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Photographing the Vibrant, Verdant Landscape of the Faroe Islands

Denver-based photographer Lazar Gintchin always dreamed of visiting the Faroe Islands. In 2021, he bit the bullet and booked his trip to photograph the remote but deeply-alluring archipelago that is tucked far away in the North Atlantic Ocean. Originally from Bulgaria, Gintchin is now based in Denver, Colorado. Growing up, Gintchin was a stone’s throw… Continue reading Photographing the Vibrant, Verdant Landscape of the Faroe Islands

Fog Allows for ‘Impossible’ Photo of Milky Way Over Golden Gate Bridge

Photographer Michael Shainblum captured what was previously thought to be impossible due to heavy light pollution: a photo of both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Milky Way together. It takes great determination to head out in the night and patiently wait hours to photograph a landscape scene that may or may not work out… Continue reading Fog Allows for ‘Impossible’ Photo of Milky Way Over Golden Gate Bridge

‘Landscapes of Change’ Aerial Film Perfectly Blends the Flow of Seasons

The change of seasons is such a self-evident phenomenon that we take it for granted yet we struggle to catch it in the act. Look outside: nature seems so static compared to the hectic lives we must live. At best, we might notice a sudden heatwave or an unexpected freeze, a violent storm or a… Continue reading ‘Landscapes of Change’ Aerial Film Perfectly Blends the Flow of Seasons

Using the Perfect Lens for Travel Photography in Big Cities

The perfect lens for travel photography is obviously the one that you’ve got on you. But there’s no reason why you should never have a wide-angle lens. In the majority of cases, it will do everything you need when you’re traveling to big cities. Cities are much different than the suburbs and country in that… Continue reading Using the Perfect Lens for Travel Photography in Big Cities

Photographing Canyonlands in 1988: Land of Standing Rocks

In 1991, near the end of some book projects that took me on some lengthy photographic journeys through the American West by car for two years, I came up with the idea of creating posters of some of my black and white images for a few of our western National Parks. My idea was to… Continue reading Photographing Canyonlands in 1988: Land of Standing Rocks

These are the most colorful destinations in the world

According to one not-so-scientific study, Cinque Terre in Italy is the most colorful destination in the world. Getty Images A vibrant, colorful scene can be one of the most fun things to photograph. There’s just so much going on that it’s hard not to find a good shot. And, if you’re looking for somewhere colorful… Continue reading These are the most colorful destinations in the world

8 Tips for Taking Photos at the End of the Earth

I recently wrote a piece for Bradt Guides’ Travel Club offering tips on how to get the most out of a trip to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. I, for one, am feeling serious withdrawal from travel. If you’re planning a trip to Antarctica or love landscapes and wildlife, climb aboard. [ Read More ]

Photographer Spends 6 Months Shooting 700MP Photo of Exploding Star

Astrophotographer Matt Harbison spent six months in a desert observatory in order to create a massive 700-megapixel 12-panel photo of the Cygnus Loop and Sadr region of space, which includes the remnants of an exploded star. Harbison has previously captured a massive 2.5-gigapixel photo of the Orion Constellation that took five years to complete, and… Continue reading Photographer Spends 6 Months Shooting 700MP Photo of Exploding Star