Landscape & travel

Landscapes, cities, cenotes, beaches, wildlife and travel photography, with tips drawn from shooting across Yucatán.

Landscape photography basics: light, composition and sharpness

Great landscapes come from good light, a strong composition and technical sharpness. A practical starting guide with settings and planning tips.

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How to photograph cenotes in Yucatán

Cenotes combine deep shadows, bright openings and humid air. Learn the settings, lenses and timing to capture light beams and turquoise water.

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Beach photography: bright sand, turquoise water and protecting your gear

Beaches are bright, windy and hard on equipment. Learn how to expose for sand and sea, use a polarizer and keep sand and salt out of your camera.

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How to photograph sunsets that look as good as they felt

Sunsets often look disappointing on camera. Learn exposure, white balance, composition and why the best color often comes after the sun goes down.

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Travel photography: what gear to bring and what to leave home

Traveling with too much gear ruins trips. Learn how to build a light, versatile travel kit, and why renting at your destination makes sense.

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Photographing Maya archaeological sites: Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and more

Plan your visit, know the camera rules and use the right light to photograph Yucatán’s pyramids and ruins well.

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Bird photography in Yucatán: flamingos, herons and how to get close

Celestún and Río Lagartos are world-class birding spots. Learn the lenses, settings and boat techniques for photographing flamingos and wildlife.

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Long exposure with ND filters: silky water and streaking clouds

Neutral density filters let you use slow shutter speeds in daylight. Learn which ND strength to buy and how to calculate exposure.

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The polarizing filter: deeper skies and clearer water

A circular polarizer cuts reflections and deepens blue skies. Learn when it helps, when it hurts and how to rotate it correctly.

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Street photography tips for beginners

Street photography captures everyday life as it happens. Learn settings, techniques and etiquette for photographing in cities like Mérida.

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How to photograph markets: color, people and low light

Markets are full of color, characters and challenging light. Learn how to capture the energy of places like Lucas de Gálvez respectfully.

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Panorama photography: stitching wide views without errors

Panoramas capture scenes too wide for one frame. Learn how to shoot and stitch seamless panoramas handheld or on a tripod.

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Tripod tips: getting truly sharp photos

A tripod only helps if it is used correctly. Learn setup, stability tricks and when a tripod is worth carrying.

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Time-lapse photography: compressing hours into seconds

Time-lapses reveal motion invisible to the eye: clouds, crowds, sunsets and stars. Learn intervals, settings and how to assemble the video.

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Photographing storms and lightning safely

Yucatán’s rainy season brings dramatic storms. Learn safe locations, settings and techniques for capturing lightning and storm clouds.

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How to photograph Yucatán’s haciendas

Restored henequen haciendas combine architecture, gardens and history. Learn timing, lenses and composition for hacienda photography.

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Photographing from a moving boat: mangroves, coasts and wildlife

Boat tours in Celestún, Río Lagartos and the coast are photo opportunities with unique challenges. Learn settings and techniques for sharp results.

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Photographing festivals and traditions in Yucatán

Vaquerías, Hanal Pixán, Carnival and village fiestas are photographic treasures. Learn how to cover them respectfully and with the right settings.

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Telling a story with a travel photo essay

A great travel set is more than pretty pictures. Learn how to plan a photo essay with variety, sequence and narrative.

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Telephoto landscapes: isolating details and compressing distance

Wide lenses are not the only landscape tool. Learn how a telephoto isolates patterns, compresses layers and creates intimate landscapes.

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