Comments on: Using Photographic Creativity to Bring Home Stunning Travel Photos

By: Steve Cooke

Steve Cooke — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:53:59 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly with what you say in this review, but this mindset is not always possible or practical.
When I get the chance these are my goals. The opportunities are few and far between but I try to follow these ‘rules’ For the vast majority of non pro photographers, these sites and sites like them are taken in as part of a day out with the family, generally while on holiday, or come across as part of a working day. In my case, I generally have to make the most of whatever light is available at the time of arrival. For me, and I suspect the vast majority, time and funds are a huge factor. I don’t believe this make me any less ‘artistic’
Excellent shots, by the way, although to my mind, a little over-saturated (especially no.3).

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:25:43 +0000

In reply to Tammy Nelson.

Hello Tammy.
Thanks for reaching out. The photographer you referred to is not available. That said, we do not offer equipment reviews on this site. We prefer to refer these requests to the folks that do it professionally. DPReview is a highly recommended site that gets all the new gear in their hands to thoroughly test and evaluate it, enjoy!

https://www.dpreview.com

For your reference I would also recommend visiting the big box store near you to get a feeling how the cameras feel to you in terms of size and handling.

Happy shooting!
Steve
Outdoor Photography Guide

By: Tammy Nelson

Tammy Nelson — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:20:07 +0000

I love your photos and your great suggestions. Thanks sooo much! Just one question, what camera do you use? I’m thinking of upgrading from my Canon 5D Mark III.

By: Dave Daniel

Dave Daniel — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:18:04 +0000

Just a thought. I understand the issue with being on a tour. My girlfriend and I have changed the way we travel. For one thing, we do WAY more driving around the USA, then foreign places. But when we do go overseas, we plan the trips ourselves. If you read descriptions of tours, you can pick and chose the places you want to go and do it on YOUR time. If you are visiting Outdoor Photography Guide, you must want to improve your photos, and this way you have the freedom to chose when you shoot what. Timing means so much in photography!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:20:50 +0000

I love your images of Grand Tetons. I was there in October of 2018 and saw them with their first snow covering and morning fog! The images were dramatic, but I still need to post process them for top of the line images! When a photographer is on a tour, the time of day is “whenever” unfortunately!

By: MARGARET

MARGARET — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:32:41 +0000

In reply to BIPIN B GUPTA. Informative tutorial and absolutely brilliant photos but I agree with Bilpin Gupta. As most of my overseas travels are on tours, I am at the mercy of the tour schedule so generally need to shoot at the brightest of times or low light with late arrivals

By: JOHN

JOHN — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 02:29:49 +0000

I’ve taken numerous photos from Oxbow Bend. Most of the time in the daylight. I drive tours. Not an option for the prime time photos. Your photos I’ve seen before.

By: Bobbie

Bobbie — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 21:00:14 +0000

Hi Dave. Great article and photos to help explain. Just a technicality, but I’m actually a park ranger at Grand Teton National Park, and it, which would then mean Oxbow Bend, as well, is in the state of Wyoming, not Montana. ;-)

By: Jim Hamilton

Jim Hamilton — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 06:14:38 +0000

Great tutorial and fantastic images to illustrate it.

By: BIPIN B GUPTA

BIPIN B GUPTA — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:04:47 +0000

Hello Dave, all your shots are stunning and I appreciate the time & effort you put in to tell us how photos look at different times of the day & light – a wonderful learning experience.
But I agree 120% with CG. Why?
a) Not an early riser, so at best my day begins at 7 AM after a heart breakfast.
b) Our arrival at a photogenic travel sight is often dictated by the Travel Guide or the Tour Schedule – I use mostly Thomas Cook on Group Tours – so a sunrise / sunset arrival may not happen. Example arriving at the Colosseum in Rome at noon.
c) So Dave, we need some tips to shoot in the harsh noon sun, especially of the wife & kids without squinty eyes and deep shadows beneath the eye sockets. Remember tourists don’t carry reflectors or huge flash guns, as most of us have only our DSLRs with the built in flash.
d) We do not have enough time at any single tourist destination like Dave the Pro, as the Tour Guide keeps pushing us to maintime schedule. So we make the best use of the situation to capture memories of our visit.
e) Others.
Your professional help is welcome in these situations Dave.