Hobbiest photographers get a lot of shit from other travelers, so this post is my plea to try to subdue the prejudice.
Continue reading “The Plight Of The Traveling Amateur Photographer”
Tag: animal photography
Galapagos Under The Sea
“This little clam here knows how to jam here, under the sea”
– Sebastion in The Little Mermaid
Amazon Junlge – Iquitos, Peru
You may know by know that I am quite enamored with the rainforest. Iquitos, Peru is another launching point to the Amazon. The main reason to visit Iquitos is preparation before a jungle excursion and rest afterwards. Iquitos boasts that it is the world’s largest city inaccessible by car. Continue reading “Amazon Junlge – Iquitos, Peru”
Paracas – Peru’s “Little Galopagos”
Paracas is located on the shores in the Ica provence south of Lima. The bay waters are peaceful and the Humbolt Current runs just a little ways offshore all the way up to the Galapagos Islands in Equador. The current stirs up nutrients attracting wild sea life in great variety. A short boat trip away, Peru’s famous Ballestas Islands, popularly referred to as “The Little Galapagos”, rest along this current. The islands are home to sea lions, penguins, pelicans, sharks, dolphins, whales, turtles and a hundred other bird species. Not to mention, this place is a fisherman’s dream come true. Continue reading “Paracas – Peru’s “Little Galopagos””
Puerto Maldonado and Tambopata, The Jungle of Southern Peru
You thought I was done exploring the Amazon? Think again.
When I initially decided to visit the Southern jungle in Peru, I was a bit confused as to how to go about it. Continue reading “Puerto Maldonado and Tambopata, The Jungle of Southern Peru”
Dogs of South America
One of the most interesting things about traveling is learning things you don’t expect. The first time I travelled overseas (to Italy 5 years ago) I was surprised to come across stray dogs. And then again in Turkey. Each place I visit seems to have a different approach and philosophy about our furry friends. Continue reading “Dogs of South America”