Monthly Archives: June 2017

Practicing Your Black and White Photography Skills With the NXmini

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Samsung Camera

When it comes to black and white photography, there’s something about shooting at night that pumps up the dramatics. Not only does the night sky provide a stark black backdrop, but streetlamps act as the perfect lighting to showcase alleyways, as if they were paintings in a museum. In a quiet beach town, the blanket of night gives you the perfect opportunity to snap empty street shots that create a sense of stillness. By playing with the artificial light that […]

Roadtripping Germany: Fairytale Castles and Swabian Villages

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Europe / Germany / Slider

Germany’s breathtaking scenery, rich comfort food, and impressive knack for charming villages, made it a place that truly exceeded my expectations. I was lucky enough to have a friend from Pfullendorf take me on a whirlwind German roadtrip many scenic road-lovers would drool over. Winding down the country roads of the Swabia–the southwestern region of Germany–we wandered from village to village, passing by vast fields of grass, all while taking this opportunity to snap away with my NX300. […]

Segovia: Aqueducts, Mountaintops, and Medieval Charm

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Spain

Only an hour outside of Spain’s bustling capital city of Madrid, you can find yourself reveling in the history of one of the most famous Roman aqueducts in the world in the town of Segovia. Towering over the village’s center, the aqueduct spans over 700 meters and is the best preserved Roman monument in Spain. It’s one of the most enchanting parts of Segovia and is tucked away in a wide expanse of green plains that lead up to […]

The Art of Asian Soup

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Asia / Travel

When I was young I was first introduced to the wonders of Asian cuisine by my mom, who would to take me to a Japanese market on her lunch breaks. There I would explore the various aisles filled with colorful packages and goodies of all shapes and sizes that sparked my curiosity. In the food court I would walk around peeking into each glass display that showcased menu items via plastic culinary imitations, which somehow still seemed to make me […]

The Pacific Northwest: From the Sea to the Sky

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 North America / Samsung Camera

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest, where rain reigns and bustling cities clash among lush landscapes. Road-tripping hot spots like Portland, Seattle and Vancouver are famous for their quirky nightlife and plenty of outdoor opportunities to keep you occupied during the day. Bike around Vancouver’s scenic seaside Stanley Park, climb above the treetops of Capilano Park’s vertigo-inducing suspension bridge, try not to anger gaggles of geese along Seattle’s industrial Gas Works Park, and wade through neck-high water on a waterfall hike […]

Wandering Rooftops With the NX300

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Spain

Rooftops during sunset are a photographer’s treasure trove, and in Madrid there are a slew of rooftop bars, lounges, and lookouts that it’s hard to stack up the best views against each other. Whether you want to sip on a glass of Rioja while turning the pages of your latest Murakami novel, try a tray-full of gourmet goodies cooked-to-order, or have a pre-panorama wander through the latest art exhibit, there is a rooftop waiting for you in Madrid. […]

How to Create Light Drawings with the Samsung NXmini

ByAllie Roqueta June 18, 2017 Samsung Camera

Playing around with long exposure and light is a great way to experiment with a new type of photography if you’re stuck inside on a rainy day or just feeling curious. There are so many things you can do from drawing images, creating abstract shapes, “cloning” your subject, and more. Here are some basic tips for long exposure shots… Into the Dark First things first. You’ll need a tripod and a room or space that is completely dark to get […]

NXMini Seeing in Black and White With The Classic Smart Filter

ByAllie Roqueta June 18, 2017 Samsung Camera

I was once told that you should always shoot in color because it captures the most information in one image. Then, you can always go back and edit your photos in black and white. While I generally agree with this idea, I also think it’s a nice experience to shoot solely in black and white from the point you put your eye to the viewfinder, until you are in post-processing. By doing so, you can start training your eye to […]

Toledo Spain The Perfect Day Trip

ByAllie Roqueta June 18, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Spain

Half an hour outside of the bustling metropolitan of Madrid, lies the city of Toledo, a must-see according to all of the locals in the province. Easily accessible by bus or train, Toledo lies in the Castille-La Mancha region and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just a skip and a hop away from my home in Madrid, I thought the trusty NX20 and myself would take a little day trip and capture some of the history and […]

The Spanish White Towns: Arcos de la Frontera

ByAllie Roqueta June 18, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Spain

Arcos de la Frontera stands as the most popular of Los Pueblos Blancos, or the Spanish White Towns, a group of small villages famous for their acid wash houses and picturesque landscapes. Even though it’s the most touristy, Arcos is still quite small and you can easily find yourself lost alone among the maze-like cobblestone streets that wind inside historic city center. But what better way to spend your afternoon then trying to navigate through small Spanish streets, and […]

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