Overview There are few things in life more thrilling than being on safari in the African bush. For some of us it is the dream we’ve planned and prepared for our entire lives. While preparing to go on a photo safari ask yourself some questions. What kind of images do you hope to get? Are…
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Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Field Review
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Backround and Overview I was looking for a compact durable point and shot camera that was waterproof and I could be confident using around sand and sea. The camera had to be small and easy to use and produce nice images without a lot of fuss. Most importantly it had to have…
Travelers Checklist, Around the World Travel
As we get ready for our next Around the World Adventure I thought I’d write a little about some of the things we have to plan for and think about when preparing for a trip of this size and scope. Being on the road, away from home for several weeks at a time, is in…
Building a Travel Photography Kit, Putting it All Together
Putting it All Together So far we’ve discussed the pros and cons of the three commonly used formats to consider for a travel photography kit. We’ve also talked about field of view and lens choices based upon your goals and how your artistic vision sees the world. I’m using my Fuji kit as an example. This…
Lens Selection-Building a Travel Photography Kit
Lens Selection You have your travel plans, you’ve evaluated the locations and figured out your basic photographic needs as well as a few emotional wants, because … well … just because. You’re going to need at least one camera body, two bodies are preferable since there is always the risk of breakage, loss, theft and…
Choosing a Camera Format-Building a Travel Photography Kit
Choosing Your Format The three common interchangeable lens camera formats based on sensor size, from smaller to larger are Micro 4/3, APS-C and full frame. All three systems have matured to include features like dual memory card slots, superb lenses in commonly needed focal lengths, weather and dust sealing, video recording and lots of accessories….
How To Build a Travel Photography Kit
Overview Travel is transformative. It lets us meet fun and interesting people, experience different cultures and explore beautiful, exotic and sometimes dangerous places. Travel increases our understanding and appreciation of the world. Before you begin spending your hard-earned cash on a travel photography kit there are a few questions you need to ask yourself. Take…
Crafting a Photography Portfolio, Getting Organized
The summer months are upon us and nothing radiates warmth quite like a beautiful sunset. I’ve been pretty busy since my last post with a lot of time spent writing and editing images with a focus on updating my “100 Images.” These are a portfolio of my 100 best images rendered as fully ready print…
Fuji X-Pro2 Review as a Travel and Expedition Camera
X-Pro2 Background and Camera Features The Fuji X-Pro2 is a small light 24 MP APS-C camera that was released in March of 2016. Looking like a classic film rangefinder and weighing only 495 grams including battery and memory card, it would seem at a glance to be a perfect travel camera. I’m always looking to…
Photographing Ankgor Wat
Everybody wants to travel to Cambodia and experience the beauty and grandeur of Ankgor Wat. The area is quite large and crowded so be prepared to do a fair amount of walking to explore the complex of lakes, moats, out buildings, and main temple. Sunrise photography seems to be the thing to do. Guide books…