Tag Archives: Photo Travel

August Featured Location — Iceland

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Bill

During the month of August, two members of the PTR Team will be in Iceland, the land of fire and ice, for a photographic holiday. Their adventure will be a featured at PTR after their return. In celebration of their … Continue reading →

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England: Shropshire – A familiar path but a new journey

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Claire

By Claire Carter Last year I decided to focus my camera more on the area where I live. This was partly because I had at last found time to display my prints in our shop window and needed more images … Continue reading →

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PTR Recommended Photo Seminars – Wild Photography Holidays

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Bill

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 – Glenn Bartley Photography

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Bill

Photographs courtesy of Glenn Bartley, Copyright © 2011, All Rights Reserved. For those who enjoy Bird Photography the choice of which photo seminar to attend is difficult as there are hundreds of tours offered. How does one choose which one … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Kenya

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Bill

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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PTR Recommended Photo Seminars – Squiver

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bill

  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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Guest Article – Germany

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bill

By Anastasios Aggelou Website: http://anastasiosaggelou.daportfolio.com/ This Photography selection depicts my special interest in specific locations of Berlin. I spent one year in Berlin, an exciting, well-known city for its quintessential role in German history, throughout the 20th century. The city’s … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – Canon EF 70-300mm L IS USM Lens (Part Two – Full Frame)

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart In part one of this review, test shots made with the Canon EF 70-300mm L Lens were done with a Canon 1D Mark III, a cropped sensor camera.  Having read all of the reviews of this lens … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – Canon EF 70-300mm L IS USM Lens

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart For those of us who like to travel, the choice of which lenses to carry with us is often a difficult decision.  Much of the time it is because of size and weight.  Higher quality telephoto lenses … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – Birds in Flight

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart There is no form of photography more rewarding than capturing birds in flight. Does one need special equipment to do this kind of photography?  Well, yes and no.  The fact is, one can do successful birds in … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Mare Island, California

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Bill

By John Klingel San Francisco and the area around it are a photographer’s paradise. But if you’re in the mood for the little known subjects, Mare Island is very interesting. Located 25 miles northeast of San Francisco in Vallejo, CA, … Continue reading →

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Guest Article — Nova Scotia

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Bill

By Tom Crouse Website: www.tomcrouse.zenfolio.com My wife and I, both avid photographers, recently spend a week in Nova Scotia in mid-October – had a great time and we’re still processing the images. It’s a good time of the year since … Continue reading →

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Guest Review, Arlene Davis – Suzi Eszterhas Photography Tours

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Bill

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

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Bill

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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PTR Recommended Photo Seminars – Suzi Eszterhas Photography

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Bill

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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Thank You and Best Wishes for the New Year

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Bill

Photo Travel Review Magazine was created to encourage photographers to find inspiration while traveling in pursuit of their art. Inspiration often comes in special moments, as Crowfoot, a Blackfoot warrior observed: “What is life? It is the flash of a … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart Photo travel can sometimes involve nothing more than a short drive from one’s home to a spot one knows about.  Having traveled all over the world in the relentless pursuit of perfection, what I sometimes realize is … Continue reading →

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Travel Adventure Opportunities 2011

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Bill

Looking for adventure in the year 2011? Have a look at these outstanding tour operators, each offering a wide range of travel and photographic opportunities. Thornton Safaris http://www.thorntonsafaris.com/ It’s not only what you see. It’s how you see it. An … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – The Faroe Islands

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Bill

by Gareth Codd http://garethcoddphotography.com/ Location: The Faroe Islands, North Atlantic ocean. See map here. Cost: £50 to £100 per person per day approximately, excluding rental car and airfare. Why go? Situated in the North Atlantic, somewhere between Norway, Iceland and … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – Basics in Australia’s Outback

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Bill

Australia has been fascinating photographers since the country began. Many professional photographers fall in love with the place, and you could swear that they were determined to photograph every square millimeter of it. The result is both incredible photography and … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – When you get to the end of the road, you still need JOOS!

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Bill

A Review of the JOOS Orange Solar Charger By Bill Lockhart Here I am, at the end of the road, literally, and my iPhone’s battery is about depleted. But luckily, I have my JOOS Orange with me. So what is … Continue reading →

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Scotland – the PTR Team Goes to the Cairngorms and Torridon

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Bill

PTR Team Members Melanie and Bill chose October to visit the Cairngorms National Park, located in the Central Highlands of Scotland, and the Torridon area in the Northwest Highlands. At both locations, the Team wanted to capture the colors of … Continue reading →

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Cuba – Guest Article by Jérémie Noël

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Bill

By Jérémie Noël Website: www.jeremie-noel.com The country: Cuba is a paradox. Land of Fidel Castro’s rejection of the American model, who appears to have stopped the country’s evolution in the 50s, it is also one of the most touristy islands … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Year

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Bill

Photo Travel Review Magazine announces the selection of the Travel Photo of the Year.  The image “Dead Vlei” by Rafael Rojas was made in Namibia. Dead Vlei By Rafael Rojas The editors of PTR unanimously selected this entry because of … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Northern India

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Bill

By Jérémie Noel I traveled to Northern India during one full month in July 2006 — my first trip to India. It is almost impossible to describe a trip to India as what you feel is much more relevant than … Continue reading →

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Get out of your Cubicle, see the world . . .

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart In 2005, while traveling in Tanzania, I met a young couple who were managing a wonderful Safari Camp called Swala. Located far from any city, the camp’s nearest neighbors are Impala, Elephants, Lions, Cape Buffalo, and a … Continue reading →

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Travel Tips – The Essential/Non-Essential Packing List

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart In the last five years I have traveled 250,000 miles, most of which was by airplane, thousands by vehicle, hundreds by boat. You might say that I have experienced just about every conceivable calamity that can occur … Continue reading →

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Travel Tips – Female Travelers

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Bill

Travel should not be avoided because one is female and single.  Travel can be safe irrespective of one’s gender. Generally the world is safe, in fact many countries are safer than one’s own.  The key to safe travel is good … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Driving Canada’s Dempster Highway

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Bill

by Bruce Pollock Copyright © 2010, All Rights Reserved The ritual emerges early in the trip: Leap into the truck, slam the doors and spend the next few minutes killing all the mosquitoes which have followed you in. We’re headed … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – Photographing Birds

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart When I became serious about nature photography subject matter was an issue.  A close friend introduced me to bird photography.  Photographing birds is an awesome challenge.  Just getting close enough to capture details is difficult.  As well, … Continue reading →

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