison and share her recent experience in the Galapagos. 

Journey to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon
Follow along on a tour of the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas.

Photographer's Guide to the Alabama Hills in the Eastern Sierras
Take a tour of this magnificent area with Carol Leigh.  

Photographer's Guide to the Alabama Hills in the Eastern Sierras

Take a tour of this magnificent area with Carol Leigh.

Capturing Architectural Blasts from the Past

Many objects are of the here-today-gone-tomorrow sort, so capturing them on your digital camera
is a form of preservation. Matt Bamberg, author of the book, Digital Art Photography For Dummies.
(Wiley 2005) gives us some tips on how best to preserve these colorful landmarks. Check it out.
 
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Lesson 32
Tripping into Fall. Willis T Bird describes a recent trip to photograph the Fall colors. Check it out.
 
Photomonth in Krakow.
Planning to be in Europe this month, don't miss PHOTOMONTH IN KRAKOW! Find out more.

Life with Animals:
A Photo Essay of Wild Domestic Animals in Armenia by Osvanna Hovsepyan.

A Photographer's Guide to the Canadian Rockies
Take a photographic journey with Howe Sim to Banff and Jasper Park in the Canadian Rockies.

Renowned photographer, Lyle Owerko, shares a story of the impoverished, but dignified people of Sauri, Kenya. He reaches out through his black and white still photos in the "Millennium Promise".

Solitude in Crete
Jonathan Nissanov takes us to the west side of Crete, where you'll find less travelers and great photographic opportunities.

Athens & the Greek Islands:
A Photographic Essay

Michael Fulks travels with his college's campus photo club. So many photo opportunities...why and for what reason are so many shots taken?

A Photographers Delight: The Sakura of Japan
Rose Witmer & Michael Lynch introduce us to the arrival of Spring in Okinawa--the stunning Sakura, the cherry blossoms, of Japan.

The Tomori Lion
Join Keith Graff and photographer Michael Lynch as they take you on a photo discovery--the story and history of Okinawa, Japan's Tomori Lion.

Haiti: The Strength of Their People
Travel to Haiti with Carole Devillers and learn about a culture rich in faith, strength, courage and continued smiles.

 

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