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Articles by Jim Austin
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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.
Photo Walk Self-Adventures: Keep on Walkin'
It's time to take you and your camera out
for a walk and practice your photo "seeing" skills. Get some
tips from Jim Austin on how to make your next adventure both
fun and productive.
Canada’s New Biosphere: Where Photographers Click with Nature
Learn from Jim Austin about
the Bras d'Or Lakes, Nova Scotia biosphere--sustaining &
preserving animal & plant diversity while satisfying human
presence. It's a nature photographer's paradise.
Articles by Noella Ballenger
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Ghost Town Trails
- Noella Ballenger
takes you on a trip through the ghost town of the far west.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Finding Photo Resources: A Guide to Preparation for U.S. Travel
It's time to plan your next photo trip here in the U.S. Noella Ballenger will help you
find and use the many resources available, so your trip is packed full of photo opportunities.
Winter Photography: Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, Part 1
Noella Ballenger and photographer Richard Mittleman take you on an
amazing photographic journey to New Mexico where thousands of Snow Geese and Sandhill Cranes spend the winter months.
Articles by Michael
Goldstein
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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."
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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
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"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.
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Photography in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Follow Mike Goldstein as he
explores this photographically rich area.
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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.
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Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is not beautiful in the usual
sense....not beautiful how?
Find out how!
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Country in the City
Join travel photojournalist, Mike Goldstein, and learn how to create
photography projects within your own hometown.
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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 Bob Hitchman
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park: Northern
California Coast
Photography America's Robert Hitchman takes you to the center of Redwood National Park.
Learn when to visit, where to go and how to capture great nature photos.
Joshua Tree National Park: South Central
California
Photograph America's Robert Hitchman
takes you to another North American desert park.
Learn when to visit, where to go and how to capture great Joshua tree,
wildflower and nature photos.
Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve
Photograph America's Robert Hitchman
keeps your photographic travels in California where Poppy
fields come alive with color.
Little Finland
Head to the Nevada desert with Photograph America's Robert Hitchman. You're going to want to visit too,
so you can capture images of your own rocky creatures.
The Racetrack
Travel with Photograph America's Robert Hitchman
to a unique location within Death Valley National Park.
It's here that you will find this playa's famous "moving
rocks".
Photographing Whales off Vancouver Island
Keep your eyes on the water! Travel to western Canada with Photograph America's Robert Hitchman
and pick up some helpful tips on spotting and photographing the whales.
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep--Location: Wyoming
Get some helpful advice from Bob Hitchman and Photograph America on capturing images of the bighorn sheep in the Wapiti Valley.
And don't forget to take some time to "shoot" those majestic
landscapes.
Gladding, McBean Terra Cotta Factory
Bob Hitchman and Photograph America traveled to Lincoln,
California to photograph a clay-pipe manufacturing company
which has functioned since 1875. It's rich in photo subjects
& great light.
Spring in Ricketts Glen, Pennsylvania
Travel with Bob Hitchman and Photograph America to Ricketts Glenn State Park, where after the winter thaw, you can get great shots of the many beautiful waterfalls.
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.
Photographing Australia’s Coast: The Great Ocean Road
Take a photographic journey with Cliff
& Doris Kolber to one of the world's most scenic locations and learn how to capture great landscape and seascape images.
Photographing in Antarctica
Take a photographic journey with Cliff and Doris Kolber to the wilderness called the White Continent--a cold
landscape of mountains, glaciers, icebergs and lot and lots of penguins.
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.
Paris & Southern France: A Photo Adventure
Hard-core nature & wildlife photographer
Andy Long discovers that roaming the "city trails" could be for him as he finds
himself enthralled with the many photo opportunities of old-world France.
Iceland: My Top 10 Photo Locations & Subjects
Andy Long's Top 10 Photo List for The Land of Fire and Ice.
Put it on your bucket list of places to visit and get ready for your next photography adventure.
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.
Photo Wanderlust - Part III: Security for a "Country Hopping"
Photo Adventure
Ron Veto keeps your prepared
and alert. Get safety tips so you can be ready for the challenges you may
encounter. Stay safe & have an incredible extended stay photo vacation.
Photo Wanderlust - Part IV: Bus Travel for "Country Hopping"
Photo Adventures
Rickshaws & Tuk Tuks can get
you around the city, but when your ready for the open road, traveling by bus in India
can give you the adventure for which you hunger. Ron Veto will get you ready and take you on a ride.
Photo Wanderlust - Part V: "Hunting People" with My Camera
You'll meet many people in your travels. Ron Veto will help you with tips on how to capture their images. Requirements: any camera, smiles, people skills, the art of patience & "seeing" and more smiles.
Photo Wanderlust - Part VI: Photo Shooting Strategy
Whether you are traveling near or far, Ron Veto shares some tips on how to plan for your next photography adventure and how to plan for a variety of shots.
Photo Wanderlust - Part VII: Shooting Silhouettes
Through the simplicity of photo silhouettes you can create drama, create a mood, and let the viewer's imagination complete the story. Learn how from Ron Veto.
Photo Wanderlust - Part VIII: Serendipity
The Photo
Wanderlust series has come to it's end. Join Ron Veto as he shares his
views on travel photography and looks back at a few photo memories that
depict unexpected moments.
Other Articles
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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.
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The
Goblins and Dragons of the Pacific Northwest
- Photo-essay
written and photographed by Paula Laubner Lechten
Touring Southeast Alaska
How to Get the
Most from Your Experience.Text and photographs by Brenda Tharp
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Travel Photography:
Composition
- The second in a series of
excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson
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Travel Photography: Lighting
- The third in a series of
excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson
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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
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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.
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.
Festival Photography Tips
Be ready for anything and everything, be creative and capture great photos of
the action at a festival near you. Michael Lynch in Okinawa, Japan will get you
prepared for shooting every aspect of an event.
Waves of Hope: Photo Documentary of Post Tsunami Sri Lanka
Through the eyes of Marielle van Uitert
and the eye of her camera, you'll visit a country full of
hope 6 years after the devastating tsunami waves came ashore.
The Monks of India: A Photographer's Philosophy Depicted in Black and White
Learn what it means for Dennis Cordell to take photo portraits in square format and black and white--the thought process of the seer capturing the seen on film.
Travel in the Chihuahuan Desert: A Nature Photographer's Playground
Travel with Gary Nored to the largest desert in North America. Learn about its unique qualities.
Plan your trip to Texas, grab your camera and get ready to capture amazing photos.
Beyond the Mask: In Front of the Camera
Learn about the Venetian Carnival and the magical link between the maskers,
the city and the photographer. Piero Leonardi passes on photo shooting tips to make the experience a snapshot keeper.
Photo Travel Visions & Vacation Challenges
Learn how you, as a
photographer, can be flexible and overcome the obstacles you
may face when traveling with family and friends. Randy
Romano gives you some tips, so you'll always come home with
great images.
Trouble Shooting the Taj: A Photography Narrative
It took a little time for writer, poet and amateur photographer Rick Clark to find his comfort zone in shooting the Taj Mahal, but he found his niche beyond the expanse of white.
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