Digital SLR Photography - UK (2019-10)

October 2019 Digital SLR Photography 57

PhotoMasterclass

If you’re overwhelmed by the many places
you want to explore, begin by researching
the travels of other photographers. Scroll
through Instagram looking for those
awe-inspiring locations you have to visit,
search in places like 500px or Steller for the
products of others’ travels, taking note of
their location tags, and subscribe to travel
blogs. There’s no better recommendation
than from a like-minded travel photographer
or blogger who have actually been to the
place recently, had success and shares their
do’s and don’ts stories. It’s the best way to
find up-to-date insider travel information,
too. With seasons shifting, extreme weather
looming and political unrest in many parts of
the world, keeping abreast of a changing
destination is only a benefit. Sites like the
Lonely Planet forum is full of eager travellers
happy to answer questions as are many avid
travel photographers directly.

If you’reunsureaboutventuringoutalone,

you could also look at joining a photo

workshop for part or all of your trip. It takes

much of the hard work out of planning and

you know you’ll return with decent images,

having been led by the nose at the right time

to the right place. But if after reading this guide

you’re wondering where you could go in

October, well, you could try China where its

dry, mild weather and golden colours make

landscapes glorious and diverse, from the

mountainous Tibetan Plateau to the tropical

lowlands where colourful minority cultures

thrive. Alternatively, how about tracking polar

bears in a tundra through Churchill, in

Manitoba, Canada or catching the Great

Migration in Tanzania? You’ve plenty to

ponder on, so time to get planning...

HOWTOFINDTHE BESTDEALS?

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F YOU’VEBOOKEDa groupphotoworkshop,beginby

askingtheproviderfortheirrecommendationsfor

flightsandaccommodation.Quiteoftentheyhavea

selectionforyoutochoosefromorguidelinesforflights

youneedtoadhereto,in termsofarrivaltimesetc–

unless,ofcourse,youwanttoextendyourstayaroundthe

workshopformoretimeat yourdestination.Gatherallthe

detailsbeforejumpingonlinetosearchforthebestvalue

formoney.If you’replanningyourowntripandflexiblein

travellingdates,you’vetheopportunitytograbsome

fantasticdeals– justmakesuretheprovideris ATOL

protected.Hereareourfivefavouritewebsitestotry...

AIRBNB/www.airbnb.com

A relativelynewconceptthat’srevolutionisedaffordable

travel,Airbnballowsyoutofindandrentrooms,

apartmentsorentirehomesworldwide,oftenfora

fractionofthepriceofa hotelroom.Alltransactionsgo

throughAirbnbsoyou’reprotectedif anythinggoes

wrongandsellersarereviewedandrated.

SKYSCANNER/www.skyscanner.com

Theultimateresourceforcheapflights,Skyscannernot

onlycomparespricesin realtimebuthastoolssuchas

pricecharts,soyoucanseewhichdayormonthis

cheapest,aswellaspricealertsthatallowyoutoseeif

pricesfluctuate.Youcanalsocomparecarhireprices.

TRIPADVISOR / http://www.tripadvisor.com

Whether it’s finding things to do, accommodation or

eateries, TripAdvisor is a reliable resource full of objective

reviews. There are also busy messageboards allowing

you to seek advice from fellow travellers – handy if

you’ve a specific question about a place. You can

downloadtheapptooforsuggestionsonthego.

JACK’S FLIGHT CLUB / http://www.jacksflightclub.com

If you’re flexible for your next adventure and often feel

like jumping on a plane last minute, you’re going to want

to sign up to Jack’s Flight Club and apparently you'll

never pay full fare again. You’ll get amazing deals straight

to your inbox as the Jacks Flight Club scours the internet

for the best of the best money-saving offers. Go on, try

LondontoTokyoreturnforjust£261!

TRAILFINDERS / http://www.trailfinders.com

The custom solution for making your dream trip a reality

with great customer service. If you know where you want

to go, what you want to photograph and roughly when

you want to go, Trailfinders will create you a package that

puts you in the right place at the right time. With lots of

package offers, best-value flights, and plenty of

destinations to choose from, contact these independent

travel experts and they’ll help you plan your trip.

IF YOU’RE OVERWHELMED BY THE MANY PLACES YOU WANT TO EXPLORE

AND PHOTOGRAPH, BEGIN BY RESEARCHING ONLINE THE TRAVELS OF

OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS TO SEE WHAT GRABS YOUR ATTENTION

Above: Make sure you research the best times of year to visit a

location, for instance the desert is not somewhere you want

to be in the summer due to the unbearable heat.

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