All Articles | Page 20 | Outdoor Photography Guide

Pantanal of Brazil

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

The Pantanal of Brazil is the world’s largest tropical freshwater wetland area, and is a great location to photograph a number of species including caiman, giant otters, hyacinth macaws, and many other tropical bird species. But forget all that—the Pantanal is the best place in the world to see and photograph the wild jaguar! I…

Argentina’s Puna de Atacama

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

The Puna de Atacama is a breathtaking desert scene, not known by many photographers. Centuries of volcanoes and erosion have created these surreal rock formations, ideal for landscape photography.

Iceland in Winter

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Iceland is home to many great landscape photography opportunities. However, the most popular subject during Icelandic winters is the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).

Trip Report: Zambia

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

In August 2015 I visited Zambia, located in southern Africa. Zambia is a beautiful country with stunning scenery and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Three of my favorite places I visited were Victoria Falls, Kafue National Park, and Lower Zambezi National Park. Victoria Falls is one of the greatest attractions in Africa, and one of the…

Behind the Shot: Redwood National Park, USA

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Behind the Shot, Ian Plant.

As a nature photographer, it is not only important to simply document the environment; but also to create photographic compositions that engage the viewer and convey artistic vision.

Trip Report: Banff National Park

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Winter photography in Banff National Park is full of interesting photo opportunities. Get a behind the scenes look at shooting in the Canadian Rocky Mountains from world renowned photographer Ian Plant.

Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Mountain gorillas are elusive, making their homes in the high altitude forested volcanoes of East Africa. In summer 2014, I spent several days photographing mountain gorillas in Rwanda, a beautiful and peaceful country in the heart of gorilla territory. It was an amazing experience I will never forget. The cornerstone of Rwanda’s tourism efforts is…

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Professional photographer Ian Plant discusses his experience photographing the nature and wildlife of the Namib-Naukluft National Park in the Namib Desert, considered the oldest desert in the world.

Behind the Shot: Torres del Paine National Park

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Behind the Shot, Ian Plant.

The Patagonia region of South America is one of the most stunning places on Earth – and Torres del Paine National Park in Chile is easily one of the most photogenic and easily accessible parts of Patagonia. I go there every year leading a photo tour, and every year this place makes my jaw drop…

Polar Bears of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Polar bears are North America’s apex predator, and one of the most magnificent animals on the planet. And the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is easily one of the best places in the world to view and photograph these stunning creatures. Every winter, dozens gather here to wait for the sea to freeze. There…