Tag Archives: Travel Review

The PTR Team Goes to Iceland in April

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Claire

By Claire Carter April 2011. I caught a train in England at 8am, a plane at 12:30, landed in Iceland at 3:00, travelled for 5 hours by jeep dumped my bags and then found myself at midnight on a different … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Mile High Photography

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Bill

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 Bigger Picture

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Bill

I’ve had quite a few emails and comments about my photo “Painted Wave” which was featured in the last blog entry “Deconstruction Zone”. Just to put the photo into perspective, here is the grand view of the same location. A … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – The World of Abstract Travelscapes

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Bill

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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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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Ecuador – The Galapagos Islands

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Bill

A PTR Review: By Bill Name of Travel Agency: Audley Travel About Audley: Audley Travel are specialists in tailor-made individual itineraries for discerning travellers seeking authentic experiences around the world. Their reputation has developed through a deep knowledge and interest … Continue reading →

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PTR Recommended Photo Seminars – Wildshots, Autumn Gold

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Melanie A PTR Review of Wildshots (now Northshots), Autumn Gold Dedicated, organised, group photographic holiday.

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Guest Article – India, Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Neil Burton Link To His Website Big cat diary The morning safari sees us up at 5.30 and picked up from our hotel at 6.15. After another pick up at an out of town hotel we enter the park … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong – The New Territories

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Claire Why Go? If you want an opportunity to have endless chances to brush up on all genres of photography, both night and day, then this is for you. Hong Kong Island isn’t just skyscrapers, it is about a mass of … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Antarctica, The Explorer’s Route

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Sue Brookes Melanie: Sue has been a work colleague, a fellow member of Kendal Mountain Rescue Team and a good friend for many years. Earlier this year Sue fulfilled a life-time’s ambition to visit Antarctica. Here she share with … 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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Guest Article – The Slovene High Level Route

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Justi Carey and Roy Clark A rucksack, camera and 550km of mountain trail – The Slovene High Level Route. This is the second guest article by Roy and Justi and it helps to celebrate the publishing of their second … Continue reading →

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Wales – Llynnau Cregennen, Snowdonia

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Claire

By Claire Carter (cARTerART) Llynnau Cregennen Location The Snowdonia National Park covers 840 square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and river valleys and takes its name from mount Snowdon, which at 1113m is the highest mountain in Wales and England. … Continue reading →

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The Road to Glenuig

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Lockhart You have to want to go to Glenuig.  It’s not exactly on a main highway, and frankly it’s even hard to find on a map. Glenuig (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Ùige) is a small village in Moidart, Lochaber, … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – The Canon G10 and the Apple iPad

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Bill

Recently, I traveled to Tennessee to see my brother.  I took along my Canon G10 and the Apple iPad 3G along with the SD Camera Connection Kit adapter.  The package, including chargers, fit nicely in a netbook case made by … Continue reading →

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