Studies in Travel Photography: “What Makes A Place Special?”

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“What makes a place special?” Ryan Libre questions in this podcast. “I think if you can find a good answer that question, a good photograph is sure to follow.”

Click on the Play button to listen along and learn more, including cropping, slow shutter speeds, and patience.

 
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Ryan Libre

Matador's expert on Hokkaido and photography, Ryan Libre is a photojournalist based in Japan and Thailand. Please visit his homepage www.ryanlibre.com and join him for a photo workshop.

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