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