These famous pink birds can be found in watery environments in many different continents. They feed on tiny shrimps – which give the birds their distinctive colour – using […]
Month: July 2015
Colour and costumes at Gion Matsuri
The colourful Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival) takes over Kyoto’s Gion district – the birthplace of geisha culture – every July. It’s a great opportunity to sample […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (10)
In the last in our series of tips on taking photos of people we look at a great way of photographing crowds in cities. Tip 10: Set up […]
The hypnotic Heiva Festival, Tahiti
Every July Tahitians gather to celebrate their energetic traditional dance, music and song. After being banned by the missionaries during colonial times Tahitian dance came back […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (9)
This week we’re looking at how to photograph festivals and parades. These events can give you colour, action and endless opportunities to capture that special shot. Don’t forget to […]
Camel racing in Alice Springs
This weekend saw the focus of a spectacular tradition in the Australian town of Alice Springs – camel racing. Initiated as a bet between two […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (8)
In the next few posts on how to photograph people, we’re going to look at shooting crowds and parades. These can make fantastic subjects with endless opportunities […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (7)
In the seventh in my series of tips on how to get the best people shots on your travels, here is a classic rule that will help […]