Category Archives: Africa

Guest Article – Morroco, Marrakesh and Essaouira

By Janet Unwin Andalucian Adventures – Morocco Introduction Having sampled a weekend in the Cotswolds on a digital photography course with Andalucian Adventures I felt inspired to go further afield; to a place where the sun shone and the culture … Continue reading

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Guest Article – Kenya

By Aneda Antanaviciute As a teenager I read a lot. One of my favorite books was “Born Free” by an English author Joy Adamson. She is a famous traveler, who lived for many years in Africa with her husband, Kenya’s … Continue reading

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Guest Article – Tanzania, Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

PTR Editor’s Note From time to time the PTR Team becomes aware of unique travel adventures.  Recently the workshops offered by the Mt. Rainier Institute of Photography came to our attention.  We were very impressed with the offering of a … Continue reading

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Guest Article – The Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

By Mike Johnson In 2004, my wife and I went to Africa with two other couples for what we call “a trip of a lifetime.”  I was celebrating retiring from business and we visited five countries, my first time in … Continue reading

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Guest Review, Arlene Davis – Suzi Eszterhas Photography Tours

GORILLA PHOTO SAFARI WITH SUZI ESZTERHAS By Arlene Davis (Text and Photographs Copyright © 2010, Arlene Davis, All Rights Reserved) My gorilla photo tour with professional wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas was one of the best trips of my life. I … Continue reading

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Guest Review, John Klingel – Suzi Eszterhas PhotographyTours

This is a guest review of a photo tour conducted by Suzi Eszterhas in Botswana.  PTR will be featuring more guest reviews like this one during 2011. By John Klingel (Text and Photographs Copyright © 2011, John Klingel, All Rights … Continue reading

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Mile High Photography

Larger version here Last night, I was having a brief look through my archives from Namibia last year and found this aerial shot from a microlight. Over the years I’ve unearthed a few gems through this process. It usually makes … Continue reading Continue reading

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Photography Tips – The World of Abstract Travelscapes

The concept of abstract photography is not easy to define. What one person considers an abstract may not fit another person’s idea of the genre. Therefore to some extent, it is a subjective term. In nature photography, these images often … Continue reading Continue reading

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PTR Recommended Photo Seminars – Squiver

  Photographs are Copyrighted © 2011, Marsel van Oosten — All Rights Reserved Qualifications of the Tour Provider Deciding which photographic seminar to attend is a daunting problem for many.  But, in all instances, one should first determine whether the … Continue reading

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PTR Recommended Photo Seminars – Suzi Eszterhas Photography

By Bill Lockhart When one considers attending a Photo Seminar, the first question one should ask is whether the person conducting the seminar is an accomplished photographic artist and whether their work has been published, or recognized for its excellence … Continue reading

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PTR Recommended Photo Seminars – Wild Photography Holidays

The PTR Team continues to search for outstanding Photo Seminars for those who seek to combine photography, travel, and adventure. Our standards for recommending seminars are high. We look for experienced tour companies that have a good reputation, provide interesting … Continue reading

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PTR Recommended Photo Seminars — Africa With Andy Biggs

by PTR Team Member Bill Lockhart Photographs courtesy of Andy Biggs, copyright © all rights reserved. This is the first in a series of recommended photographic seminars by the editors of Photo Travel Review Magazine. Our purpose is to provide … Continue reading

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South Africa – Kalahari and Cape Photo Safari

A PTR Review Photographic Ups and Downs, South Africa By Melanie Speciality holiday; arranged by the renowned tour company, Explore. Trip undertaken August 2005 Price: £2699, with a local payment of £225. (2005 cost) (Not in their current itinerary.) Why … Continue reading

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South Africa – Self-drive safari?

Self-drive safari? To see the most famous of Africa’s inhabitants, including the Big Five, people often spend a small fortune for speciality tours and safaris. But here is how you can do it on a budget, and at all times … Continue reading

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Tanzania – Abercrombie & Kent Review

A PTR Review By Bill Name of Travel Agency: Abercrombie & Kent About Abercrombie & Kent: Born as a safari outfitter in 1962, A&K’s unparalleled luxury travel services now extends around the globe to more than one hundred countries on … Continue reading

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