8 Most Exotic Places For Travel Photographers

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If you are a travel photographer, consider visiting these eight exotic places as they will offer you outstanding scenes for your photography.

Oahu in Hawaii

Oahu is photogenic due to its volcanic beaches, outstanding waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, and exotic foliage. You also get to capture watersports and the rich culture. For astral photography, visit the Haleakala National Park.

Havana in Cuba

Cuba’s Havana features numerous classic cars from the 1950s and beautiful buildings having crumbling facades. Visit the Parque Central to capture views of locals and tourists enjoying the sunshine. The El Malecon seafront also allows you to take pictures of Cubans out and about to socialize and enjoy music in the city’s glow of the sunset.

Jordan Trail

If you are an adventurous travel photographer, try the 400 mile Jordan trail that is an ancient trade route. On its eight sections, you will have the chance to capture various cityscapes. It has some history and numerous photogenic sites.

For any travel photographer, these eight locations are exotic and offer amazing photogenic sites for your collection. Whether it’s the temples in Tokyo or beaches in Thailand, you will have an outstanding collection of pictures.

Tokyo in Japan

Many travel photographers love the bustle and bright lights of Tokyo. The city offers a unique blend of modern-living, culture, and heritage. You will get to capture the Fushimi Inari Shrine’s winding pathways, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and the amazing cherry blossoms. For photographs of authentic geisha and maiko, wandering between tea houses or ochaya, visit the Gion or Pontocho districts. Some of the best temples to visit should be Nanzen-Ji and the Kinkaku-Ji temples.

London in England

In London, you get to access a diverse collection of cultures, building, and people. The city has impressive scenes for you to capture including Brixton’s edgy corners, Notting Hill’s bright terraces, and Kensington’s glossy clean streets. Even at Zone 1, you get to see world-popular landmarks, individuals from all walks of life, and iconic imagery such as telephone boxes and black cabs. To get the best views, you can take pictures from excellent vantage points like the Emirates Air Line Cable Car, the London Eye, and the Shard.

Rome in Italy

Rome has some of the most beautiful buildings in the world. You will find it hard to stroll down a street without taking any pictures. You will get the chance to capture bambino clasping a cone of gelato and ancient monuments such as Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. In Rome, the light’s quality during late afternoon and daybreak casts a warm gloss across the entire city.

Koh Samui Beaches in Thailand

The various beaches in Samui Island are one of the best beaches in the world, and they make a perfect destination for travel photography. Chaweng Beach is ideal for capturing the soft white sand stretch while the nearby Lamai beach is suitable for capturing the turquoise sea’s clarity. When at Maenam beach, you will be able to take amazing pictures of Koh Phangan island close by. Silver beach is an even better site with great views of the ocean and tiny islands on the horizon.

Banff in Canada

Banff in Canada offers you a chance to capture serene lakes, incredible wildlife, stunning mountains, and views of beautiful weather effects and Northern Lights. Banff National park has vantage points and trails for travel photographers to use. The landscapes at the park will inspire you to take pictures of amazing sunsets over snow-capped mountains and summer’s crystalline waters.