![]() Half Dome and El Capitan, two of the most famous granite cliff formations in the park, have inspired great artists such as Ansel Adams, who helped make them famous with his photography. Over millions of years, the granite rock formed by volcanic heat and pressure has been carved away previously by massive glaciers within the valley, resulting in magnificent rounded valleys and granite cliffs. John Muir, the famous writer-explorer, was the first to observe the valley and postulate its formation was the result of glaciation. The Ahwahnee Hotel, built in 1927, captivates visitors with its own architectural grandeur nestled within Yosemite Valley. The valley is generally open year-round to people who wish to hike, camp or climb in Yosemite while absorbing its natural beauty. Tucked into the mountains, away from most cities and towns, this place is an obvious bucket list choice for outdoor photographers from around the world. Yosemite holds a special place in the hearts of many explorers, past and present, who have made the trek to California and have visited this wondrous national park. Yosemite National Park, California, USA | Image by Mark Kennedy But recently, larger sections of the reef are beginning to lose life and slowly die out (a process scientists call ‘bleaching’), so this is one of those places you’ll want to see and record before it’s too late. By the numbers, it contains 600 different types of hard and soft corals, 1625 types of fish, 100 different species of jellyfish, 133 varieties of sharks and rays, and around 30 species of whales and dolphins swim through its waters.Īs the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef remains a place where visitors and photographers flock to see it in all its glory. ![]() You’ll still find breathtaking beauty in this fragile ecosystem that has allowed marine life to flourish there for many hundreds of years. The reef is one of the world’s largest living structures currently, it covers a span of around 2,200 km (1,400 miles) and is visible from space, but this is rapidly decreasing as it becomes threatened by acidification of the oceans as a result of climate change. The Great Barrier Reef is on many photographer’s bucket lists for a number of reasons. Enjoying and fulling experiencing the place or adventure sometimes requires acceptance and willingness to be humbled in the face of the new and extraordinary. You can even voice your disagreement, but always do so in a respectful manner, and prepare to go along anyway. You may not agree with certain customs or traditional views within a culture. But in places where you think it might even be okay, it’s still your respectful duty to ask when you can. This not only helps ensure a harmonious trip, it’s just a nice thing to do.įor photographers, in particular, you probably already know that taking photos of people is taboo in some cases. Being respectful means not only making your impact as small as possible but being aware of the culture. It’s our responsibility as photographers, and as humans, to treat these places and their inhabitants (man as well as animal) with respect. But overcrowding and disrespectful tourists are definitely issues in many places that aren’t equipped for the fascinated crowds they draw. These places are so popular because of their incredible nature. With any natural wonder of the world, you’re bound to see crowds. Events like this are happening more and more as tourism booms around the world and people from different cultures mix and sometimes clash. Of the tourist who scratched “XYZ was here” on the back of an Easter Island statue. There are stories like the one of the man who was arrested in Myanmar after pulling the plug of the amplifier that was broadcasting a prominent monk’s sermon because it was disturbing his sleep. When traveling, it’s important to be considerate of the place, culture, and people around the area you’re visiting. However, the Earth is changing, more people are traveling, and some of these places won’t be around forever. It’s extraordinary landscapes are breathtaking and worth viewing for yourself. Without question, the world is a fabulous and incredible place. So we’ve made a list of 20 of the most fantastic places to visit in the world and capture with your lens.īut first, I wanted to write a quick PSA about tourism and traveling to incredible places. ![]() 20 Creative Ideas For The Ultimate Photography Bucket Listĭiscover Ideas For Your Photography Bucket List With These 20 Must-See Destinations Around The WorldĪs photographers, there are too many places to see and not enough time to see them all! Some of these places are so extraordinary they’re worth a visit in your lifetime. ![]()
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