photography

A long weekend in Montreal

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I needed a brief vacation, and Montreal was a convenient place to meet a friend I hadn’t seen in far too many years. That’s how I ended up there for a long weekend, and while I normally would have spent the entire time wandering the streets, chasing interesting photographs, and sampling local food, very little … Read more

Perspectives

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“Paris is a museum,” said the Paris-based filmmaker I’d been chatting with over beers. Look beyond the monuments, museums, tourist traps, and other obvious must-sees and there’s vibrant everyday life. It may be a museum, but the people behind the scenes are fascinating to watch. It’s all about choosing your perspective.

The Perfect Travel Camera

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Let’s get this out of the way: There is no one, perfect travel camera. There’s only the best camera that works for you. Or in this case, the one that works best for me. First, some history. I’ve shot with SLRs and DSLRs for about 40 years. In 2010 I traveled to the UK with … Read more

Tips: Better travel photos

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No names, but I once sat through a slideshow of someone’s travels that included 300 images. About 50 in, I realized they had dumped their memory card and included every, single shot including those that were out of focus or blurred. It made for a long evening.  When we remember our travels, we focus more … Read more