Need to know the place to take photographs in February?
As a brand new collection, I need to doc the very best locations to {photograph} every month around the globe. Whether or not you’re capable of go to someplace near residence, or plan for an journey subsequent 12 months, let’s discover the place you’ll be able to take photographs in February and a number of the most stunning locations and occasions occurring in relation to journey images.
February means we’ve bought 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 digital camera sounds superbly chilly.
Let’s get into the primary version of The Photographer’s Forecast…yippee! By the best way, in case you have any suggestions or recommendations on what to incorporate subsequent month, simply go away a remark and let me know!
#1 The Arctic Circle – Winter Landscapes + Lights
Polar Evening has formally led to many of the Arctic areas (nonetheless going on the North Pole), with the solar beginning to slowly reappear and reveal these beautiful pastel tones. Photographing wherever above the Arctic Circle will imply longer intervals of blue and golden hours, making it the perfect time of 12 months to mud off these snow boots, huge snuggly jackets and get outdoors!
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 preferrred 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 crammed to the brim with environment, outfits and custom. I first photographed Carnival again in 2008 and was out with my digital camera from dawn to sundown, documenting the costumes, personalities and lovely February winter mild throughout town.
My tip, enterprise out for dawn and discover the preferred 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 somewhat earlier than venturing out later within the day to get amongst the celebrations.
This 12 months, the carnival really began yesterday, February 4th, however continues with day by 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 usually humid, moist and sizzling (however nonetheless potential to go to when you 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 circumstances. After all, being Australia, there could also be some days the place summer time shortly turns to winter, a wild storm rips by or the waves stir right into a frenzy, however for essentially the most half, you should have the warmth, sunshine and preferrred seaside circumstances.
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 when you’re planning a visit anytime quickly, remember to add Lincoln Nationwide Park, Sheringa Sand Dunes (wonderful + crowd free!), Streaky Bay and Smoky Bay Rockpools to your listing.
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Picture under 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 around the globe every February in an try and witness Horsetail Fall and daylight assembly to create what seems to be, flowing lava/fireplace.
This pure phenomenon doesn’t occur all 12 months, and the circumstances are usually at their finest all through February. The one catch, there does must be somewhat water or mist on the falls, so if circumstances are somewhat colder than ordinary, it may not occur till later within the month.
Take a peek on the NPS information right here with all the data it’s worthwhile to plan a go to! Additionally, whilst you’re comparatively close by, Loss of life Valley in winter will present photographers with cooler circumstances, preferrred for mountain climbing and exploring the numerous trails, dunes and landscapes of the area.
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Picture under of the area in winter ©2023 Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau
#5 The Maldives –
With photographs of over-water bungalows on the covers of many luxurious magazines, The Maldives has a repute of being a luxurious vacation spot for honeymooners. There are nevertheless, 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 inside the interval often known as the very best 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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Hi there! I’m the founder and photographer behind The Wandering Lens.
With 17+yrs expertise as knowledgeable journey and panorama photographer, all recommendation discovered on this web site is from my private expertise on the street. I hope it’s helpful in your personal travels and would love to listen to within the feedback about your journeys and experiences around the globe.
