Wish to know the place to take images in February?
As a brand new collection, I wish to doc the very best locations to {photograph} every month world wide. Whether or not you’re in a position to go to someplace near residence, or plan for an journey subsequent yr, let’s discover the place you possibly can take images in February and among the most stunning locations and occasions occurring in relation to journey pictures.
February means we’ve obtained the 2 excessive seasons straight up, winter and summer season. 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 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 durations of blue and golden hours, making it the best time of yr to mud off these snow boots, large snuggly jackets and get outdoors!
Frosted forests in Lapland, iced lakes, frozen icebergs, snow lined trails and that crisp, clear, chilly air that may’t be matched. Not solely are the landscapes supreme 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 ambiance, 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 lovely 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 may then return to relaxation slightly 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 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 doable to go to in the event you like warmth!), the southern coast of Australia is glowing in summer season! Whereas winter brings some fierce southerly winds and whipped up seas, February tends to supply clear water and calm circumstances. In fact, being Australia, there could also be some days the place summer season rapidly turns to winter, a wild storm rips via or the waves stir right into a frenzy, however for probably the most half, you should have the warmth, sunshine and supreme seaside circumstances.
The Eyre Peninsula presents photographers a decide of empty seashores, deep water rock swimming pools, coastal cliffs and so many sand dunes, you possibly can even swim with seals. I’ll be writing a information to the area over the approaching weeks, however in the event you’re planning a visit anytime quickly, make sure you add Lincoln Nationwide Park, Sheringa Sand Dunes (superb + crowd free!), Streaky Bay and Smoky Bay Rockpools to your checklist.
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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 text 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 circumstances are usually at their greatest all through February. The one catch, there does have to be slightly water or mist on the falls, so if circumstances are slightly colder than traditional, it won’t occur till later within the month.
Take a peek on the NPS information right here with all the data it’s good to plan a go to! Additionally, when you’re comparatively close by, Loss of life Valley in winter will present photographers with cooler circumstances, supreme 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 images 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 possibly can island hope on a standard Dhoni, or if underwater pictures is your factor, strive a live-aboard dive boat expertise.
February falls inside the interval referred to 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 decide 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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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 website 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 world wide.