Taking Better Travel Photos

Above, one of the moats of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Huffington Post-Canada's Travel section has a good article on travel photography.

I have been a "shutterbug" since age 8 (my first camera was an Imperial Lark and I still have it) and have taken snapshots during vacations since then.  I have taken photography classes in high school and in college.  I even have my own black & white developing equipment (enlarger, etc.).

The article begins with:

Travel photography can offer some of the most inspirational, exciting, and candid shots from the places you visit and the people you meet. If you are like me, one of the largest challenges when travelling is what to take with you. How much can you carry around? How do you protect your gear from theft? 

And, the article has "final words" of:

Good travel photography isn't about technical perfection. It's about evoking a feeling and sense of place. It's about showing human connection through snapshots of their everyday lives. It's about photos that consciously tell a story while being sensitive and respectful of the stories they share. 

In-between, the article discusses various tips on composition, best times of the day for photos, packing gear, fresh angles on tourist spots and other topics.  The article is quite useful to photo hobbyists.

To read the article, go here.