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6 years 10 months ago #528011 by Richard Taylor
In 3 weeks I'll be in Brazil for the first time.  Excited!  

More out of curiosity (and preparation), I'd be interested to learn how you prepare for trips you know will be heavy with photo opportunities.

How much research are you doing ahead of time on the vantage points you want to hit up?

Most of the time, I'd be a leave it to chance and talking with the locals.  However just thinking more about this trip.  

Feel free to leave any tips on what you do to prep for a trip.   
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6 years 10 months ago #528032 by John Landolfi
I always try to learn as much as I can about the locations I plan to visit, something about their history, topography, available transportation, places of interest, must-see spots. In Europe, the Michelin Green guides are very valuable. There are similar resources for the US. I wouldn't rely on chatting up locals, although I would certainly ask for information when there. And in this moment, I would be concerned with any  TSA recently tightened regulations that might affect what can be carried on, especially on the way back. It would be a disaster to be told at the Rome airport that my camera bag had to be checked...
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6 years 10 months ago #528042 by effron
I agree with John, especially the point on chatting up locals, maybe NOT a good idea. Pack light, not just what you can carry, but easily carry. Also, make a list of places you'd like to see/photograph and have about five back-up plans and include a couple that can be achieved, enjoyed in any weather....

Tenha uma viagem segura e divertida
Why so serious?
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6 years 10 months ago #528109 by Rob Conley
Jump on Google images and street view
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6 years 10 months ago #528117 by Joves
:rofl:
Plans we don't need no stinkin plans. You all are too prepared. I have always been a wing it kind of guy. Makes life more interesting to me, and for some reason shots seem to magically come up.
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6 years 10 months ago #528127 by Ian Stone

Rob Conley wrote: Jump on Google images and street view


:agree:  
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6 years 10 months ago #528139 by CanonKid
Google street view is great for finding cool vantage points
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6 years 10 months ago #528145 by Richard Taylor
Well thank you all. Good tips on all accounts.  I wouldn't say I'm a plan every minute sort of person.  I do however want to make sure I'm able to see as many good photo vantage points. 
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6 years 10 months ago #528170 by effron
Flickr used to be a good source for pre planning travel photo sites, not too sure since yahoo bought and ruined it though....worth a look.
Why so serious?
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6 years 10 months ago #528171 by effron
Another interesting read......
www.outdoorphotographyguide.com/article/...trip-europe-edition/
Why so serious?
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6 years 10 months ago #528178 by Vahrenkamp
I'll generally make a list of the spots I'll want to hit up ahead of time.  I don't block of time, or anything like that.  

Google does work great for this.  Not to mention running those spots against Google's Image section helps you find ideas.  
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6 years 10 months ago #528247 by ThatNikonGuy
Travel guides and Google
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6 years 10 months ago #528280 by KCook
If a budget guide service is available, I will spend a half day on Day One with them, just to get the lay of the land.

Otherwise I struggle with Google Earth.

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6 years 10 months ago #528296 by Roy Wilson
Google Earth is a great source for direction when traveling and looking for good spots to photograph ahead of time.
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6 years 10 months ago #528346 by Prago
Most trips I just have a list of top areas I want to hit up, however I don't research each and schedule time ahead of time.  
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