Tag Archives: Photo Travel

Photography Tips – Landscapes, Some Ideas

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Bill I really don’t do landscapes well.  Many of my friends are masters at the genre and they often discuss with me ways to improve my stuff, but frankly, I am still having a tough time with it. Nevertheless, … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – The Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

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 Article – Valencia, Spain

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Cheoh Wee Keat Website Valencia is the first trip where I planned to go alone for, and it was one of the best trips I had embarked on. For Spain, most people prefer to go to Barcelona, which is … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – Scotland, Mellon Udrigle and the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Melanie

By Melanie On the rocks, Melanie at Rhue Lighthouse. Photo by Dougie Salteri Mellon Udrigle is a small crofting community that sits at the end of a single-track road, North of the village of Laide in Wester Ross, North West … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – Apex Bean Bag

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Bill From time to time, my friends at Essential Photo Gear send me stuff to evaluate. Two weeks ago they sent me the Apex Bean Bag, a new product designed in large part by Chas Glatzer, master photographer and … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – Western Digital 250GB My Passport Hard Drive

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

Western Digital 250GB My Passport Hard Drive By Bill On my most recent photo adventure, I found myself shooting 32 gigabytes of photos in a single day! I was at The Bass Rock photographing Gannets. I love Gannets. And, I … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Adventure in Peru

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Mike Johnson Copyright © 2009 Mike Johnson, All Rights Reserved Each year one of my friends and I set a goal that will cause us to work on our fitness during the year, preparing for the adventure.  In 2007, … Continue reading →

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Ireland – PTR Seminar

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Bill

Moonshine by Melanie Click on Photograph for a larger version. By PTR Team Members Melanie and Bill Why go to Ireland? 1.  It is a fantastic place, filled with breathtaking landscapes.  It is remote and unspoiled. 2.  It is a … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1, Some Impressions

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart Like you, I read when it comes to making a major decision about camera equipment. And I found reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 that peaked my interest. First, is the review by David Clapp, a UK … Continue reading →

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United States – Pennsylvania, The Strasburg Railroad

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart Black and White photography can be effective when the subject matter is nostalgic.  It has its own appeal.  A special feeling, if you will, that transforms a subject into something entirely different. Stop, Look, Listen Click on … Continue reading →

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