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Travel Photography
Basic Tips For Every Trip, Near And Far
Rick Sammon  |  Aug 01, 2001  |  0 comments

It's that time of year when many of us are gearing up for our summer vacations. Some folks will go to the far sides of the planet, others will stay close to home. But, no matter where we go, Shutterbug readers have one thing in common:...

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Outdoor/TravelPro Techniques
Travel Photography
Pro Tips For Effective Composition
Peter K. Burian  |  May 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Whenever I judge photo contests including a travel category, one fact quickly becomes apparent: picture-taking during vacation and other trips is not always taken seriously. The photographer who might spend hours making an exceptional landscape...

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Outdoor/TravelWildlife
Truckin’ On A Tundra Buggy; Photographing Polar Bears Near The Arctic Circle
Rick Sammon  |  Mar 01, 2006  |  2 comments

"An adventure is misery and discomfort, relived in the safety of reminiscence." --Marco Polo

With the wind chill factor it's 35ÞF below zero. I've only been standing on the small, snow-covered deck of a Frontiers North Adventures Tundra Buggy (a vehicle specially designed for polar exploration) for about 5 minutes, and already my...

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Outdoor/TravelSports/Action
Underwater Photo Fun
Fab Tips For Photos Of Fish Watchers And Fish
Rick Sammon  |  Apr 01, 2001  |  0 comments

There has never been a more exciting time to take underwater pictures. That's because underwater cameras and camera systems have never been easier to use. Plus, new supersaturated films provide the most colorful photos ever! What's...

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Visiting Italy
Extraordinary Light, Great Landscapes, And Fantastic Food
Mike Matzkin  |  Apr 01, 2004  |  First Published: Apr 01, 1999  |  0 comments

Italy has to be one of the greatest places I know for a photo vacation. It is virtually impossible to take a really bad photograph there.

The light, even in the middle of the day, is something special. You'll find yourself...

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Outdoor/Travel
West Coast Lighthouses
Guided By The Light
Joseph A. Dickerson  |  Apr 01, 2001  |  0 comments

I've always loved the sea, and having grown up around, on, and in the ocean, I guess a fascination with lighthouses was inevitable. If I'm near the coast on a shooting trip and there is a lighthouse nearby I'll try to...

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Outdoor/TravelPro Techniques
Wider Worlds; Getting Closer To The Story
Maynard Switzer  |  Jan 01, 2011  |  0 comments

Ten years ago, when I was primarily a fashion photographer, I did a shoot in Cuba. Normally I’d have used medium and long telephoto lenses, but because the narrow streets I was shooting on featured colorfully painted walls, I switched to a 35mm lens. With that lens I was able to show not only the models but also the background, which revealed a bit about the location. Equally important, I...

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Outdoor/TravelWildlife
Wildlife Model Shoots
Great Shots Under "Controlled Conditions"
Don Mammoser  |  May 01, 2004  |  0 comments

Wildlife model shoots are simply a wonderful, easy way to get great photos of some very elusive animals. I have a Zoology degree. I have worked as a ranger for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. I have studied endangered species, spending countless hours...

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Outdoor/Travel
Winter Wonderland
Frosty Photo Ops
Carol Polich  |  Jan 01, 2003  |  0 comments

Winter Wonderland

It was one of those subfreezing, clear wintry days when the air was filled with humidity as the sun peeked its effervescent rays over the nearby mountains. I looked out the window and noticed the frost thinly caked on the glass. The tree branches in the yard and wire...

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