Tag Archives: Travel Photo

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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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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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, 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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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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Eco-Friendly Camping Ideas that Help Protect the Environment

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Bill

By Belle Arzadon Think of it as tit for tat. If you’d like to continue enjoying the vast and beautiful gifts of Mother Nature then it’s also your role to conserve and safeguard her resources. And so without further ado, … 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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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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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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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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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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