Discover some of the most stunning French Landscapes and natural wonders. Be prepared to add to your bucket list with this great list!
TIRANA, January 22Albania is home to therapeutic landscapes where thermal baths and hot springs, known as llixha, meet with nature, history, and architecture.
Let me share with you my list of unique things to do in Asturias. Famous for its stunning natural landscapes and charming fishing villages, Asturias has
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golden hour at Bedruthan Steps. Cornwall
The unique diversity of landscapes in Spain is formed by countless natural wonders that you absolutely need to see with your own eyes. Pink and green lakes,
There are many popular vacation spots to visit in Mexico. Every year millions of tourists travel to the beaches of Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas. What if I told you, Mexico has a lot more to offer than that. In this post I will show you 3 of the most enchanting hidden places
The best-laid plans o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley’. This is certainly true for even the most well planned trips in Scotland.
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Step off the beaten path and explore the hidden gems of Hungary from stunning mountain pools and natural landscapes to secret spaces in Budapest.
A visit to the medieval hilltop town of Monsaraz in Alentejo, Portugal is incredible. Stroll through the tiny white-washed lanes to the 13th-century castle.
Portugal is a vast country made up of diverse landscapes. Its scenery is one of the many reasons we fell in love so quickly and why we've already been back twice since our initial visit. Due to its location on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal has a seemingly endless coastline. This coastal country also boasts several island chains that are definitely worth a visit, including the Berlengas Islands, and the Azores , which we visited on a return trip! Just a short 20-minute drive from where we were staying in Obidos is the town of Peniche, and just a 7-mile boat
Scotland is more than just kilts and haggises – as a country with a rich and ancient history and striking natural landscapes, it is a great destination for photographically-inclined travelers. Scottish landscapes are fairly diverse, with mountains, bogs, countless coastal islands, sea-side cliffs, and the occasional forest. Sweeping, epic vistas seem to be a common sight, judging by these photos.
Our love for Barcelona and Madrid is no secret, but we’d be lying if we said it’s not worth booking a train (or renting a car) bound for Spain’s smaller towns, where incredible food, old-world architecture, and family-run businesses tied to the land and the sea have defined local life for generations. From Lastres to Cadaques, our 10 favorite villages in Spain have charm to spare.
Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, rivals Lisbon in its more quaint atmosphere, historic charm, beautiful nature, and artistic cityscapes. Porto is also famous for its easy access to beautiful national parks, thousand-year-old vineyards, friendly laid back
Are you struggling to find the best day trips from Brussels? Well don't worry, I have lived in Belgium all my life and know exactly where you should go!
Hills, cliffs, heath and moor landscapes. The roaring North Sea and now also moose! Jutland just has more beautiful nature than any other region in Denmark. Away we went on a road trip around the Limfjord visiting some of the many beautiful nature and National Parks I have been dying to see for way too long.
Road trip time! Come along for a scenic drive around New Zealand's most beautiful highways.
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Northern Ireland is one incredible place to explore whilst seeing the best places in Ireland and the UK. With all its valleys, rugged coastlines, - 15 Best Places In Northern Ireland To Visit - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Pastel palaces, moorish castles and lavish estates with secret tunnels waterfalls are just some of the highlights of a Lisbon to Sintra day trip.
Discover the best cenotes on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula- including Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, Valladolid, and Merida.
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The first I'd heard of Sintra was just before the summer holidays at Cambridge University. This was when a group of us were heading out to Lisbon for a - 8 Reasons To Visit Sintra, Portugal - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Portugal, Sintra - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Let me share with you my list of unique things to do in Asturias. Famous for its stunning natural landscapes and charming fishing villages, Asturias has
A short ride from Porto by train, a Braga visit is one of the best day trips from Porto. Find things to do, restaurants, hotels, on this Braga food tour.
Pastel palaces, moorish castles and lavish estates with secret tunnels waterfalls are just some of the highlights of a Lisbon to Sintra day trip.
Want to learn how this image was created? View the Before and After Comparison of this photo or read my HDR Tutorial Bored? Drop me a line on Facebook or Twitter. --- Join me on Facebook The good news is, I recently created the Blame The Monkey Facebook Fan Page. The bad news is, I only have 19 friends... Maybe it’s my deodorant or the fact that I fling a heathy portion of poo now and again. I can’t say for certain. So, join me on Facebook, and Monkey around a bit. -- I promise I’ll change deodorant brands. --- well worth the work Though panoramic images can produce very interesting perspectives and angles, they also can be extremely labor intensive, especially when you throw HDR into the mix. In an attempt to speed up the process, here’s a solid attack strategy that always works for me: - Remember that, with HDR Panoramas, you should have multiple shots, each containing multiple exposure brackets. I like to organize them into folders. For example, this (vertical) pano is composed of 7 HDR Images. Each HDR Image is made up of 7 exposure brackets. So, that gives me 7 folders, each containing 7 images. For a good introduction, visit the HDR Panorama Tutorial. - First, align all the exposure brackets to prepare them for Photomatix. This pano was shot entirely handheld so it’s important to make sure everything lines up perfectly before we convert it into an HDR. I use photoshop to do it since it’s much better at image alignment than photomatix. Photoshop also allows you to view and tweak the result. Photomatix does not. Read my Handheld HDR Tutorial for more information. - Next, create the HDR images. You can do each one by hand or you can use the Batch feature in Photomatix. Either way, the important thing here is consistency. You want the same settings in Photomatix for each image (I find it easiest to create & apply a custom preset). So, keep it simple and make sure it’s consistent for all the images. This helps prevent color & contrast shifts in the Panorama. - Now that you have all of the HDR Images ready, it’s time to create the Panorama. Photoshop can automatically generate panoramic images. It’s as simple as selecting, File / Automate / Photomerge & It sometimes does a good job. However, If you want more power & flexibility over your panos, try Autopano Giga. Just be warned, once you use it, you’ll be hooked. - Now that your Panorama has been created, It’s now just like any other photo (except it’s freaking huge). Now you can use Photoshop to add (or remove) more color, texture, and contrast. Consume liberal portions of caffeine as necessary. - Lastly, don’t forget to post it online and send me the link ;) --- Technical Mumbo Jumbo: - Nikon D700 - Nikkor 14-24 f/2.8@ 14mm f/8 Iso: 100 - 7 X 7 (handheld) Exposure Brackets (-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3) - HDR Photography Processing & Tone Mapping using Photomatix Pro - Panorama Stitched using Autopano Giga - Post Processing & Color Correction in Photoshop - Enhanced detail with Nik Software Sharpener Pro - Found Dr. Seuss Land? --- Don't forget to view the HDR Before and After Comparison and follow My Daily HDR Photo Blog For HDR tips, tutorials, and to view HDR Photography before and afters, visit: www.blamethemonkey.com * All comments are welcome & Monkey Business is strongly encouraged. Thanks for viewing!
Best known for its cliffs, including a famous natural arch. These cliffs and the associated resort beach attracted artists including Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. Two of the three famous arches seen from the town are the Porte d'Aval, and the Porte d'Amont. The Manneporte is the third which cannot be seen from the town. There are some walkways up from where you have nice view from above, but leaning over the edge to capture the full size of depth is almost a must, just as using a wide angle to get the whole view. Enjoy... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Details; Camera; Canon EOS 1Ds mkIII Lens; Canon 16-35m/m 2.8L USM Exposure; 1/20 sec Aperture; f22 Filter; polariser ISO; 200 RAW Tripod; none -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image is under Copyright by Henk Meijer. Contact me by email if you want to buy or use my photographs.
We investigate the picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, and discover plenty to rave about
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The deep blue and emerald green waters that bathe the Algarve coast contrast with the oranges of its cliffs, adorned by towering arches and grottos carved by erosion. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful coastlines on the planet, and we must preserve it at all costs. Have a nice Tuesday!
Do you ever get the urge to run away with the love of your life somewhere far from everything? Being together in a small unfamiliar and romantic place, to explore the beautiful streets of the city and have dinner beside some river flow reflecting the city lights... Will the term…
Explore deep the culture and traditions and check out some of these underrated countries in Europe to inspire your next travels!
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Are you looking for the most beautiful places to visit in Germany? In this blog post I cover all of my favourite spots that I personally visited over the past years. I always love discovering more unique places and hidden gems and well Germany has some real stunners!
[PORTUGAL] - In this world, there are places and experiences that will move you, surprise you, delight you or intrigue you ... and sometimes it will be all this at once!
Let me share with you top Northern Spain beaches to awaken your wanderlust. The North of Spain is known for its dramatic rugged costline.
Things to do in Vung Tau, including the best Vung Tau tourist spots, where to eat, Vung Tau beaches and the best time to visit.
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If you fancy a gorgeous getaway to Cornwall here's our list of 14 incredible places you have to see
