5 Best Travel Photography
Destinations in 2024
As the days get longer and lighter, it’s time to get outside and start exploring the world again. With the price of flights constantly increasing, many people are opting to lighten the load and travel hand-luggage only.
As photographers this means scaling down the equipment you bring on your next trip. Smaller CSC cameras and lightweight, compact tripods that are easy to fold down and stuff into a backpack are the ideal travel companions for anyone looking to uplift their content game on-the-go. To create your best travel content, you need lightweight equipment that you can rely on.
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If you’re still in search of inspiration for your next trip, here are our top suggestions to add to your travel bucket list.
Singapore
Known as one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, Singapore should be at the top of any architectural photographer’s list. With modern skyscrapers, the famous Super Trees in the Gardens by The Bay, and a passion for championing unique architecture, Singapore is a playground for anyone who loves to capture the diversity and design of a modern city.
Capture Singapore’s modern architectural marvels with different angles and a unique perspective. Head to a rooftop bar for a wide-angle view of the iconic skyline or capture the fascinating textures and shapes of the buildings with alternative angles and closeup shots.
You’ll need a tripod that’s as well designed as Singapore to capture the best architectural photos. The Manfrotto Befree Advanced collection features a centre ball head with three independent ergonomic controls, making it ideal to capture all the city’s shades from any angle. kit is the best travel tripod for passionate photographers that want maximum performance on-the-go.
France
Paris is known for its beautiful architecture, streets steeped in history and iconic landmarks but with the capital hosting the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris is about to look very different. This year presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to immerse yourself in the excitement of the historic event. It’s also the perfect time to learn a new kind of photography.
Tilt shift photography is the magical art of making everyday objects look like a scale model, and it’s guaranteed to offer a unique perspective on the Olympics. This mind-blowing photography technique is achieved with a tilt shift lens, carefully chosen subjects, a tripod and shooting from above.
kit is the ideal companion to capture the best of the Olympics key moments. The impressive design offers full movement control - the mechanism allows you to tilt the column to 90º, while the ball head allows for precise adjustments to ensure you get the perfect angle every time.
Norway
Norway is famous for being home to some of the most incredible natural landscapes. With the sun reaching the peak of its activity cycle this year, you’re more likely than ever to experience the beauty of the Northern Lights.
Long exposures are ideal for capturing the Aurora’s awe-inspiring movements across the night sky, filling the frame with vibrant hues of blues and greens. The slower shutter speed will allow you to capture the starlight too, filling every patch of the night sky.
The will be your secret weapon for capturing the spectacle of the Northern Lights. The ergonomic design not only offers quick and easy set up, but also ensures maximum stability on every type of terrain – a must have when hoping to capture the Aurora dancing across the night sky.
Japan
Cherry blossom season in Japan is a must for any photographer; there’s no experience quite like walking down streets lined with pastel pink trees and smelling their light floral scent.
Japan is one of the best countries for landscape photography lovers with a mixture of forests, mountains, and urban landscapes to fill your SD card. Cherry blossom season kicks this up a notch with pink hues everywhere you turn, and with such a short season you’ll be guaranteed one-of-a-kind images.
The early bird catches the worm (or the best photos). Thousands of tourists flock to Japan for a glimpse of the pink petals, so you’ll need to wake up early to enjoy uninterrupted views!
is an essential addition to your travel kit if you want to capture the beauty of the Japanese scenery. Quick to set up, highly adjustable, and kitted out with the 496 Centre Ball Head that allows smooth and precise camera movement, the Manfrotto Befree GT is perfectly suited to every scenario.
Morocco
Morocco is becoming a hugely popular destination for tourists; the culture, the chaotic streets and the sunshine are a huge draw.
The all-blue hues of Chefchaouen makes you feel as in magical world. Further north you’ll find Tangier - the gateway to Europe and home to a striking blend of European and African architecture. In Marrakech, you will find bustling markets and miles of souks to get lost in.
With a mixture of tranquillity and chaos, Morocco is the ultimate country for passionate videographers to create unique travel content – and you will need a tripod you can count on to make sure your footage is perfectly framed. Developed for both photo and video, the
Conclusion
Whatever your style of travel and creative passions, having the right equipment will enable you to focus on capturing the best images and videos of your adventure. The Manfrotto Befree range offers durability and reliability like no other. Easy to set up, compact for travelling, highly adjustable and packed to the rafters with innovative technology, Manfrotto Befree tripods can handle every challenge you throw at them. It’s the unexpected experiences that make travel memories, and you can be confident that your Manfrotto Befree Tripod will enable you to capture it.
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