I take a lot of pictures when we travel. A LOT of pictures. Probably approaching an annoying amount of pictures. But when I post them, I try to curate. I choose the top 10-15 photos that represent the day and, edit them. Because no one wants to see 113 un-edited vacation photos. No one.
Someone (I have no idea who) once said, “The best camera is the one you have with you.” The camera I have with me the most is my iPhone, which is absolutely not the best camera, but it is with me 99% of the time. And it does a damn fine job.
We do a massive amount of walking when we travel, and I’ve learned the hard way that carrying my “big” camera (Nikon D-800) is just too much (too heavy, too bulky, too hot, too everything), so it stays at home. Lately, I’ve been doing more and more street photography when we travel. But life happens pretty fast — carrying 10 pounds of camera gear in a backpack, stopping to get it out, and then set it up is an exercise in frustration. By that time I do all that, the shot I wanted is gone. I’m a pretty quick draw (and pretty stealthy) with my iPhone, though.
Other cameras I travel with: my Leica Q3 (fixed lens), and my Sony RX-10 (zoom). Carrying both of them is (again) too everything. So, I make a guess as to which one I will need for the day. And whichever way I guess, I usually need the other one. But I always have my iPhone.
These are my favorite photos (in no particular order) from Guatemala:
Beautiful photos! I especially love my iPhone for videos that no one ever watches, and panoramas. But I do prefer my good camera when I’m not in crowds. Funny – that church looks so much like the church in Cusco! But I could be wrong, cause, old brain.
Hahaha! I’m also suffering from old brain! ;o)
Great pictures and an interesting blog. I know exactly where you’re coming from in relation to carrying kit. I still struggle to leave my Fujifilm cameras behind though. Another thing I do find is that people are much happier with you photographing them using a phone or small camera.
Hi Steve! Agree 100% about people being happier (less aware??) of being photographed when you’re using your phone. I’ve pretended I’m taking selfies more times than I can count! Cheers!
I started with my first digital camera in 2002 and that was Fujifilm. I did some interesting photography in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan. Incredible.
Hi Kirsten, thanks for liking my post about the Afghanistan rebuilt palace. Photography of that place was an amazing experience for me.
Nice pics, vibrant colours, beautiful people and a good spur for me to post my street photography.
Thanks, Akhtar. Appreciate your stopping by and taking the time to comment. Look forward to seeing your street photography. Cheers!
Fantastic photos! Great vibrant colors!I take a lot of photos too and videos. Love to come home and go through them all. Then when I write my blog posts I feel like I am there again!