Long before I bought myself a camera, I was a travel junkie. And, when I started photography, I suddenly realized that my camera would be the vehicle to explore incredible locations and take beautiful photos as I traveled the world.
In the past four years, I have traveled to several countries, and although I am far from seeing the whole world, these places I travel to are worth visiting once for every photographer.
1
El Chalten, Argentina
Lakes, rivers, mountains, glaciers and much more. El Chalten has plenty of trails to explore and adventurous, making it the national capital for hiking. This place is a paradise for every landscape photographer, and photographers from all over the world visit this place over and over again.
Shooting time: Autumn
2
Valensole, France
Near the small village of Valensole in the south of France, there are dozens of lavender fields. As far as your eyes can see, there are purple fields and sometimes sunflower fields in every direction along the road. The place is a feast for the eyes and a great place for photography.
Shooting time: early July summer
3
Milford Sound, New Zealand
New Zealand is probably one of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to, and Milford Sound is one of its most popular destinations. This beautiful fjord is located on the South Island and has been called "the eighth wonder of the world" by Rudyard Kipling.
Shooting time: End of March at low tide
4
Xingping, China
China has some of the world's most spectacular wonders, and while it's often underestimated, it's definitely a must-see country. Such a huge, continuous mountain peak, magnificent and majestic, Xingping karst mountain range is definitely worth a visit.
Shooting time: early November autumn
5
Taranaki, New Zealand
I've always loved the reflection of the mountains and this place in the Taranaki area is definitely one of my favorite spots. Being able to see this shy mountain is quite a challenge due to the frequent clouds, but when you see it, you'll find it worth the wait.
Shooting time: summer
You will need at least a full day to reach this small pond as it takes up to 5 hours to walk to get there, and the mountains may be covered by clouds, or the wind may affect the reflections. Taranaki was probably shot at a 45-degree angle from the Surf Highway where the Cape Egmont lighthouse is located, which is also a good option.
6
The Dolomites, Italy
When it comes to mountains, the Dolomites are among the most beautiful. Autumn is the magical time of year to visit this part of Italy; It is not too cold and the village is surrounded by beautiful yellows, oranges and reds.
Shooting time: early November autumn
Be sure to stop at Tre Cime di Lavaredo when visiting the area, one of the places that makes the Dolomites so famous.
7
Antelope Canyon, USA
It's incredible how powerful nature is and can create all the incredible. Located in Arizona, Antelope Canyon is one of the most spectacular canyons in the world. The colors and shapes of this place are incredible, and it offers many photo opportunities.
Shooting time: early June summer
8
Wharariki Beach, New Zealand
Hidden behind the green hills inhabited by sheep is Wharariki Beach. Opportunities abound to take great photos, and the surrounding sand dunes make it even more beautiful.
Shooting time: Mid-April at low tide
9
Cinque Terre, Italy
Cinque Terre means "five pieces of land" in Italian. In fact, there are five villages in this area: Riomaggiore, Manarola (below), Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, all of which are perfect. This is one of the most fantastic and photogenic areas in Italy, but it is also very crowded. It is best to make sure to visit it during the low season and avoid the summer months (June to September).
Shooting time: early December winter
If you want to escape the crowds, there are other lesser-known hamlets near Cinque Terre. Tellaro is one of them.
Shooting time: Autumn
10
Mount Cook, New Zealand
Mount Cook is New Zealand's tallest mountain and the perfect place for landscape photographers. The whole drive to get there is absolutely beautiful, especially when you arrive and follow the trail, there are many more wonders waiting for you!
Shooting time: Autumn
11
White pockets in Arizona, USA
Page, Arizona is the perfect base for visiting the world-famous Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. However, when visiting the area, there is another lesser-known place worth visiting. The white pocket looks like an alien planet, it has multi-colored stripes of zigzag white, yellow, red, orange, and pink; and pockmarks fill the surface of the water, and sometimes the bright starry sky is also projected on the surface of the water.
Filming time: end of May
12
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the pictures don't really fully show its majesty. There are many parts you can choose from to shoot. The Jinshan Ridge section (pictured below) is the best one. Don't miss the sunrise at the top of the wall; It was a time to look forward to and a life-changing experience.
Shooting time: Mid-September Summer ends
13
Old man of Storr, Scotland
In the Isle of Skye, Scotland is one of the most beautiful places for photographers, mainly because of its exceptionally high concentration of different landscapes. One of them is Storr, a tall rocky summit that can be seen for miles or so. The view from the top was fantastic.
Shooting time: mid-October autumn
On the way to the Isle of Skye, it's worth stopping at the Glenfinnan Viaduct, where you can get the chance to photograph steam trains.
Shooting time: late October autumn
14
Galdar, Faroe Islands
On the edge of a towering cliff overlooking the sea, the small village of Gasadalur can be seen. Of all the waterfalls I photographed, this one is definitely one of the most stunning. The place is breathtaking and very photogenic.
Shooting time: early August summer
15
Tuscany, Italy
The Italian region of Tuscany is known for its lush green hills, and Val d'Orcia is the best place to enjoy the idyllic scenery. If you want more reasons to go there, it's that when you're hungry after the shoot, you can get delicious food and wine.
Shooting time: Spring
16
Wanaka, New Zealand
This lonely tree rises from the crystal clear waters of Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, creating a very surreal view.
Shooting time: Autumn
17
Torres del Paine, Chile
No other mountain range can be confused with Chile's majestic Torres del Paine. These mountains have very special shapes and colors that make them the perfect subject for photos. The entire national park is incredible and very diverse.
Shooting time: Autumn
There are many beautiful corners within Torres del Paine National Park to photograph. If you have plenty of time for hiking, you might want to check out Las Torres and Grey Glacier for two great photo locations.
Shooting time: end of March spring
Photo: Marco Grassi