Tag Archives: Travel Reviews

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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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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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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United States – Alaska, Hallo Bay, Emerald Air Service

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

A PTR Review: By Bill Name of Tour Provider: Emerald Air Service Location: Homer Alaska Cost: $500 per person for a one-day trip I must be honest, when I booked my flight out of Homer, Alaska, to Hallo Bay 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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Guest Article – United States, Alaska, Denali Highway

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Dave Taylor Copyright © 2008 Dave Taylor, All Rights Reserved, www.sixtyonenorth.com The Denali Highway was opened to travelers in 1957 as the road to Mount McKinley National Park. In 1971 the George Parks Highway opened, allowing more direct access … Continue reading →

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United States – Grand Tetons National Park

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Bill Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife. The jagged Teton Range offers the photographer wonderous opportunities for landscapes as the valley to the South … 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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Guest Article – United States, Vermont

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Arnab Banerjee Arnab Banerjee is a photographer, mountaineer and writer. Many of his images, travelogues and mountain adventure reports have been published in various publications. He also runs photographic workshops and offers fine art prints of his images through … Continue reading →

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Guest Review – Shoot the Light Workshop, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Mike Johnson You’ve read all the books. You’ve visited your favorite photography websites for tips. You’ve practiced a lot. But, you still see a lot of images that are “better” than yours. So, what do you do. In my … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – United States, Death Valley

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

by Jane Goodall Website:  www.thebeautifullight.co.uk Have you ever had problems distilling your landscape images? Sometimes complex landscape subjects can confuse and over-excite the eye.  A good antidote is to experience the desert landscape where simple but beautiful vistas abound, with … 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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Wales – Five and Misty Go To Anglesey

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Melanie and Claire Melanie: A couple of months ago I suggested to Claire that we have a weekend away in December, she came up with what turned out to be a fantastic suggestion: Anglesey, and to be more specific with … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Iceland, Interview with Jure Kravanja

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

Interview with Jure Kravanja conducted by Claire I was very lucky to meet Jure during my time in Slovenia. He told me about his forthcoming trip to Iceland and he kindly agreed to share his experience with us on his return.

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South Africa – Kalahari and Cape Photo Safari

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

A PTR Review Photographic Ups and Downs, South Africa By Melanie Speciality holiday; arranged by the renowned tour company, Explore. Trip undertaken August 2005 Price: £2699, with a local payment of £225. (2005 cost) (Not in their current itinerary.) Why … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Sri Lanka, The Esala Festival

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Haim Ziv Haim Ziv is a retired photojournalist who lives in Tel-Aviv, Israel. He now travels extensively pursuing his interest in Nature Photography.  During his career he produced many extraordinary photographs of people caught up in the political struggles … Continue reading →

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Scotland – Assynt, Sutherland, NW Highlands

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Claire and Melanie Located in the far NW of Scotland this wild and remote area is dominated by the remarkable mountains of Quinag, Canisp, Suilven, Cul Mòr, Stac Pollaidh and Ben More Assynt. These reddish brown sandstone mountains rise … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – Tanzania, Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

PTR Editor’s Note From time to time the PTR Team becomes aware of unique travel adventures.  Recently the workshops offered by the Mt. Rainier Institute of Photography came to our attention.  We were very impressed with the offering of a … 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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Sweden, Gotland

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Claire

An interview with Herman Cater. Claire: Herman you have had an exciting and busy year as your biography at the end of this interview shows. Amidst all this you took a trip to Gotland, can you tell us a little … Continue reading →

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Greece – Santorini

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Claire The world famous volcanic island of Santorini is the southern most island of the Cycladic group in the Aegean Sea.

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Guest Article – Morroco, Marrakesh and Essaouira

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By Janet Unwin Andalucian Adventures – Morocco Introduction Having sampled a weekend in the Cotswolds on a digital photography course with Andalucian Adventures I felt inspired to go further afield; to a place where the sun shone and the culture … Continue reading →

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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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Guest Article – India, Ladakh

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

Introduction by Claire Jen Stacey is a geography teacher in the UK and has a passion for travel. She has traversed the globe and been to many places most of us can only dream of, visiting wilderness locations to climb … Continue reading →

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Guest Article – United States, Utah, Albion Basin

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bill

By John Blumenkamp John Blumenkamp is a freelance photographer specializing in landscape, nature and wildlife images.  His work has been displayed in numerous locations around the Salt Lake City area, where John calls home.  More information regarding his work can … Continue reading →

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