The Travel and Foreign Lands Archives

	Apogee Photo Magazine

Articles by Robert Hitchman

Plan a Fall or Winter Photography Trip... It's not too early! 

The Slot Canyons of the SW

Some tips on how to find and photograph the slot canyons.

Searching for Slot Canyons,
A Slot Canyon Gallery

Where to Find Spring Wildflowers

Some ideas for your next wildflower expedition

"Yosemite After the Floods"

Robert Hitchman reports on the damage to one of the nation's most popular parks.

The Great Gallery of Horseshoe Canyon

by Robert Hitchman
Hitchman takes us to Canyon lands National Park in the U.S. Southwest.

Bob Hitchman's Weekly Tips: The entire list

The Alabama Hills

Visit the Alabama Hill with Bob Hitchman. (They're not in Alabama)

The Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument

Bob Hitchman returns from a trip to Escalante, Utah.

Autumn Color Update 

Robert Hitchman tells us where the fall colors can still be found and gives us some inspirational pictures to give us ideas.

 

Articles by Michael Goldstein

London, Once Over Lightly

Mike Goldstein takes us on a brief photographic tour of London.

Halifax by the Sea

Michael Goldstein travels to Halifax, Nova Scotia

Losing Yourself in Venice

Michael Goldstein takes us on a photo tour of Venice.

Food and Photography along the Coast of Maine

Photographer and writer, Mike Goldstein, takes us sailing and eating in Maine.

City Assignment

"National Geographic calling. Can you...? " Mike Goldstein shows us how to make the most of a "city assignment." 

The Best of the Boston Shore

Michael and Allison Goldstein take us on a tour of the Boston shore.

Grab The Eye: Composition Techniques For Your Travel Images

Here are some great practical tips to keep your travel pictures looking great, by Mike and Allison Goldstein 

"How To Carry It Off (Successful Walking Assignments For the Photographer)"

It takes more than just being in the right place. Mike Goldstein takes us to Bryce Canyon and shows us how to get images for stock use. See how he does it.

Shooting Camps in Southern Utah, Part 1
Southern Utah is host to a number of breathtaking areas, ideal for photography. In this 2 part article, Michael and Allison Goldstein show us some of the highlights and give us some shooting tips. Take a look.

Shooting Camps in Southern Utah, Part 2
Southern Utah is host to a number of breathtaking areas, ideal for photography. In this 2 part article, Michael and Allison Goldstein show us some of the highlights and give us some shooting tips. Take a look. (Part1 ) 

Extraordinary Images From Ordinary Places
Sometimes your "mind set" gets in the way of good photography. Getting into a proper mind set can lead to exceptional images from the most familiar of places. Find out how you can get more out of ordinary places in this article by Mike Goldstein.

 

Nature Photography in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Follow Mike Goldstein as he explores this photographically rich area.

 

Detroit, Michigan: Much "Mo" To Motown 
There's a lot more to see in Detroit than cars. Michael Goldstein takes on a tour in his latest travel article. Join him.

 

Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is not beautiful in the usual sense....not beautiful how?  Find out how!

 

Country in the City
Join travel photojournalist, Mike Goldstein, and learn how to create photography projects within your own hometown. 

 

City of Five Flags
Mike and Allison Goldstein take us on a tour of St. Augustine, Florida - the oldest city in the U.S.   

 

 

Articles by Noella Ballenger

Utah's Colorado Plateau

Noella Ballenger guides us to one of the most fabulous photographic areas in the Southwestern U.S.

Utah's Colorado Plateau, Part 2

Noella Ballenger guides us to one of the most fabulous photographic areas in the Southwestern U.S. 

A Sedona Adventure

Noella Ballenger and Marla Meier travel to Sedona, Arizona.

They Captured My Heart!

Once you decide to photograph controlled animals, how can you create the best images possible? Noella Ballenger takes us to the Triple D Game Farm

 
"Bodie - A Gold Mining Ghost Town"

Travel with Noella Ballenger in this article about Bodie, California

When Opportunity Knocks...
As a photographer, how does one prepare to go to an unfamiliar location? Noella Ballenger has
some ideas.

 

Safety First
Not planning ahead and knowing your limitations can spell disaster for the photographer. Here are some tips to make sure your next trip is safe. Check out this article by  Noella Ballenger.

Photographing Historic New Mexico
Whether planning a weekend or week long trip, New Mexico offers a chance to step back into the history of the Southwest. Check out this article by Andy Long.

"Wild Alaska"
Go with us to Alaska with Andy Long. Check it out.

Full Moon Aurora
Andy Long has just returned from an adventure. In this article he tells us about capturing the Northern Lights on film. Read all about it.

Making the Best of the Bad Weather
Wake up on the first day of your vacations and find that it is raining? Never fear! Here's Andy Long with some tips. 

Oregon Coast
The Oregon coast in the Northwest United States offers the photography many opportunities for getting good images. Andy Long gives us a tour. Check it out. 

Photographing Historic New Mexico
A photographic goldmine, New Mexico offers plenty of missions, ruins, and Pueblo villages around the state. Andy Long tells us how to get the most our of your trip. Check it out.

Pinellas County: A New Hotspot for Florida Bird Photography
Now learn from Andy Long where you can go in Florida to photograph a large variety of bird species.
 

Tales from Around the World Articles

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Marla Meier takes us on our first journey through
"Portraits from the Camera".

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Andrew Gibson takes us to La Fiesta De Casabindo, Argentina: Man Versus Bull.

Tales from Around the World: A Continuous Quest
Marilyn Goerler takes us down by the sea.

Articles by Joan Ubide

Border to Border: Mongolia - Part 1
Wouldn't you love to take a few months or years off to travel?  Go with Joan Ubide on his journey.

Border to Border, Part 2: China
Joan Ubide takes us on a journey through China - the 2nd stop in this series of photographic travelogues.

Border to Border, Part 3: Tibet
Joan Ubide takes us on a photo journey through Tibet - the 3rd stop in this series of photographic travelogues.

Border to Border, Part 4: Nepal
Joan Ubide continues on his photo journey through Nepal - the 4th stop in this series of photographic travelogues.

Border to Border: Part 5 - North India
Joan Ubide continues on his photo journey through India - the 5th stop in this series of photographic travelogues.

Border to Border: Part 6 - South India
Joan Ubide continues on his photo journey through India - the 6th stop in this series of photographic travelogues. 

Border to Border: Part 7 - Iran
This is Joan Ubide's final photographic travelogue after a 360 day journey.  Enjoy his trip through Iran.  We at Apogee hope to join you next year - thank you.

Other Articles

Free Camping, Part 2

More of Bob Grytten's travels along the East Coast

Free Camping!

Getting to your favorite shooting site is half the fun.
By Bob Grytten

Nature Photography in Chile

by Christian McManus and Francisco Bascuñan

A Chilean Gallery

Nature Photographs from Chile

Alaska, The Great Land

by Behram daCosta. DaCosta gives us a glimpse of the United States largest state.

An Alaska Gallery

Some Interior Views of Italian Photography Today

by Gianni Romano. A look at the current generation of Italian Fine Art Photographers.

An Italian Gallery

More work of Italian photographers

Grand Paradise National Park

Michele Vacchiano explores the Alps' wildest park

The Travelogue: Creating a Compelling Travel Story

How do you keep your travelogue slide show from being a sleeper? Brenda Tharp gives us some tips on how to take photos on your next trip and produce a good travelogue.

The Goblins and Dragons of the Pacific Northwest

Photo-essay written and photographed by Paula Laubner Lechten

UBIN : Beauty of the Discarded

From Singapore, Jon Morgan takes us on a journey that shows us beauty can be in the most unlikely places. One just needs to see it.

The Wonders of the Philippine Sea

M. Arlene Rafiq takes us on an underwater journey to the Phillippine Sea. Photos and special effects by Abdulla Rafiq.

Cambodia Now Open for Business

After a generation of instability and bloodshed, Cambodia is now poised to become a tourist destination. Article by Benjamin Kaubisch

Touring Southeast Alaska

How to Get the Most from Your Experience.Text and photographs by Brenda Tharp

Looking at Chrestovozdvizhensky Monastery

Report from Ukraine by Olexiy Logvinov

A Different Place for Winter Image Making

The Sonoran Desert has photographic opportunities unlike an other desert in the world. Lonnie Brock takes us there.

An Insider's View of Poltava in the Ukraine 

Our correspondent from the Ukraine shows us the town of Poltava 

How to Find Good Places to Photograph Nature

by John Gerlach

Ukrainian Pottery

Another report from our Ukrainian correspondent, Olexiy Logvinov, about  culture and the sights in the Ukraine. 

Autumn in Vermont

It's officially that time! Michael Goldstein takes us on a New England tour of fall colors. 

Travel Photography: Film

The first in a series of excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson 

Travel Photography: Composition

The second in a series of excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson 

Travel Photography: Cities

The fifth in a series of excerpts from the book, Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson 

THE GALAPAGOS: A Short Travelogue

Join Gene Garrison and share her recent experience in the Galapagos. 

Journey to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Follow along on a tour of the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas.

Photographer's Guide to the Alabama Hills in the Eastern Sierras

Take a tour of this magnificent area with Carol Leigh.

Digital Thinking in the Dry Tortugas:

Establishing a workflow for your travel photography will help you bring back better pictures from your travels. By Jim Austin

Sanibel Island by Kayak

Float along with Jim Austin as he shares this unique opportunity with us.

A Special Trip with Tawàyama Safaris

Heather McFarland was the winner of our "Reflections" contest which ended in May of this year. The grand prize was a five-day photo tour with Tawàyama Safaris. This is Heather's report

Photographer's Guide to the Alabama Hills in the Eastern Sierras

Take a tour of this magnificent area with Carol Leigh.

No Pictures of the Buddha, Please
Photographing Japan's National Treasures - A photo essay by James Austin. Go see it.

Capturing Architectural Blasts from the Past
Many objects are of the here-today-gone-tomorrow sort, so capturing them on your digital camera
is a form of preservation. Matt Bamberg, author of the book, Digital Art Photography For Dummies.
(Wiley 2005) gives us some tips on how best to preserve these colorful landmarks. Check it out.

PHotoEspaña 2006
If you live outside of Europe you may have never heard of this major international event. Find out now about it.

 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Lesson 32
Tripping into Fall. Willis T Bird describes a recent trip to photograph the Fall colors. Check it out.

 

Photomonth in Krakow.
Planning to be in Europe this month, don't miss PHOTOMONTH IN KRAKOW! Find out more.

 

Just Ask: 3 Questions
That Make Better Travel Photos
Find out what they are from Jim Austin
 

Tales from Around the World
Andrew Gibson takes us on a photo journey to La Fiesta De Casabindo, Argentina: Man Versus Bull.

Tales from Around the World
Come along with Lois Farrow on a photo trek depicted in her poem about "The Charming Creek Walkway" in New Zealand.

Life with Animals:
A Photo Essay of Wild Domestic Animals in Armenia by Osvanna Hovsepyan.

Tales from Around the World
Join Marla Meier in a winter wonderland - delight in "Watching Snowflakes", as they blanket a Colorado mountain landscape.

A Photographer's Guide to the Canadian Rockies
Take a photographic journey with Howe Sim to Banff and Jasper Park in the Canadian Rockies.

Renowned photographer, Lyle Owerko, shares a story of the impoverished, but dignified people of Sauri, Kenya. He reaches out through his black and white still photos in the "Millennium Promise".