Tag Archives: photography

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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Scotland – The Outer Hebrides, Isle of Harris and Lewis

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Melanie Though from the name they appear two separate islands Lewis and Harris are in fact one landmass with an artificial separation created in the past by a division in the Clan MacLeod. Lewis makes up the northern two-thirds … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – An Inquiry Into Lens Diffraction

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Recently I read a forum thread at Naturescapes about lens diffraction. The thread proved to be the stimulus for an investigation of something that has trouble me for years. Simply stated, “Why do some of my photographs appear … Continue reading →

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Scotland – Ardnamurchan and the Isle of Mull, A PTR Seminar

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

The PTR Team has just returned from a two-week seminar in Scotland on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula and the Isle of Mull.  In a challenging period, the team encountered constant rain, gale force winds, and freezing temperatures. In the days ahead … Continue reading →

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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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Scotland – Ardnamurchan, Take Four

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

by Claire Every trip, no matter how poor the weather, has its moments that will be recorded in the brain even if not caught on camera. Bringing home memories and stories to retell is a good second best to having … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – United States, Arizona, Desert Museum

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

(Editor’s note:  Carolyn E. Wright is a professional photographer and photography instructor. Shooting for 25 years, her award-winning images have been used in books and corporate marketing materials and hang in private collections. Her wildlife photos are included in the … 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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Scotland – The PTR Team Goes to Elgol

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Bill, Claire, and Melanie One of the most photographed places in Scotland is located at Elgol on the Isle of Skye.  Earlier this year, the PTR Team (Bill, Claire, and Melanie) got together and spent a week photographing different … Continue reading →

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Guest Review – Peru, Cusco Photo Workshop

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Jillian Pichocki I participated in a workshop through photoexperience.net during the summer of 2006, and it was a life changing experience.  I studied the historical photographic process of the daguerreotype with the contemporary master, Jerry Spagnoli (www.jerryspagnoli.com).

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United States – Florida, Dunedin, The Osprey Trail

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

by Bill Location:  North of Dunedin, Florida, on Bayshore Boulevard to Curlew Road, then West to the park entrance.  Ask the Park Ranger how to find the trail, it is located on the North side of the park about two … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – Shooting In Low Light

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Bill

By Bill One thing I have found out through experience is that sometimes one should try doing a photograph even when one thinks that the shutter speed isn’t sufficient.  My experience is to stick to at least 1/300 or so … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – When things go well and when they don’t

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Bill

By Bill I love doing wildlife photography.  One might say I am obsessive about it.  There is no greater challenge in my mind than capturing the soul of an animal in the wild.  Course, recently I have learned that doing … Continue reading →

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