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05/15/2005 05:50:55 PM · #1

We (my husband and & I) love to travel and naturally take memory cards full of pics that usually take weeks to edit when we get back.

We are discussing where to go this summer and I thought this might be a good way of getting ideas!

~So the question is... where do you think the best place is (on Earth) to take photos???? If I limit American friends to a state rather than just USA I hope you'll understand ...you need to be a bit more specific 'cos we couldn't cover it all in two weeks!! ditto Australia !!

P.

Artan

Canon Digital IXUS v3

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/15/2005 05:56:26 PM · #2

Originally posted by Riponlady:

Can you do Europe in 2 weeks.............

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/15/2005 05:57:18 PM · #3

Depends where you've been before.

05/15/2005 06:03:51 PM · #4

Well, for a two week stay, I would recommend South Carolina with possible side trips to North Carolina and Georgia.
Lots of historical places to visit, especially in Charleston and Columbia. Lots of beaches, some touristy, some not. Lots of wildlife areas and heritage preserves. The upcountry has some beautiful mountains & is a great portal to get into some of the NC mountains.
Of course there's the usual, too: shopping, great eating, etc.

Visit DiscoverSC.com and TheUpcountry,com for more info.

If you like hiking and waterfalls, visit SCWaterfalls.com and SCTrails.com. Both of these sites are packed with stuff to do.

Hope this helps!
Sara

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/15/2005 06:04:49 PM · #5

Originally posted by mavrik:

Depends where you've been before.

OK - Most of Europe except Greece and Spain, recently Almalfi coast, Pompeii etc but still interested in other areas of Europe people found good for photography as well as a holiday
Egypt, Caribbean islands, Mexico, California, Grand Canyon, Florida (Bits of), Maldives......

P.

Ps We live In England

gloda

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/15/2005 06:05:37 PM · #6

You could visit one of the new members of the EU. Poland is cool, for example.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/15/2005 06:06:19 PM · #7

Originally posted by saracat:

Thanks SAra - definitely one for the list!

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/15/2005 06:08:28 PM · #8

Then this is easy - Iceland. Just look at the multitude of amazing photos taken from Iceland by dwc'ers - it's a small place so you can cover it well and a GORGEOUS place, so you can fill up some cards AND you're not as far as the rest of us from Iceland so it won't be a horrible amount of travel to get to and from - you can spend most of the time there.

M

05/15/2005 06:10:07 PM · #9

I'm kinda partial to SC - been living here all my life. I've gone just about all over the US & I really can't find anywhere that suits me better. I've been really exploring SC for about 3 years now (intentionally, that is), and I know that I haven't even scratched the surface of what there is to see and do here.
If ya'll decide to come down here, would love to meet ya'll for dinner or a hike or somesuch...
Sara

PS - I'd offer you a place to stay, but we're in an incredibly *small* duplex!
:-)

*edit - spelling

Message edited by author 2005-05-15 18:11:46.

Jinjit

05/15/2005 06:13:53 PM · #10

In a two week vacation you can do Israel and Egypt, and most likely you will even have a couple of days to visit the Red Rock and Petra in Jordan which are AMAZINGLY beautiful.
A lot to see but everything is so close. In Israel anyway... You can cross it from north to south in less then 8 hours...

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/15/2005 06:14:32 PM · #11

Originally posted by saracat:

I'm kinda partial to SC - been living here all my life. I've gone just about all over the US & I really can't find anywhere that suits me better. I've been really exploring SC for about 3 years now (intentionally, that is), and I know that I haven't even scratched the surface of what there is to see and do here.
If ya'll decide to come down here, would love to meet ya'll for dinner or a hike or somesuch...
Sara

PS - I'd offer you a place to stay, but we're in an incredibly *small* duplex!

Thanks for the invite - if we get over to `SC we'll certainly look you up!!
Ditto if you can get over here.
P.
:-)

*edit - spelling

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/15/2005 06:14:58 PM · #12

Iceland is definitely possible but I have heard it is REALLY expensive!!! We might try it for a weekend though

P

Message edited by author 2005-05-15 18:17:57.

buzzmom

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

05/15/2005 06:15:39 PM · #13

one of the prettiest places i have seen is lake tahoe....at the same time you have the beauty of san fransisco and the unbelievable opportunity to see the giant redwood trees...there is san simien with the hearst castle and of course all the sites in yosemite national park...if i had 2 weeks i would do northern california....you get everythng there ocean and city....winerys and waterfals...

check it out...you wont be sorry

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

05/15/2005 06:17:09 PM · #14

Originally posted by Riponlady:

Thanks for the invite - if we get over to `SC we'll certainly look you up!!
Ditto if you can get over here.
P.
:-)

Thanks. Unfortunately that's not really likely unless I win the lottery or something!
Good luck with the vacation plans!
Sara

Ozzie

Nikon D90

05/15/2005 06:22:20 PM · #15

New Mexico has some beautiful places to take some wonderful photography.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/15/2005 06:23:22 PM · #16

Originally posted by buzzmom:

We loved Los Angeles to SF - drove highway 1 a few years ago. Would certainly love to go back and carry on north

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Matthew

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

05/15/2005 06:25:50 PM · #17

oops.

Message edited by author 2005-05-15 18:26:50.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/15/2005 06:29:09 PM · #18

Originally posted by legalbeagle:

oops.

WHY!!!!!??????

Matthew

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

05/15/2005 06:29:52 PM · #19

you know where I would recommend.

xx

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/15/2005 06:30:42 PM · #20

Originally posted by legalbeagle:

you know where I would recommend.

xx

Tower Bridge !!???

Message edited by author 2005-05-15 18:32:05.

RonBeam

Minolta DiMAGE 7

05/15/2005 06:46:48 PM · #21

Consider Brazil. Bountifully giving to the photographer, inexpensive, diverse and blessed with unsurpassed beauty.

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

05/15/2005 06:59:33 PM · #22

Ooodles of places in Canada... too numerous to mention.

The USA offers a bevy of photo ops. I toured the USA for 3 1/2 months last summers and was stunned by the things I saw on the east coast, west coast and points in between.

Since you reside in England, I am certain you can appreciate the countless vistas available in that part of the world.

In a nutshell, I have no idea what to suggest as every place I can think of has things of beauty to offer.

Ray

mattmunger

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/15/2005 07:00:14 PM · #23

Central Idaho is perhaps one of the prettiest places I've ever seen. Especially the Sawtooth Mountains. From Sun Valley to Stanley you have some of the best mountain ranges in the lower 48. IMO.

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

05/15/2005 07:02:29 PM · #24

I highly recommend you visit Texas. It's like a whole other country. ;o)