Capturing the Magic of Iceland using OM Systems / Olympus Gear
Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. On this particular trip, it was also the land of rain and wind. On our 10 day trip around Iceland, it rained for 8 days. We also had quite a…
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…
Photographing the Old Railroad Town of Thurmond, West Virginia
Thurmond is an old, mostly abandoned railroad town on the New River in West Virginia. The population of Thurmond was 5 in 2010. Surprisingly, Thurmond is an active Amtrak station. Some say that Thurmond is also a ghost town. What to…
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…
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…
Visiting the Midcoast of Maine – Spend a Day in Camden
Camden is a quaint Maine coastal village located right on U.S. route 1. Camden is a a great place to spend a day or more. Camden has a small picturesque inlet that is well protected from the waves of Camden…
Motorcycles, Dealing with the Traffic in India
Hyderabad Motorcycle Traffic (Above Photo) Many Indian cities are extremely congested with traffic. It can take over an hour just to go a few kilometers. Many Indians drive scooters and motorcycles to maneuver through traffic. You will see a large population…
Photography Opportunities at Excellence Punta Cana
Sunrise on the Beach at Excellence Punta Cana This is the 3rd and last post in a blog series about vacationing and photographing at the Excellence Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic. In this post, I discuss the photo…
Excellence Punta Cana Review – Things to Do
Choppy Waves at the Beach, Excellence Punta Cana This is part 2 of a 3 part series on our trip to Excellence Punta Cana. In this blog post, I will focus on the beach, entertainment, and the excursions at Excellence. In…
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…