Monthly Archives: July 2017

Navigating Souks: From the Medinas of Morocco to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

Navigating Souks: From the Medinas of Morocco to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar July 18, 2017 The marketplace is the heart of any city. Here all types of sights, smells and sounds converge into a bustling energy that’s contagious to whomever passes. It’s hard to not become overwhelmed by the variety of handiworks that pack the stalls, especially when the flow of the crowd urges you through the corridors like a salmon upstream. From the quiet of dawn, the souks transform into […]

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Bright Lights, Big City: Shooting at Night With the NX300

Night shooting can be a thrilling and adventurous pastime for photographers of all abilities. There’s something about shooting at night that makes you feel like the city is your playground. I did some night shooting in Los Angeles before, so I was excited to take my NX300 for a spin in Madrid after I bought a new tripod. A tripod, slow shutter speed, and patience are all necessary when venturing out into the darkness. By slowing down your shutter speed […]

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