Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia
By Rosie GamlenColes Bay is a gem hidden off the east coast of Tasmania. Abounding with stunning beaches and surrounded by a dramatic skyline of granite mountains known as The Hazards, there is no denying that Coles Bay is one of the most beautiful places one could ever hope to visit. Coles Bay is home…
Event Really Gets Off the Ground!
By Wendy KroegerYou quickly realize this is not just a fireworks show…this is an experience! The sheer amount of fireworks detonating simultaneously is hard to comprehend. The ground seems to shake as they launch from the barges in the Ohio River, right in front of you. They echo like cannons down the river and you…
Enjoy the Riches, for Free — Newport’s Famous Cliff Walk
By Bob StarinkNewport, Rhode Island in the USA is the home of the homes — majestic mansions on manicured estates with sea views and more bedrooms than a small hotel. Some date back to the late 1800s and several are now museums open to the public. But instead of looking from the mansions out to…
The Architectural Marvels of Hampi
By Sid Viswakumar, M.S.Hampi (pronounced hump-e), an outstanding historical city, is in Karnataka State, India. It’s also one of the UN World Heritage Sites in this country. It’s no wonder that thousands of foreign tourists throng Hampi every year. If you plan to travel to India, place Hampi in the top spot on your travel…
Sun, Sand, and Dali
By Nancy French ITWPA memberSwaying palm trees, a warm breeze blowing across the water, and a glass of Spanish wine to sip create a pleasant way to take a break during a visit to the new Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. The triangulated Glass Enigma, a highlight in the architecture of the museum,…
Why Don’t My Pictures Look Like This?
Last week, I shared these four photos with my Breakfast Stock Club Premium members… This week, we challenged two of my newest coworkers (who have never studied photography) to recreate these same pictures with their point-and-shoot and entry-level SLR cameras. Here are the results… You’ll notice a common theme in…
How to Sell Editorial Images as Stock
As of last week, online stock agency iStock started accepting editorial submissions… and a few other agencies already do, such as Shutterstock, Bigstock, and Dreamstime. The great thing about selling editorial photos as stock is that you don’t need a model release, and you don’t have to worry about logos and trademarks in your images.…
Interview with Pet Photographer: Carli Davidson
When I asked professional pet photographer, Carli Davidson, what she thinks it takes to be a good pet photographer, she said: “When I work with animals, I am an animal. I know this sounds kinda crazy, but it’s how I get to a point where the animals are willing to let me cram a camera…
January Photo Challenge Winners: New Year, New You
Last week we announced our February Photo Challenge: Food and Wine. You can enter the challenge on our website, here. Scroll down to see last month’s winning photos… Lori Allen Director, Great Escape Publications NEW YEAR, NEW YOU — WINNING ENTRIES By Shelly Perry in Portland, OR Last month’s photo challenge theme was “New Year…
The Cake and The Snake
By Allen Dale OlsonServing a birthday cake embossed with chocolate rattlesnakes and surrounded by dozens of real rattlesnakes may not agree with most people’s idea of a perfect birthday party, but the seven-year-old honoree was delighted. His family had set up the party in the center of one of the exhibit areas in the American…
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