Recently a business trip to North Carolina was extended and I had to stay over the weekend. I decided to head down to the coast to take some photos, see what I could find.
Although most photographs of North Wales viewed around the Internet seem to focus on Snowdonia National Park and the coastal areas around Anglesey, North Wales has many fantastic opportunities for photography, many often missed by visitors. The aim of this guide is to provide an insight into photo locations around North Wales, some often unnoticed by photographers and tourist alike.
What’s the first thing to pop into your mind when you think about Colorado and photography? It could be the great fall color that happens every year at the end of September and beginning of October. Maybe it’s the vast abundance of wildflowers that start to bloom in early spring and throughout the summer. Mountain landscapes are another popular subject. The wildlife that’s available, though, is more abundant and diverse than just about anyplace else you can think of.
With the rise of digital photography in the last decade, many photographic purists have lamented the declining use of good old fashioned printed photographs. In fact, digital photography is, by and large, much preferable to the now outdated camera film reel and offers a wide range of benefits that not only include better quality pictures, higher resolution and more options for storage, but also - to the evident delight of many - the option to print!
The digital revolution has made amateur photography more popular than ever before. The days of Fuji film and print processing have been replaced with talk of mega-pixels and memory cards. With hundreds of cheap digital cameras on the market, it’s possible for anyone with a good eye for photography yet little practical knowledge of the mechanics of cameras, to capture great shots with simple “point and shoot” digital models.
Munich is a fantastic city with a vibrant history and rich architecture. It is the gateway to the Bavarian Alps. Munich is a worthwhile destination in its own right, but for thousands of travelers every year, Munich is a stopover for several hours spent waiting for a connecting flight.
The San Luis Valley in Colorado is one of the most pristine and interesting regions in the state. With a sparse population and thousands of acres of mountain vistas, wet lands and open space there are ample opportunities for landscape photography. However because of the location and conditions, photographers should come prepared before venturing out.
Along the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace, Florida, lies a 34-acre city park offering a refuge from traffic and deadlines. During office hours, escape to Riverhills Park to commune with and photograph wildlife on its own turf. Capture the river's untamed beauty. Linger and photograph birds sailing through the blue sky above the still waters. Snap pictures of squirrels breakfasting on tree branches.