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Hunger for adventure
A chat with Laura Grier A childhood spent between the US and Indonesia planted the seed for top travel photographer Laura Grier’s quest to document the world. […]
Featured photographer of the week – Alex Treadway
This week’s featured photographer is Alex Treadway. Driven by a passion for travel, the environment and remote cultures, Alex has visited dozens of countries and his work […]
Gauchos by Matthew Williams-Ellis
Travel photographer Matthew Williams-Ellis travelled across the vast wilderness of Argentina, photographing South American cowboys or gauchos, as they worked hearding sheep on the plains. […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Vietnam
With new boutique hotels and hidden retreats opening all the time, Vietnam’s stunning mountains, emerald rice paddies, hidden beaches and frenetic cities are more accessible than ever. […]
Tribal traditions at the Mount Hagen Cultural Show
A riot of body-paint, dance and music, the Mount Hagen Cultural Show is one of the largest gatherings of the tribes of Papua New Guinea. Every […]
Seeking the light
A chat with Christian Kober Nomadic travel photographer Christian Kober has built up an impressive portfolio in more than 100 countries. His subjects range from adventure […]
Breathtaking Rio de Janeiro by Alex Robinson
Top travel-photographer Alex Robinson photographs regularly for British, U.S and Asian publications and his work has graced the covers for magazines including Sunday Times Travel, Wanderlust […]
Maui voted world’s best island
With glorious tropical beaches, world class surfing and snorkelling and delicious cuisine it’s not surprising that the Hawaiian paradise of Maui has been voted the world’s best island in the traveller’s […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Barcelona
Featuring on TripAdvisor’s top destination list, this enthralling metropolis has world class festivals, relaxed plazas and cobbled alleyways, vibrant food markets and dream-like modernist buildings, as well […]
The beauty of New Zealand’s wilderness by John Alexander
UK based photographer John Alexander has been lucky enough to explore this tranquil, green country full of untouched forests, beaches, lakes and mountains. Here are some of […]
The lively festival of Sant Joan in Menorca
The festival of Sant Joan takes place on the 23rd to the 24th of June all over Spain. Ciutadella in Menorca is the centre of some of the […]
robertharding unveils state-of-the-art contributor’s portal
robertharding has unveiled an innovative new portal for photography contributors to upload work to their site. The system features a full online editing module, which […]
Bloomsday celebrates Ireland’s literary star
Every 16th of June Dubliners celebrate the life of Irish writer James Joyce, with readings and stagings of his novel Ulysses (which was set on the 16th of […]
Talented new summer signings
We are thrilled to welcome top shooters Laura Grier and Glyn Davies to the Robert Harding ranks! Renowned international photographer Laura Grier grew up in Indonesia […]
The beauty of the English Lake District by Adam Burton
Landscape photographer Adam Burton captured the ethereal beauty of the English Lake District, getting up early to take advantage of the misty dawn light. See more […]
History and hedonism in New Orleans
Vibrant musical traditions, abundant street festivals, and the best cuisine in the US – New Orleans is a haven where history and hedonism go hand […]
Colourful crowds at La Corsa dei Ceri
The Corsa or Festa dei Ceri is an ancient feast day held every 15th of May in Umbria, Italy in which three giant candles are […]
Jerez Horse Fair
One of Southern Spain’s largest festivals, the horse fair brings the town of Jerez to life with colourful parades, dancing and myriad horse competitions. See […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Siem Reap, Cambodia
This lively and fast-growing Cambodian city is the gateway to the ancient ruins of Angkor and features on TripAdvisor’s top ten world destinations. Catering to […]
Spain’s crazy Moors and Christians festival
Many Spanish towns celebrate Moros y Cristianos, an annual festival in which mock battles commemorate the struggles between the Muslims and Christians in Spain in the […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Ecuador
With investment in capital Quito promising a new shiny airport and underground system, as well as boutique hotels and restaurants, Ecuador is pegged as a […]
Stunning robertharding photography in the latest Fred Olsen brochure
We’re very happy that top cruise company Fred Olsen has used a large number of our travel photos in their 2017/18 brochure, showcasing the most stunning […]
The colours of Holi Festival by Ben Pipe
Travel photographer Ben Pipe traveled to India to photograph participants in one of the world’s most colourful events, Holi, an ancient Hindu festival in which people […]
Fairer search returns for photographers at robertharding
At roberharding we are working hard to ensure that top quality, exclusive photography by our own photographers features prominently in our search results, and is […]
New signing – award winning photographer Craig Easton
We are extremely happy to sign Craig Easton, an internationally renowned photographer and recipient of the Cutty Sark Award for World Travel Photographer of the […]
Photographer of the week – Nico Tondini
Nico Tondini has been taking photos since 1975 and specialises in capturing the beauty of his native Italy, and in particular, the historical city where he […]
Photographer of the week – Eric Nathan
Travel photographer Eric Nathan – who is based between London and South Africa – has visited 90 countries, creating beautifully observed landscape photography and stylish time-lapse videos. Sunrise over Tiwu […]
Iran Tourism On The Rise
With the re-opening of the British Embassy in Tehran, the recent nuclear agreement, plus plans to build hundreds of new hotels, Iran’s tourist industry is on the […]
Rush hour in the Maldives
This stunning aerial shot of the Maldives by Sakis Papadopoulos has been spotted on Abercrombie and Kent billboard ads all over London. The top class travel photographer adores photographing […]
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 top destinations for 2016 – Lisbon
This sunny seaside capital is where it’s at right now, with it’s low prices, quality of life and cool arts scene attracting dynamic young creatives […]
Happy Vietnamese New Year
Vietnamese New Year, known as Tết – usually celebrated at the same time as Chinese New Year (8th of February in 2016) – is the most important celebration in […]
Photographers of the week – Michel and Gabrielle Therin-Weise
Belgium-based travel and wildlife photography duo Michel and Gabrielle Therin-Weise started a love affair with travelling in the 80s. Since then they have visited many exotic […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Kuala Lumpur
This year British Airways started flying to the buzzing Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur direct from London. Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures mix in this South-East Asian […]
The masks of Venice Carnival
Masks are an important part of Venice’s spectacular Carnival, with the island’s mask-makers historically holding a respected position in society. These leather, ceramic and glass creations […]
The colourful warriors of Dinagyang Festival
Performers dressed as technicolour warriors dance to pounding drum beats at the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo, Panay Island, the Philippines. The festival, taking place every fourth Sunday in January, […]
Myanmar by Matthew Williams-Ellis
A gradual liberalisation of this fascinating country – filled with temples and tea houses and populated by diverse and traditional cultures – has put it […]
Roberts top destinations for 2016 – Dublin
2016 marks the centenary of The Easter Rising, one of the key moments in the struggle for Ireland’s independence. During March, its charismatic capital, Dublin will […]
Winter sun on the Yucatán Peninsula
Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula – with its technicolour blue waters, fantasy white beaches, ancient temple ruins and relaxing boutique hotels – is at its sparkling best […]
The open road
A chat with Jordan Banks British travel & documentary photographer Jordan Banks has worked in over 100 countries, capturing high end images that immerse you in the colour […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calgary Stampede in pictures
Calgary Stampede is Canada’s largest rodeo, a ten day event featuring hair-raising competitions with the world’s best cowboys. We picked some of our favourite pictures from our […]
Stock photography masterclass
Ever wanted to make money from your photography? Or perhaps you are a professional shooter who wants to up your game? On Thursday the 3rd of July, […]
Mountain biker
We love this photo of a mountain biker riding on a trail in the Alps, by Hauke Dressler. It was taken in Alpspitz, Bavaria, Germany. (LOOK/Robert Harding) […]
Blue Grotto
The spectacular Blue Grotto is a sea cave on the island of Capri in Southern Italy. What makes it special is that it is flooded […]
Dragon boat races
Dragon boat racing is an ancient sport that is still extremely popular in China. Last week Dragon boat races filled Hong Kong’s harbour with noise and […]
Free climber jumping
We love this great photo made up of a series of shots captured as a free climber jumps into the sea in Mallorca, Spain. Photo by Hermann […]
Croatia in pictures
Croatia is one of the Mediterranean’s most fashionable destinations. Picture perfect fishing villages, more than a thousand islands in sparkling blue seas and a splash of […]
Gawai Dayak Festival
Gawai Dayak is a festival celebrated by the Dayaks, the native people of Borneo, that will take place this weekend in Sarawak. Festival goers dress […]
Granada in pictures
Granada is a Spanish province that shares the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains with neighbouring Almería. It’s capital, also called Granada has many attractions, the best known […]
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Gypsy Pilgrimage
Over the weekend Roma Gypsies from across Europe flocked to the small fishing village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue region of Provence to worship their patron Saint, Sara with horse […]
Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling
Every Spring Bank Holiday one of England’s most eccentric festivals is held: the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling. Competitors chase a round 9lb Gloucester cheese down a hill, […]
Lake District in pictures
The Lake District is England’s largest national park, home of the country’s deepest lake (Wastwater) and highest peak (Scafell Pike). We picked some of our […]
Havana
We love this beautiful picture of a trombone player on the Malecon in Havana, Cuba. Cubans regularly gather here to make music. Photo by Guylain Doyle.
Sanja Matsuri
Sanja Matsuri is a wild and wonderful Shinto festival in which ornate shrines called Mikoshi are carried through the streets of Tokyo surrounded by enthusiastic crowds […]
Thailand’s floating markets
Once upon a time traveling by water was central to daily life in Thailand. Although that way of life has declined, some of its colourful […]
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon is a stunning set of huge rock amphitheatres with red rock spires made by erosion, forming incredible views, especially during misty weather. It is located […]
Cotswolds in pictures
The Cotswold region is one of England’s favourite destinations with country churches, pretty limestone villages and peaceful meadows. Top landscape photographer Adam Burton took these beautiful […]
Seville Fair
Throughout this week the Feria de Abril (Seville Fair) fills this beautiful Andalucian town with music, dancing and spectacular horse parades. The fair takes place two weeks after […]
Beltane – Celtic May Day
Beltane, or Celtic Mayday, marks the beginning of summer. It is a fertility ritual that was performed by pre-Christian Britons while accompanying the herds into […]
France in pictures
Recent figures suggest that France is the world’s most popular tourist destination, and we don’t blame tourists for loving it. Here are some of our […]
Samburu tribal dance
On International Dance Day we found this great image of a Samburu tribesman performing a traditional dance in Laikipia, Kenya, by Sergio Pitamitz. The Samburu live in the Rift […]
Holland’s new King’s Day
Every April Holland has celebrated Queen’s Day by holding flee markets and parties and dressing up in orange, the national colour. This year though, Queen’s […]
Best beach huts
Wooden beach huts have existed since the late 19th Century in Australia, England, France and Italy. They evolved from the ‘bathing machine’, a mobile changing room that preserved the […]
Holy Week processions
During Holy Week in Spain, Catholic brotherhoods take to the streets to perform solemn processions, often dressed in striking (and quite scary-looking) robes with hoods, originating from medieval penitents’ […]
Songkran festival
Songkran is Thailand’s New Year’s Day festival, celebrated on the 13th to the 15th April and co-inciding with other New Year’s celebrations across South and Southeast […]
Myanmar (Burma)
After a travel boycott lasting over ten years was lifted (with Aung San Suu Kyi released from house arrest in 2010) a growing number of tourists are […]
Salar de Uyuni
A pristine white salt flat stretching over ten thousand square kilometers (the largest in the world), the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is one of the earth’s most […]
Maldives in pictures
Made up of a chain of nearly 1,200 islands off the Indian subcontinent, the Maldives is often considered to be the ultimate tropical island paradise. […]
Cherry blossom parties
During spring, people gather all over Japan to have picnics and gatherings under the cherry blossom, a custom called Hanami. Symbolising the fleeting nature of […]
Vernal equinox at Chichen Itza
Today is the vernal equinox, the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere, when night and day are of almost equal length all over the […]
Las Fallas festival
Sculptors have been working for many months in the Spanish city of Valencia to create fallas – elaborate figures propped on architectural monuments several stories high. […]
Ireland in pictures
It’s St Patrick’s Day so we thought we’d make a gallery of some of our favourite photos of the emerald isle and its beautiful landscape of […]
Yuanyang rice terraces
The people of Yuanyang County in southern China have been harvesting rice from a spectacular landscape of rice terraces, built up over the past 1,200 years. […]
Christ the Redeemer
Photographer Angelo Cavalli recently captured this great shot of Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, seemingly embracing the beautiful city below. The statue was constructed […]
Holi festival of colours
Holi is a Hindu celebration of the end of winter. It is celebrated throughout India and Nepal, although copycat events are held all over the […]
Novice monks
Novice monks at the Full Moon Festival in Bagan, Myanmar (also known as Burma), by Lynn Gail. According to the proportion of monks in the population […]
Haleakala National Park
Travel photographer Michael Runkel recently travelled to Maui, Hawaii and captured this scene of two tourists waiting for sunset on top of Haleakala National Park. See more […]
Venice in pictures
What better time to visit Venice now that masked carnival goers are transforming this already amazing place. In the weeks leading up to Lent, masked […]