In recent years photographers have begun to be very interested in the twists and turns of the rivers of the Southwest. One photographer even does a tour which visits several of these big river bends. I’ve always found these places captivating and wonderfully photographable, and I’ve created a list of the some of the best […]

There would be a lot of contenders for this crown, including some other places in China, and even some in America, but for the sheer strength and variety of colors in this landscape, I haven’t run into anyplace better. I fortunately got to see the area three years ago, and I think with the metastasizing […]

The Algarve is the name of this beautiful and lesser known Portuguese coastline that features one of the world’s most amazing sea caves and several stunning sea arches. First, avoiding this area in summer or on weekends is a great idea. I went in late September and found it mostly deserted, with excellent food and […]

I had wanted to photograph this most beautiful of Mexican Mayan pyramids for decades, but getting a permit to take my 4×5 camera in, or having access to the site during magic hours seemed impossible to accomplish. The Mexican government has always had draconian rules about “professional” photographers entering their archeological sites, and my giant […]

I first saw this amazing landscape in the movie “Hero.” If you haven’t seen it, it has some of the most beautiful cinematography of any movie ever made, and landscapes and nature are a big part of it. For another scene, rumors are they waited a month for a lake to be still enough to do wire sword […]

These islands, on the very Southwest tip of Florida south of Naples, are some of the best aerial photo subjects in the lower 48. Planes are available for charter from the airport at Everglades City during the winter months, and Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge is very close. You can make reservations and since most winter days […]

The castles of Albania are little known and seldom photographed. If you can make it to their lofty perches, chances are you’ll have the them all to yourself. Location is everything, and these battlements command lofty ridges where snow and lightning are frequent companions. Also, some of these castles are very old – many having been […]

This park is one of the most beautiful and most overlooked in South America. I really had good luck in booking a trip with VIP Tours where I had my own guide and driver. We got to drive through the park instead of walking, which is not usually allowed. Also, this great company, which I have […]

This UNESCO site features a bay surrounded by mountains on four sides and by the small city of Kotor on the west side.  Some locations in the area were used in shooting the 2006 James Bond, Casino Royale – such as this scene. The best view features a small watchtower reached by steps that climb the western […]

The whole experience of visiting and shooting the amazing Kaieteur Falls is unmatched. It is in a wilderness setting, far from civilization. Though it can be reached by boat at certain times of year, arriving and departing by small plane is usually the best idea. Except for a few large mining areas, the Guyana jungle […]