Wish to know the place to take images in February?
As a brand new collection, I need to doc the perfect locations to {photograph} every month world wide. Whether or not you’re in a position to go to someplace near dwelling, or plan for an journey subsequent yr, let’s discover the place you’ll be able to take images in February and a few of the most stunning locations and occasions taking place in relation to journey images.
February means we’ve obtained the 2 excessive seasons straight up, winter and summer time. As I’m scripting this, it’s 36 levels in Brisbane, Australia, I’m melting and the thought of some frosty mornings and snowy forest hikes with my digicam sounds superbly chilly.
Let’s get into the primary version of The Photographer’s Forecast…yippee! By the way in which, when you have any suggestions or tips about what to incorporate subsequent month, simply depart a remark and let me know 🙂
#1 The Arctic Circle – Winter Landscapes + Lights
Polar Evening has formally led to a lot of the Arctic areas (nonetheless going on the North Pole), with the solar beginning to slowly reappear and reveal these attractive pastel tones. Photographing anyplace above the Arctic Circle will imply longer durations of blue and golden hours, making it the best time of yr to mud off these snow boots, massive snuggly jackets and get exterior!
Frosted forests in Lapland, iced lakes, frozen icebergs, snow coated trails and that crisp, clear, chilly air that may’t be matched. Not solely are the landscapes splendid for photographers hoping to seize some winter magnificence in February, the night time sky offers a present like no different, as aurora dances above in waves of inexperienced magic.
Head for – The Lofoten Islands in Norway, Lapland (Scandinavia), Greenland, Iceland, Sapporo (Japan), Yukon (Canada), and Alaska.
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#2 Venice, Italy – Carnival + Foggy Sunrises
It’s Carnival time when the alleys, canals and ballrooms are stuffed to the brim with environment, outfits and custom. I first photographed Carnival again in 2008 and was out with my digicam from dawn to sundown, documenting the costumes, personalities and beautiful February winter mild throughout the town.
My tip, enterprise out for dawn and discover the most well-liked spots like Piazza San Marco and the Grand Canal whereas everybody else is sleeping! You’ll be handled to golden hour, shadows, hopefully some early morning fog and might then return to relaxation just a little earlier than venturing out later within the day to get amongst the celebrations.
This yr, the carnival truly began yesterday, February 4th, however continues with each day occasions till the twenty first. Go to the principle competition web site and calendar right here.
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#3 Eyre Peninsula, South Australia – Seashores + Sand Dunes
Whereas the northern areas are sometimes humid, moist and sizzling (however nonetheless doable to go to for those who like warmth!), the southern coast of Australia is glowing in summer time! Whereas winter brings some fierce southerly winds and whipped up seas, February tends to supply clear water and calm situations. After all, being Australia, there could also be some days the place summer time rapidly turns to winter, a wild storm rips by or the waves stir right into a frenzy, however for essentially the most half, you’ll have the warmth, sunshine and splendid seashore situations.
The Eyre Peninsula provides photographers a choose of empty seashores, deep water rock swimming pools, coastal cliffs and so many sand dunes, you’ll be able to even swim with seals. I’ll be writing a information to the area over the approaching weeks, however for those who’re planning a visit anytime quickly, make sure you add Lincoln Nationwide Park, Sheringa Sand Dunes (wonderful + crowd free!), Streaky Bay and Smoky Bay Rockpools to your record.
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The Eyre Peninsula Official Tourism Web site
Picture beneath of the Yanerbie Sandhills and Sheringa Seashore, only a quick drive from Streaky Bay.
#4 The Yosemite Firefall, California, USA –
Whereas I haven’t personally photographed this, I couldn’t write this article with out together with a point out. The Yosemite Firefall attracts photographers from all world wide every February in an try to witness Horsetail Fall and daylight assembly to create what seems to be, flowing lava/hearth.
This pure phenomenon doesn’t occur all yr, and the situations are sometimes at their greatest all through February. The one catch, there does should be just a little water or mist on the falls, so if situations are just a little colder than traditional, it may not occur till later within the month.
Take a peek on the NPS information right here with all the knowledge you’ll want to plan a go to! Additionally, when you’re comparatively close by, Demise Valley in winter will present photographers with cooler situations, splendid for mountaineering and exploring the numerous trails, dunes and landscapes of the area.
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Picture beneath of the area in winter ©2023 Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau
#5 The Maldives –
With images of over-water bungalows on the covers of many luxurious magazines, The Maldives has a status of being a luxurious vacation spot for honeymooners. There are nonetheless, so many islands to discover starting from native and distant to tremendous high-end and indulgent. Not solely that, you’ll be able to island hope on a standard Dhoni, or if underwater images is your factor, strive a live-aboard dive boat expertise.
February falls throughout the interval referred to as the perfect time to go to the Maldives with calmer and cooler days, temperatures good for swimming and water readability is near its peak.
My choose of the islands are Fesdu (W Maldives), Reethi Rah (One&Solely Resorts) and the native island of Thulusdhoo roughly 23km from Male.
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The Go to Maldives Official Tourism Web site
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With 17+yrs expertise as knowledgeable journey and panorama photographer, all recommendation discovered on this website is from my private expertise on the highway. I hope it’s helpful to your personal travels and would love to listen to within the feedback about your journeys and experiences world wide.
