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 […]
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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 […]
5 Reasons to visit Cuba now
Since President Obama and Cuba’s Raúl Castro began to restore diplomatic relations in December, tourists have started to flock to this unique island. We predict that many more […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (6)
People shots make up a large proportion of our photo archive as they tell us so much about places and cultures and can really create that wow factor. In the […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (5)
Here’s the fifth in my series of tips showing you how to get the best portraits on your travels. People shots make up a large proportion of […]
Summer solstice at Stonehenge
Sunday the 21st of June is summer solstice. Thousands of people – many of them druids and pagans – will gather at Stonehenge on the evening […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (4)
If you want to take great travel photos, don’t forget to photograph the people. Portraits can capture a lot about a culture and create images that are full of […]
Our visit to buzzing Warsaw for CEPIC
Last weekend we were in Warsaw enjoying the buzzing energy of the city, eating tasty Polish food, and attending the CEPIC Congress – the largest […]
Stunning images of grizzlies in the snow
Photographer Janette Hil captured this wonderful set of photos of grizzly bears as they roared and rolled about in the snow. See more photos of grizzly […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (3)
Welcome to the third in my series of tips on how to take great photos of people while on your travels. Tip 3: Try to capture […]
Game of Thrones set in Seville’s Alcazar Palace
Seville’s incredible Alcazar Palace recently became a set for season five of Game of Thrones. The palace, originally built for Moorish kings and now used by […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (2)
I love photographing people on my travels. It’s one of the best ways to capture the human element of a place and create images with a wow factor. Here’s the […]
Shoot for us!
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]alling all travel and nature photographers! Why not sell your images and footage on our site? Over the next three months we are looking for […]
Up close and personal with pumas
Our photographers get up close and personal with these amazing pumas, some of the largest big cats in the world, who live mainly in the mountains of […]
Robert’s photo tips – how to photograph people (1)
Including people in your travel photos will create engaging pictures with that wow factor, as well as capturing the spirit of a place. Over the next few weeks I will […]
Extraordinary flower photos
The Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing, so we thought we’d celebrate with a collection of our most extraordinary flower pictures. Female praying mantis in […]
Hedonism and tradition in Cannes
As the Cannes Film Festival gets into its stride, we explore this hedonistic haven for celebrity spotters, with its seductive displays of wealth and glamour marked by the ever-present yachts moored in the […]
Bald Eagles
Dedicated wildlife photographer James Hager photographed these amazing bald eagles in his native USA. James lives and travels in an RV (motorhome) to get closer to the wildlife he […]
Festival of the Snakes
In one of Italy’s strangest festivals, the people of Cocullo decorate the statue of St. Domenic (the protector against snake bites) with live snakes. As the creatures […]
Fotofringe 2015
Do you source images or stills as part of your professional job? Then this one-day event is for you. On April 23rd 2015 FotoFringe will be […]
Elephant seals
Elephant seals, so named because of the males’ large proboscis, resembling an elephant’s trunk, are extraordinary animals that can dive to great depths in the […]
Travelling through food
Photographer Tim MacPherson has made these awesome country maps, made from nations’ most iconic dishes. Bacon in the shape of the UK (Tim MacPherson/Robert Harding) […]
Robert’s top travel photography tips – part two
Having dedicated my life to travel photography – creating a world famous travel photo agency with 1100 photographers working in the far-flung corners of the globe – I know what […]
Robert’s top travel photography tips – part one
Having dedicated my life to travel photography – creating a world famous travel photo agency with 1100 photographers working in the far-flung corners of the globe – I know what […]
Valencia’s strangest ‘fallas’
With Spain’s Las Fallas festival about to kick off in Valencia next week (on the 15th March), we look at some of the event’s strangest figures, which […]
Hiking in the Torres del Paine
One of South America’s most epic and arresting landscapes, the Torres del Paine National Park is well worth a long journey into the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia. […]
Painted elephants at Holi Festival
India’s Holi Festival – a riotous spring celebration in which revellers pelt each other in bright coloured paint – has sparked copycat events throughout the world. […]
Gaucho culture in Argentina
One of Argentina’s biggest attractions for tourists and photographers alike is the traditional cowboy or ‘gaucho’ culture, which remains an iconic part of life here and […]
Fox family, Colorado
This incredible series of images of a family of foxes in Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, was shot by our roving wildlife photographer, James Hager. Read more […]
The best of Argentina: the south
The second in our series of insider tips on Argentina’s most photogenic places looks at our favourite destinations in the south, dominated by the wild vistas of Patagonia. As a […]
Binche Carnival, Belgium
One of the world’s strangest festivals takes place on Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday) in Binche, Belgium. Men parade through the town while wearing bizarre masks and shaking sticks to […]
The best of Argentina: the north
Having worked as a photographer in Argentina I got to see the far reaches of this incredible country – including deserts, mountains and miles upon miles of flat pampas. Over […]
Heart-shapes in nature
Excuse-us for being cheesy but as Valentine’s Day approaches we’ve put together a gallery of heart-shaped things found in nature, from puddles to islands to flowers […]
Spain’s best festivals
Spain is the world’s best festival destination with every town in the country holding its own unique street party. Whether centring around extravagant parades, feats of bravery, fireworks […]
Lake Bled at dawn
This magical glacial lake, surrounding a picture-perfect church on a tiny island, is set against the backdrop of a medieval fortress and some of the highest mountains […]
The black bears of Yellowstone
Wildlife photographer James Hager captured these great photos of black bear mothers and their curious cubs in Yellowstone National Park. James says: “Yellowstone National Park is a great […]
Carnival in Tenerife
Carnival season is nearly upon us, but if Brazil is too far to get to, Europe has its fair share of spectacular street parades and […]
Essaouira, Morocco
Exotic and soulful, serene and weather-beaten, Morocco’s historical coastal city, Essaouira, moves at its own relaxed pace. It’s the perfect destination to de-stress and immerse your senses in another world […]
Ati-Atihan festival
The Ati-Atihan festival is a wild, week-long party in honour of Santo Niño (baby Jesus), that began in the 13th Century, celebrated in mid-January by […]
Romantic European getaways for spring
With old-world city streets steeped in history, blossoming gardens, relaxed cafe culture and mouthwatering cuisine – these European cities have everything you need to inspire […]
Misty winter scenes
Here’s a selection of our favourite mysterious, misty winter scenes from our photo archive. Hochkar ski resort near Goestling an der Ybbs, Mostviertel, Must Quarter, […]
The best carnivals in Latin America and the Caribbean
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, sequins and feathers are being sewn onto exuberant costumes, percussionists are honing their rhythms and dancers are rehearsing their […]
New year fireworks, Germany
We love this photo of new year’s fireworks in Rems-Murr Kreis district, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, by Herbert Kehrer. See more new years photos here
Perchten winter festival
The annual Perchten festival sees participants dress as terrifying creatures (the mythical following of pagan goddess Perchta) to chase away evil winter spirits in a pagan […]
Uruguay – laid back soul and carnival beats
Uruguay’s progressive policies have shone a spotlight on this little South American nation over recent years, drawing well-deserved attention to its laid back beauty and […]
Tropical Christmas
While those in the Northern Hemisphere are putting on their wooly scarves and betting on the chances of snow, in other parts of the world they […]
Broad-tailed hummingbird
This beautiful picture of a female broad-tailed hummingbird was taken in Arizona, USA, while it was feeding on the flowers of a walking stick cholla. […]
Storm over Perth Beach
We love this image of a storm approaching over Perth beach, Western Australia by Lynn Gail. See more images of weather here
Winter sun in the Canary Islands
As the frosts kick in in the Northern Hemisphere, the Canary Islands bask in temperatures that vary little from their summer highs – making their […]
Fire festivals
Britons celebrate Bonfire Night this week (on the 5th of November) originally to mark the day of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, but what other […]
The coolest festival in the world
China’s Harbin Ice Festival promises towering snow sculptures featuring mythic figures, a temporary city of famous buildings rendered in ice (which have included the tallest ice […]
Deer Cave
Tiny figures show the scale of Deer Cave, Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. (Richard Ashworth/Robert Harding) See more photos of Deer Cave here
Peruvian textiles
Vibrant colour weaves through the textiles of Peru. Here are some of our favourite images. Indian man, Inca Sacred Valley, Pisac (Jose Fuste Raga/Robert Harding)
Europe’s best Christmas markets
As the nights draw in and the weather gets chilly, Europe’s cosy Christmas markets promise a magical atmosphere, gastronomic delicacies and unique gifts – the […]
Quirky souvenirs
Our favourite quirky souvenir shots from around the world. Souvenirs of the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City (Hans Blossey/Robert Harding)
Battle of the Queens
Every October, these feisty Herens cows fight each other in the otherwise sleepy Swiss village of Aproz, in an event known as the Battle of the Queens (Combats […]
Our favourite red images
Now that autumn is turning the Northern Hemisphere’s leaves red, we were inspired to put together a gallery of our favourite red images. A bright red acer […]
Commercial travel photography masterclass
Ever wanted to make money from your travel photography? Or perhaps you are a professional shooter who wants to up your game? This commercial travel photography […]
Wildebeest migration
The great wildebeest migration is the largest and most spectacular movement of animals in the world. Over two million animals migrate from the Serengeti National […]
The human towers of Catalonia
This September Barcelona’s huge street festival, Festes de la Merce, featured giant human towers in the city’s main plaza. But this gravity defying spectacle is not limited […]
Vietnam in pictures
Vietnam has it all: breathtaking coastline, emerald rice paddies, vibrant traditional cultures, forward thinking cities and delicious food. Tourism is on the rise here and the […]
Cheetah families
We love these photos of cheetah families by our roving wildlife photograper James Hager, who travelled to the Masai Mara and Serengeti National Parks in […]
Celebrating a globetrotting photography career
A chat with Tim Graham For many years acclaimed photographer Tim Graham travelled the world photographing the tours and state visits of the British Royal Family […]
The Dolomites
Extending from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley in the east, The Dolomites are a stunning mountain range in northeastern Italy. Once 500ft under […]
Wedding Moussem or ‘September Romance’
This festival, in the Atlas mountain town of Imilchil, Morocco, is about livestock and romance in equal measure. Herders come together after spending the summer […]
Land diving in Vanuatu
Before bungee jumping there was land diving, invented on the Pacific island of Vanuatu as a ritual in which men jump off 30 metre towers […]
Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
This Monday (8th September) saw residents of the village of Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire perform the eccentric Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, an English folk tradition dating back to […]
Regata Storica, Venice
This Sunday, Venice’s Grand Canal will be transported back to its glorious past at the Regata Storica, the main event in the annual “Voga alla Veneta” rowing […]
Puma jumping
We love this image of a puma jumping in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA, by Konrad Wothe. (LOOK/Robert Harding) See more images of Pumas here.
Sri Lanka in pictures
Sri Lanka is a gem that has emerged from the shadows of war and the tsunami. Its pristine beaches, tea plantations, characterful elephants, tasty food and […]
Tomatina festival
The world’s biggest food fight takes place in the Spanish town of Buñol every August. More than a hundred tons of over-the-hill tomatoes are thrown […]
Amazing animal close-ups
See some of our most compelling and freaky animal close-up photos here. Bongo eye, White Oak Conservation Center, Florida (Mint Images/Robert Harding)
Burning Man Festival
Every year over 60,000 festival goers descend on the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, for this festival of self expression, community and ‘radical self […]
Wales in pictures
With award winning beaches, crumbling Celtic castles and picture perfect towns, Wales is a beautiful destinations for nature and culture seekers alike. Here are some of […]
Notting Hill Carnival
Preparations are being made for this year’s flamboyant Notting Hill Carnival on the 24th and 25th August. The event, that rocks the the UK’s capital, London, […]
Il Palio horse race
Il Palio is a horse race held twice a year in which ten bareback jockeys ride furiously around the Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy. Dramatic […]
Iceland aerial shots
Providing the frozen set of the land beyond the wall in Game of Thrones, Iceland is a place of other-worldy landscapes, glacial lakes, mountains and wild nature. […]
Slovenia in pictures
Slovenia is known for its pristine, fairy-tale landscapes, picture perfect towns and friendly locals. We chose some of our favourite photos of this charming little country. St. […]
Esala Perahera festival
The Buddhist festival Esala Perahera takes place this year from 1-11th August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Also known as the festival of the tooth, it celebrates the […]
Orangutans
These endangered primates use sophisticated tools and have a great capacity for learning. Found only in Sumatra and Borneo, they are extremely solitary animals who spend […]
Scotland in pictures
Scotland’s vibrant capital, Glasgow, is playing host to the Commonwealth Games right now (until the 3rd August 2014). But there’s way more to this historic country […]
Eid prayer
Muslims worldwide are celebrating the religious holiday Eid-Al-Fitr this week. Eid marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid prayer on the […]
Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a stunning landscape of geological wonders. Red sandstone outcrops known as buttes, formed by gradual erosion, are a feature of this arid region on the state […]
Festival of the Redeemer
This weekend Venice celebrated the Festival of the Redeemer, lighting up the city’s famous skyline with fireworks. The festival has its roots in the 16th Century […]
Sahara camel ride
We love this photo by Matthew Williams-Ellis of tourists on a camel ride in the Erg Chebbi Desert, part of the Sahara near Merzouga, Morocco. (Matthew […]
Natural sea arches
Sea arches are made by coastal erosion. Some form when waves become focussed on one piece of rock and others are made when waves attack a part of […]
Bottlenose dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins are the most common dolphins found in the world’s oceans and are known for their ability to jump out of the water in […]
Happy beans
On our recent trip to Berlin for the CEPIC Congress we were pleased to be able to give out these ‘happy beans’ to the lovely photo industry […]
Naadam festival in pictures
This week (starting on the 11th July) Mongolia’s traditional festival, Naadam, whips the country into a frenzy of colourful costume parades, horse racing, archery and Mongolian wrestling […]
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands are three islands located in Galway Bay on the west coast of Ireland, named Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer. The 1200 people that […]