travel photography
TRAVEL: Photo Walk in Charleston
IN THE OLD CITY Take your camera into Charleston’s old city and stroll along its streets. As you take photographs, imagine the echoes of footfalls of those who worshiped, fought [read more]
Travel
The Best Travel Camera
Travel photography is a broad and diverse genre, potentially encompassing everything from landscapes and still life photography through to street shots and portraits. This means that the best DSLR camera [read more]
Travel Secrets of America’s Oldest City
Capturing unique experiences is a thrill for any travel photographer, and America’s Oldest City offers special moments for all who stroll its cobblestone streets with open eyes. Saint Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the USA, is a photographer’s dream. [read more]
7 Reasons Myanmar Still Belongs on Your Photography Bucket List
It was only a few years ago that National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow proclaimed, “Myanmar is the most photogenic place that I have ever photographed.” That’s saying quite a lot [read more]
The Best Locations For Maldives Photography
While there are many beautiful and exciting destinations for photographers to visit, there aren’t many that offer the tranquility and solace like Maldives. Ever since the Maldives was first discovered [read more]
HOT ROD HORSES – The Horse Festivals of Tibet
With an inviting gesture and a broad smile Lobsang pointed to his horse and urged me to climb in the saddle. “Don’t worry,” he laughed. The young Tibetan tried to [read more]
Travel: Celebrating Junkanoo
Cowbells clang. Whistles blast. Goat skin drums boom and trombones roll out melodies. In perfect time with the rhythms, fancy dancers whirl. I’ve come to Governor’s Harbor in January 2019 [read more]
Cairo’s Optic Nerve – A Photographers Viewpoint
In this article, I discuss the dynamics of social interaction between a photographer (myself) and the public of Cairo, Egypt. I will touch on Cairo’s history and to date political [read more]
Long Exposure Photography – A One Shot Wonder In Brighton
I was based in Brighton over the Christmas period and managed to grab a few minutes in between festivities to photograph the old West Pier. I’d seen images of the [read more]
NOW and THEN: American Photography Masters
NOW and THEN is a series which explores current cultural events in photography that connect us to photography’s history. This month we visit the “Masters of American Photography” exhibit with Jim Austin [read more]
Abandoned Places Photography: Tips For Shooting And Editing
Urban decay photography refers to the technique of shooting old and abandoned buildings and places. Perhaps you’ve seen that eerie shot of the once-lived in home along the sea, or [read more]
The Great Gallery of Horseshoe Canyon
The largest and best panel of pictographs to be found in the Southwest is on the canyon walls of the Great Gallery located in Horseshoe Canyon in the western annex of Canyonlands [read more]
Fall Compositions: 7 Tips for Clarity
Each season has its own beauty. Come Fall, there are rosy-hued streaks of light at sunrise, crimson and gold in the trees, and crisp morning light. Some years, Autumn is our [read more]
The Top 10 Best Panoramic Viewpoints Of Lisbon
Voted “Europe’s leading city break destination” in 2009, 2010 and 2013 by World Travel Awards; Lisbon has become a major force in the tourism/travel industry.A rich history, strategic location, a beautiful [read more]
Nova Scotia Nikons: 20mm 50mm 85mm and 200-500mm Lenses
Apogee Photo Coach Jim Austin deploys four Nikon lenses while sailing in Nova Scotia to uncloak ideas in visual design. One August summer morning before sunrise, I photographed [read more]