Pier at Puerto Vallarta

  I am writing about this picture because I hope it will inspire you to keep looking when you are pretty sure you are destined for failure. I was down in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. If you haven’t been there, there is a lot of beach with heavy commercial development up and down the coast. This… Continue reading Pier at Puerto Vallarta

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Washington Coast: Rialto Beach

Rialto Beach is one of the most scenic areas of coastline in the state of Washington. It is a beach that is dominated bye sea stacks with trees growing out the top of them. It is technically within Olympic National Park, although the coastal areas are separated from the main body of the park. Getting… Continue reading Washington Coast: Rialto Beach

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Ireland: Giant’s Causeway

Along the northern coast of County Antrim in Ireland lies a unique coastal area made up of hexagonal columns called Giant’s Causeway. The strange shape of its rocks has spawned legends among the Irish. It is now one of the top tourist areas in all of Ireland (North or the Republic). It was declared a World… Continue reading Ireland: Giant’s Causeway

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Ireland: Kylemore Abbey

In the remote western side of Ireland, in a wild region called Connemara, sits an abbey called Kylemore. There is a photogenic castle, and it is an easy place to get a great picture. This is one of those pictures that everyone seems to have. In this article, I will tell you all about it… Continue reading Ireland: Kylemore Abbey

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Spain: Ronde de Toledo

The Scenic Route Around the Ancient City of Toledo, Spain When visiting Madrid, it is very common to take a day trip to Toledo, which is the old capital of Spain. You should definitely do that, and in fact, I would encourage you to stay over a night or two. For the photographer, Toledo is an… Continue reading Spain: Ronde de Toledo

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California Coast: Pigeon Point

Along the coastal highway in California, north of Santa Cruz but south of San Francisco, sits a lighthouse. You can see it from miles away. It is actually the tallest lighthouse in California. It is perhaps the most picturesque lighthouse on the western coast of the U.S., and one you should visit if you get… Continue reading California Coast: Pigeon Point

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New York: Top of the Rock

Whenever anyone goes to New York City, one of the things they want to do is go up in the Empire State Building. And why not? It is an iconic building and it offers great view of the city. But there is a problem with the view from the Empire State Building for photographers. That… Continue reading New York: Top of the Rock

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Photographing The Golden Gate Bridge

Shot from Baker Beach (Shutter Speed: 30 seconds; Aperture: f/8; ISO: 800: Focal Length: 105 mm)

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed structures in the world. In a sense, it needs no introduction, and you need no particular information to photograph it. So why am I writing this article? Because there are some different angles and spots to photograph it from that are better than others. There… Continue reading Photographing The Golden Gate Bridge

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Bay Bridge

Shot of the Bay Bridge from Treasure Island toward San Francisco

I want to use this picture as an example because it is a poster child for some of the research tips I have mentioned. I was just going to San Francisco for a one-day business trip. I thought I would have a chance to get away for the evening so I brought my camera. As I… Continue reading Bay Bridge

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