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If you've been enjoying Bob Krist's recent photo tips from Slovenia, here's your chance to learn directly from him and fellow Traveler photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins. This weekend, National Geographic Traveler is hosting an all-day photography seminar in Denver, CO on Sunday, September 27. Attendees will learn simple tricks that will improve their photography skills, and find out how to create multimedia slide shows to share their work with friends and family. For more information and Traveler's complete Fall 2009--Spring 2010 seminar line-up (with upcoming dates in Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia, Tampa, Minneapolis, Boston, and Washington D.C.), visit ngtravelerseminars.com.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade from some of the best photographers around.
Photo: Bob Krist
National Geographic photographer Bob Krist is on assignment in Slovenia, and sends us another peek through his viewfinder (you can find his first one here). Visit his blog for more tips, or get them in person at our upcoming Traveler Photo Seminar in Denver, Colorado on September 27.
My assignment has taken me from one end of Slovenia to the other, which isn't really saying much considering the country's small size, but it has afforded me some more great sights and photo ops.
For this high angle view of the coastal town of Piran, I climbed a church tower and shot down using a 16-85mm VR lens with a polarizing filter to make the most of the incredible colors. It was the last bit of the sun I'd see for a while. Whenever I hit a new town, I look for high places to shoot from to give my pictures a sense of place.
For a glimpse at underground Slovenia and some other cool snaps, hit the jump.
My assignment has taken me from one end of Slovenia to the other, which isn't really saying much considering the country's small size, but it has afforded me some more great sights and photo ops. For this high angle view of the coastal town of Piran, I climbed a church tower and shot down using a 16-85mm VR lens with a polarizing filter to make the most of the incredible colors. It was the last bit of the sun I'd see for a while. Whenever I hit a new town, I look for high places to shoot from to give my pictures a sense of place.
For a glimpse at underground Slovenia and some other cool snaps, hit the jump.
Continue reading Photo Tips from Krist: Slovenia Continued.
National Geographic photographer Bob Krist is on assignment in Slovenia, and sends a us peek through his viewfinder. Visit his blog for more tips, or get them in person at our upcoming Traveler Photo Seminar in Denver, Colorado on September 27.
I'm only halfway through my assignment in Slovenia, and this little (New Jersey-sized) country already has me blown away at the astonishing variety of scenery there is to photograph; from Alpine lakes to quaint coastal fishing villages, to huge underground caverns.
My first stop is Lake Bled in the Julian Alps. This beautiful lake was the favorite vacation spot of Marshal Tito when Slovenia was part of his former Yugoslavia. The symbol, or iconic shot of Lake Bled is the Church of the Assumption on a tiny island in the middle of the Lake.
One reason I love to travel slowly is to get as many cracks at a photo subject as possible. I try to shoot it at different times of day, from different perspectives with different lenses. The shot above shows the Church with the beautiful Bled castle and the Julian Alps behind it. It's a medium telephoto view in the late afternoon. To see a few other perspectives, including a view of the lake from the island itself, continue reading.
I'm only halfway through my assignment in Slovenia, and this little (New Jersey-sized) country already has me blown away at the astonishing variety of scenery there is to photograph; from Alpine lakes to quaint coastal fishing villages, to huge underground caverns.My first stop is Lake Bled in the Julian Alps. This beautiful lake was the favorite vacation spot of Marshal Tito when Slovenia was part of his former Yugoslavia. The symbol, or iconic shot of Lake Bled is the Church of the Assumption on a tiny island in the middle of the Lake.
One reason I love to travel slowly is to get as many cracks at a photo subject as possible. I try to shoot it at different times of day, from different perspectives with different lenses. The shot above shows the Church with the beautiful Bled castle and the Julian Alps behind it. It's a medium telephoto view in the late afternoon. To see a few other perspectives, including a view of the lake from the island itself, continue reading.
Continue reading Photo Tips from Krist: Slovenia Journeys.
Traveler photographer Bob Krist is just finishing up a road trip in the western U.S. and checks in with some pictures, including the above dramatic view, from Carhenge in western Nebraska.
Krist will be sharing his photo secrets on two occasions this fall, once on September 27 when he presents, with fellow Traveler shooter Ralph Lee Hopkins, a seminar called The Versatile Travel Photographer, in Denver. And again in Colorado Springs during a Traveler weekend photo workshop Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the Broadmoor Resort.
In the meantime, if you'd like to get the back story on how Krist created this twilight view of Carhenge using only one light (and the help of his wife Peggy), as well as some of his other photo adventures during his road trip, check out his blog.
Photo: Bob Krist
Krist will be sharing his photo secrets on two occasions this fall, once on September 27 when he presents, with fellow Traveler shooter Ralph Lee Hopkins, a seminar called The Versatile Travel Photographer, in Denver. And again in Colorado Springs during a Traveler weekend photo workshop Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the Broadmoor Resort.
In the meantime, if you'd like to get the back story on how Krist created this twilight view of Carhenge using only one light (and the help of his wife Peggy), as well as some of his other photo adventures during his road trip, check out his blog.
Photo: Bob Krist
Traveler photographer Bob Krist just paid a visit to Chicago, but he wasn't just there to check out the blues. Here, he shares some of his photos from his trip, and offers a few tips on getting great pictures of the skyline.
The Chicago skyline at twilight, as seen from the Adler Planetarium.
Chicago is more than the city of big shoulders; it's a city of great architecture. Capturing its distinct and eclectic skyline is a challenging pleasure for any shooter. Here are some top places to make knockout pictures of the Windy City.
1. The Adler Planetarium on Museum Campus. Jutting out into Lake Michigan, the Museum Campus offers a panoramic view back towards the city. The Adler Planetarium sits at the end of the peninsula and the steps on the side of the structure give you an unfettered view of the expanse of the entire skyline. It's a morning to early afternoon shot, and it's great again at twilight (right after sunset). Many cameras, even point and shoots, allow you to stitch several pictures together for a panorama, so try shooting several overlapping sections of the view and stitching it together to form a stunning panoramic. You can also do this after fact in Photoshop or any image manipulation program that offers panoramic stitching.
The Chicago skyline at twilight, as seen from the Adler Planetarium.Chicago is more than the city of big shoulders; it's a city of great architecture. Capturing its distinct and eclectic skyline is a challenging pleasure for any shooter. Here are some top places to make knockout pictures of the Windy City.
1. The Adler Planetarium on Museum Campus. Jutting out into Lake Michigan, the Museum Campus offers a panoramic view back towards the city. The Adler Planetarium sits at the end of the peninsula and the steps on the side of the structure give you an unfettered view of the expanse of the entire skyline. It's a morning to early afternoon shot, and it's great again at twilight (right after sunset). Many cameras, even point and shoots, allow you to stitch several pictures together for a panorama, so try shooting several overlapping sections of the view and stitching it together to form a stunning panoramic. You can also do this after fact in Photoshop or any image manipulation program that offers panoramic stitching.
Continue reading Where to Shoot Chicago's Skyline.
Traveler photographer Bob Krist is just back from a visit to Chicago, where he toured some of the classic blues clubs in the city.
Traveler photographer Bob Krist recently paid a visit to Paris... Paris, Texas that is. Here, he shares some of the charms of the city on the far, far, left bank of the Seine.
It may not be the City of Light, but the world's second biggest Paris, in northeast Texas, is "worth a sidetrip" (as the Michelin Guides would say). You'll know you're in the right place when you see the Texas-style Eiffel Tower, 65 feet high and crowned with a big red cowboy hat. It's no longer the second largest Eiffel Tower (darn you, Las Vegas!), but it's the only one in the world with a hat.
Check out Bob's picks after the jump...
Check out Bob's picks after the jump...
Continue reading We'll Always Have Paris...Texas.
What do you do when a you're photographing a row of 800-year-old icons, and they insist that you make sure and get their good side? On his new blog, photographer Bob Krist, who has shot for National Geographic and Traveler magazines, explains the intricacies of shooting moai statues at Ahu Akivi on Easter Island, which he photographed while on a recent trip with National Geographic Expeditions. Using a million-candlepower flashlight, he "lightpainted" the structures to ensure that they were properly lit during the twilight photo shoot. Suffice it to say it was no simple task, as he almost broke his leg in the process. Full details here. For more images of the moai on Easter Island, check out National Geographic magazine's collection of My Shot images from the island. When they get enough, they plan to make a Photosynth of the pictures, so contribute yours now.
Photo: Bob Krist
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