Rick Sammon

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Goin’ Digital On Safari; Africa Offers The Ultimate Wildlife Experience
Rick Sammon  |  Nov 01, 2005

Beryl Markham begins West with the Night, her wonderful and enthralling book about her adventures as a bush pilot in East Africa in the mid-1930s, with the question, "How is it possible to bring order out of memory?"

As I began to write this text, I was halfway through an incredible photo safari in Botswana in the fall of 2004. I was with...

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Leaving Las Vegas… Spectacular Landscape Photographs Await
Rick Sammon  |  Jul 01, 2005

Business people view Las Vegas, Nevada, as a trade show destination. Vacationers see Vegas as a place to have fun in the sun, see shows, and try their luck at the tables and with the one-arm bandits.

However, many of the photographers I know have a different take on this unique city that's thriving in the Nevada desert. They view it as a...

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Niagara Falls; Feel The Power, Capture The Wonder
Rick Sammon  |  Jan 01, 2006

Last year, I had the opportunity to photograph one of the world's most magnificent waterfalls. I traveled halfway around the world to capture the beauty and awe of this exotic and remote travel destination. I was filled with great photographic expectations.

When I finally reached the falls, I was actually quite disappointed--because there was hardly any...

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Panama Offers Many Unique Photo Opportunities
Rick Sammon  |  Jul 01, 2003

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Some photographers travel to the far corners of the world to photograph interesting cultures. I've done that, taking long plane flights to Nepal, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and even to the depths of the...

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Photographing Beauties And Beasts In Florida; Focus Your Lens On Butterflies, Birds, And Big Cats
Rick Sammon  |  Sep 01, 2004

Some travelers who visit the Sunshine State go to see a famous mouse with big ears and a funny duck with a sailor's outfit. Others go to experience and to be part of the wildlife, including the night owls who stay out 'till the wee hours of the morning at...

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Photographing Strangers; The Art Of Travel Portraiture
Rick Sammon  |  Jul 01, 2002

I'm a people person.

I enjoy meeting and sharing experiences with people--at home and around the world. As a photographer, I get the most enjoyment out of photographing faces, capturing an expression...

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Post Cards From Maine
Rick Sammon  |  Nov 01, 2003

If you are looking for a picturesque setting in which to photograph landscapes, seascapes, and people, I highly recommend Maine. The light is wonderful, and so are the people. You can use Rockport or neighboring Camden as your home base. Both towns have...

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San Diego Wild Animal Park, Up Close And Personal
Rick Sammon  |  Jan 01, 2002

For many wildlife photographers, nothing beats an African photo safari. The sprawling plains of Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa seem to offer endless photo opportunities, from dawn to dusk.

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Shootin' & Scootin' In Bangkok; A Day Of Endless Photo Ops
Rick Sammon  |  Jul 01, 2004

From my home in upstate New York, Bangkok, Thailand, is on the other side of the planet--actually a day and a half away, door to door. That grueling travel time is something that you really don't want to think about when you're stuck in...

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Shooting In The City; Top 10 Tips For Success
Rick Sammon  |  May 01, 2004

As a travel photographer, I enjoy photographing in cities around the world, where I get inspired from morning 'till night by the people and sights. That inspiration helps me get good pictures. Now, I live near one of the most important cities on the...

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