Do Your Research

One of the best things you can do to guarantee that you will find the perfect place to photograph is to do research before heading out on your trip. You are choosing a location for a reason, right? Maybe it’s a national park with certain attractions or a tropical island with secluded and gorgeous beaches. Whatever your destination, there are several things you can do ahead of time to give yourself a better chance of finding the perfect place to bring your camera.

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Canon 5D mark III, 100 mm macro lens, 1/180 sec at f/6.7, ISO 2500

Maps and Photos

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