Grand Escapades
Travel Photography & Travel Experiences of Africa, South America, the Middle-East & Asia
Gilles in the Bazaar of Shiraz, Iran
To answer this question, you should consider your actual needs. A good tripod can be rather heavy and they are not cheap either. To be honest, until about a year ago we used each others shoulder, a bolder or whatever came in handy to keep the camera from shacking during longer exposures. Now things are different and we almost always have one with us while traveling. Continue Reading →
Dasanech People, across the Omo River, near Omorate, Lower Omo Valley, South Ethiopia
Of course we had read about this “Birr for Photos” business that has evolved in the Omo Valley over the last couple of years. But no matter how well prepared you think you are, it is very challenging! Especially since it is never exactly the same, every village has its own rules. The only common denominator is Birr. Continue Reading →
Central American Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii), also called Mono Titi, Punta Burica, Golfo de Chiriqui, Panama
I only stayed one week in Panama, and spent most of that time in the remote “Mono Feliz”, a safe heaven for endangered monkeys near the border to Costa Rica. I also had the opportunity to have a glimpse at Panama City and the Panama Canal. Continue Reading →