Photography lovers are always in search of breathtaking locales that show us the vastness and splendor of our world. Whether creations of nature or human constructs, these photography paradises are ideal locales for photographs that will never be forgotten. The following eight places need to be on every photographer’s dream wishlist.
1. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower is arguably the world’s most photographed building, and it’s easy to see why. The Paris icon has unlimited photographic opportunities, from shooting its enormous form against the bright sky to romantic night shots when it’s bathed in lights. The Seine River and its bordering gardens add to the attraction, and it’s a great place to take photos both day and night.
2. Grand Canyon, USA, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is nature’s breathtaking wonder that offers unparalleled views along with unlimited photo opportunities. The canyon’s enormous size, multi-tiered rock formation, and multi-colorful colors make it paradise on earth for photographers to take photos of nature’s beauty. The most enchanting times to take photographs of the canyon are dawn and sunset when the fleeting light creates brilliant shadows that emphasize the thick colors of nature.
3. Santorini, Greece
A photographer’s paradise is Santorini with its whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and awe-inspiring views of the Aegean Sea. The island’s villages situated on hilltops with sea views extending beyond the horizon offer endless opportunities for that illusive shot. The spectacular sunsets that bounce off the whitewashed buildings and the bright blue sea are especially photographers’ favorites.
4. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, the Inca mountain city of the Andes, is among the most wonderful photo opportunities in the world. The mist-shrouded ruins set amidst covered mountains create an atmosphere mystical enough for atmospheric as well as atmospheric photographs. The optimal photo shooting time is in the morning because it is then that the fog ascends, coupled with the sun beginning to infuse the location with its sunrays of sunshine, which enhances its actual magic.
5. The Taj Mahal in Agra
The Taj Mahal is an emblem of love and the globe’s most photographed monument. The elegant white marble monument with carvings and pool provides an unparalleled setting to snap it. The building’s symmetry along with the effect of the colors of the marble changing between morning and evening times make it any photographer’s destination of compulsion.
6. Antelope Canyon, USA, Arizona
Antelope Canyon in the Southwestern United States is well known for its gorgeous wave formations in the rocks and rays of light that enter through tiny opening above. The otherworldly, dreamlike landscape of the canyon has led to its use by photographers as a preferred destination to capture nature’s beauty in photographs. The best time is noon when the sun is high overhead and the rays of light are strongest.
7. The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an architectural spectacle that winds its way through the landscape with spectacular photography opportunities. The curving route of the wall through hills and mountains gives an indication of scale and majesty and is quite suited for use with a wide-angle lens. Whenever the wall is photographed curving its way through mist-shrouded mountains or in the warm glow of dawn light, this ancient wonder is photographer’s heaven.
8. Venice, Italy
Canals, ancient buildings, Venice, and colors bursting with life — it’s an environment that is photogenic to say the least. The images reflected in the water of the canals, the gondolas, and the old bridges all offer unlimited opportunities for shots that capture the beauty of this romantic escape’s allure. The warm light of the first morning or last afternoon when there are less people is ideal for capturing Venice’s timeless beauty without crowds of people interrupting the shot.
