Travel photography has featured more than once upon the STA travelbuzz agenda and here it is once again. This time around the inspiring snaps come courtesy of the travelling-taker-of-pictures Paul Dymond.

Paul’s blog, Have Camera Will Travel, is a haven for all with a penchant for either travel or photography, and if you’re into both then seek no further. It’s practically blog shaped nirvana! As a professional photographer Paul is contracted to Lonely Planet Images and a quick scan through his profile reveals what a superb job travel photography can be when you’re at the top of the game:

“I‘ve managed to catch a few Z’s in such places as a sleeping bag on top of a sand dune in the Sahara Desert, to a $1000 a night room on a luxurious private island in far north Queensland. And I’ve managed to make the acquaintance of incredible people ranging from camel herders in the deserts of Mauritania to his Holiness the Dalai Lama in India. And they call this work?”

Realising that his musings on the art of photography are read by many, Paul is keen to get to know his audience. Utilising a popular photo site has set about doing this:

“So I put together a little group on Flickr where everybody can post their own photos, ask questions and just generally get to know who else is in the group.”

It’ll take time to get rolling, but there is no reason not to get involved now, and you can do so here. Get snapping and jump in.

Although this is the latest news on the site there are plenty of other interesting topics to digest. These include a post reminding you to never forget to look over your shoulder when trying to capture that shot that is a little bit different, and a comprehensive ‘links for the weekend’ post that is full of great sites that any photography nut should give some time to for gentle perusal.

by Sam on 4 September 2008
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