July is one of the main vacation months for Europeans. But as heatwaves sweep across much of the continent, many travelers find it hard to choose a destination. Soaring temperatures often dictate how much we’re willing to explore with a camera. Instead of taking pictures, we end up cooling off in the shade of a palm tree with an ice-cold beer. Where can you go if beach photos aren’t your thing? The answer is simple. Pack light and head for the mountains. July is one of the best times to visit them. The higher and farther north you go, the better.

April is a great month to visit Central Europe and the Czech Republic. Spring brings rich, vibrant colors to the Czech landscape, the days grow longer, and the sun shows up more often. Czechia is a fantastic travel destination, and I recommend April to anyone who wants to explore it without the crowds. There are plenty of beautiful places to visit and travelers used to other destinations can still find something new and exciting here. 

This Slovenian lake is so famous that people from all over the world come to visit and photograph it. I couldn’t resist. I had to get my own shots of Lake Bled. With an early wake-up call before the crack of dawn, I managed to get the classic views, but there’s one photo I like even more. It was part luck, part determination. Read on to see how it all came together.  

For most people, camera lens filters are a round piece of glass that screw onto the front of the lens. But what if your lens is too long or wide, or you need to move the filter while shooting? There are several different options for these cases—ranging from relatively standard filters to highly specialized ones designed for specific lenses.

Alpine lakes are magical. They are surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes and have crystal-clear surfaces that reflect the landscape or the sky. I am drawn to water and one of my many trips led me to a pair of lakes in Giglachsee, where I had to research my surroundings before doing any photography.

It’s usually not possible to shoot waterfalls from behind, but when an opportunity presents itself, but it’s taking advantage of an opportunity if it presents itself. Even if it means waiting for the right moment. This is the story of how exactly this type of photo came to be.

Welcome to my office. It may be a bit cramped, drafty, and there’s no Wi-Fi. Come and learn how those seemingly simple aerial images of landscapes, different objects, and even planes in flight come to be. We’re ready for takeoff—Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

You have probably been somewhere and thought to yourself, “Wow, this is a true photographer’s paradise.” On the island of Madeira, this phrase takes on an entirely new meaning. The main reason is the island’s incredible diversity which is concentrated in a very small area. Imagine going from a tropical city at sea level to a mountain that’s over 1800m above sea level in an hour’s drive. If your goal is to try as many photographic scenarios as possible, then this is the place.

The story of how this photograph came to be takes us to the foot of some of the tallest mountains in Austria, to the small village of Heiligenblut. As usual, some planning and preparation was needed. Still, my planning was not enough, and I had to make up for some imperfections with editing in post-production.

Short day hikes certainly have their charm. You have more freedom when planning and only need to carry the essentials. On the other hand, you’re usually hiking in the blaring midday sun and missing out on some of the most beautiful parts of the day. It’s a different story when you head into the mountains for days, weeks, or even months. All of sudden, you’re waking up to beautiful light, everything is constantly changing, and you’re rewarded with epic sunsets at the end of the day.