I recently returned from a brief trip to Jamaica, so it feels appropriate to feaure this beautiful island in this week’s photo. Although my tour was primarily birdwatching-themed – Jamaica is home to more endemic species than anywhere else in the Caribbean – we did have time for a few other activities along the way. One day we made a stop at Somerset Falls, just off the main road between …Read the Rest
In Focus
How to take better travel photos: Take pictures of people
One of the simplest tips I can give to any travel photographer is don’t forget the people. A lot of …Read the Rest
Photo Essay: Women at the Naadam Festival in Zuunmod, Mongolia
Instead of a featured photo this week, I thought I’d share a little series of images from one of the …Read the Rest
How to take better travel photos: Pay attention to light
The word photography literally means “writing with light,” and developing an awareness of light is one of the most important …Read the Rest
Featured Photo: Luxor Temple by night
Of all the archaeological sites I’ve visited in Egypt, one of my absolute favorites is the magnificent temple at Luxor, …Read the Rest
How to take better travel photos: Frame your picture
This is the third installment in my series on taking better travel photos. So far we’ve covered the rule of …Read the Rest
Featured Photo: Guanacos in Torres del Paine National Park
When you arrive in Torres del Paine National Park in the far south of Chile, chances are some of the …Read the Rest
How to take better travel photos: Use leading lines
This is the second installment in a biweekly series of tips to help travelers (and others) take better photos. In …Read the Rest
Featured Photo: Kilchurn Castle, Scotland
Of all the castles I saw on my October 2010 trip to Scotland, one of the most evocative was Kilchurn …Read the Rest
How to take better travel photos: Learn the rule of thirds
This week I’m pleased to launch an ongoing series of tips for improving your travel photography. Although many of these …Read the Rest
Featured Photo: Tango dancers, Buenos Aires, Argentina
If there’s one art form that’s inextricably linked with Argentina, it’s the tango, that controlled yet sensual dance form that …Read the Rest
Nice shot.
David