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Martin Belan

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  • How to Use RAW Files on Your iPad
    Photo Gear,  Travel

    How to Back Up, View, and Edit your Camera’s RAW files using the iPad while Traveling

    I previously used a Gnarbox to backup my files while traveling for photography.  However, Gnarbox is years behind in updating their software for new RAW files.  Shortly after publishing a blog with a workaround for using the Gnarbox with the…

    By Martin Belan
  • Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, 8-25mm f/4, Qubo Mini Tripod
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Nature,  Travel

    What to Photograph in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the Munising, Michigan Area in Only 48 Hours

    There are an abundance of things to photograph in Pictured Rock National Lakeshore and the Munising area.  But, I had only 48 hours during the busy fall season to photograph this beautiful area. I managed to photograph almost everything on…

    By Martin Belan
  • Pelican Air 1535
    Photo Gear,  Travel

    Pelican Air 1535 Review and Air Travel Experience

    I purchased the Pelican Air 1535 Case with TrekPak Dividers for a photography trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.  There was no airport close to the national park where larger jets flew into – only the Embraer RJ145s. I chose…

    By Martin Belan
  • Photography Lists
    Travel

    Using Lists to Improve your Travel Photography

    I like using lists.  To do lists are great for not forgetting to do something, and shopping lists save me from making multiple trips to the grocery store.  Lists are also useful for travel photographers. In this blog post, I’ll…

    By Martin Belan
  • Taj Mahal in the Late Afternoon Light
    Travel

    India Travel Tips

    Taj Mahal in the Late Afternoon Light (Above Photo) After several trips to India over the past year, I thought I’d share some travel tips that I learned during these trips.  India is a wonderful country to visit.  Each state…

    By Martin Belan
  • Cloudy Punta Cana Sunrise
    Travel

    Excellence Punta Cana Review – Accommodations and Dining

    Sunrise on the Beach at Excellence Punta Cana My wife and I visited the Excellence Punta Cana Resort in February. This blog is a departure from my normal emphasis on photography. While part 3 of this blog will be dedicated…

    By Martin Belan
  • New York City Skyline from Newark Airport
    Travel

    Are Airline Carry-on Bag Weight Restrictions Big Trouble for Travel Photographers?

    Airlines are increasingly imposing weight restrictions for carry-on baggage.  This is especially troublesome for travel photographers attempting to avoid checking their valuable photo gear.  Today, these restrictions seem more prevalent overseas than in the United States. In an overseas trip…

    By Martin Belan
  • Waterfall in Tracy Arm, Alaska - Vertical Pano
    Travel

    Photographing an Alaskan Cruise – Photography Tips

    This is the second blog post in a series on photographing an Alaskan cruise.  We took the southbound cruise from Whittier to Vancouver with Norwegian Cruise Lines.  We also spent an extra day and a half in Vancouver. I’ll be…

    By Martin Belan
  • Norwegian Sun Anchored at Icy Straight Point
    Travel

    Photographing an Alaskan Cruise – Review and General Tips

    Norwegian Sun Anchored at Icy Straight Point (Above Photo) In early June, we set sail on an Alaskan cruise on the Norwegian Sun.  We took the southbound cruise from Whittier to Vancouver with an extra day and a half in…

    By Martin Belan
  • Boston Skyline at Sunrise
    Travel

    Your Best Photos Might Be Right Outside Your Hotel Room Window

    Boston Sunrise Taken from the Westin Copley Place, Boston (Above Photo) When I travel for business, I always bring along a camera.  It might only be a point and shoot, but I always bring a camera.  I always make a…

    By Martin Belan
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