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…
What to Photograph in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India?
Jaipur is a popular location for Rajasthan tourism. I covered palaces and forts during my last blog on Jaipur. So in this blog, I will focus on other photo opportunities and things to do in Jaipur and the surrounding areas in Rajasthan. Attractions that…
Visiting and Photographing Jaipur, Rajasthan, India – Forts and Palaces
Jaipur is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is referred to as the pink city due to the color of its architecture. Jaipur is also known for its forts, palaces, and hospitality. In this blog post I will…
Traveling to India with the Canon 6d Camera
Taj Mahal Mosque – ISO 1250, Handheld – Above Photo I recently returned from a 10 day business trip to India where I took along the Canon 6d for photography on the weekends and evenings. In this blog, I discuss…
Yellowstone Wildlife Photography – What Lenses to Bring?
I’ve had several inquiries on what lenses to use to photograph wildlife at Yellowstone National Park. In this blog post, I discuss the lenses that I’ve used for my photography trips to Yellowstone and why I selected those lenses. Two…
Is the Canon 6D a fit for Travel Photographers?
Canon just announced their new mid-level full frame camera this week – the Canon EOS 6D . I started wondering about what this new entry meant to the travel photography community. After conducting some research on the 6D and its…
Top iPhone Apps for Travel Photographers
My iPhone has become one of the most valuable pieces of gear that I carry with me when I travel for photography. It’s small, convenient, and fills a variety of my needs with the multitude of Apps available from the…
Yellowstone Top Photos of Geothermal Features
With all the wildlife and beautiful landscapes in Yellowstone National Park, don’t forget to visit and photograph Yellowstone’s geothermal areas. Yellowstone is in a huge volcanic basin. Yellowstone has tens of thousands of geothermal features including geysers, hot springs, mud…
Photographing Acadia National Park – Part 2
The Area Surrounding Acadia National Park The western side of Mount Desert Island is quieter and less busy. There are several bays and harbors with sailboats and working boats in a picturesque setting. The late afternoon sun provides nice lighting on the…
Think Tank Airport Antidote V2.0 Photo Backpack – is it the Carry-on Answer for Small Planes?
I purchased the Think Tank Airport Antidote V2.0 photography backpack specifically for a photography trip to Maine this fall. The flight was on an Embraer ERJ-145. This was the only direct flight to Maine and the other flights also used small planes or…