Best Photography Destinations Around the Globe

Are you travelling for photography and want to find the most visual places in the world? Then you've come to the right place; below is a list of the five places that will keep any travel photographer happy.

1.     Rajasthan, India

Looking for a photography haven? Then you should visit Rajasthan, India. Rajasthan showcases colourful locals rivalled only by their attire, grand palaces, havelis, festivals and landscapes as harsh as they are beautiful. You've got the floating Lake Palace of Udaipur, forts in Jodhpur and Jaipur with sentries standing guard in traditional attire, the Pushkar fair and Jaisalmer’s canvas of sand dotted with camels all offer wonderful opportunities with your camera. Hazy mornings and twilight light lends itself to surreal images – this holds true for most of Rajasthan. Best time to visit: Late October-February.

2.     Yellowstone National Park, USA

A mix of geological wonders – geysters, steam vents, hot springs, rivers, waterfalls, high elevation passes, sweeping vistas and wildlife (elks and grizzly bears). The Midway Geyser is a must-visit location. Yellowstone is spread over two million acres, nature photographers could spend weeks photographing and still return for more. Try and avoid it during Summer as the place is full of tourists. Best time to visit: May as well as late September-October.

3.     Venice, Italy

The ‘Floating City’, arguably the most beautiful one built by man. It’s a city of canals, bridges and masks. Go on a gondola or motorboat and use a low-noise high ISO camera, it will be your best friend. This city forces you to explore slowly on foot which translates to though-out pictures. A photographer’s must is The Carnival of Venice – with fancy dress and mysterious Venetian masks. Best time to visit: Late October-February.

4.     Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong offers a modern skyline worth envying. The Symphony of Lights features buildings either side of the Victoria Harbour. You will receive stunning views from a path along Victoria Peak especially if you shoot at twilight when the lights are switched on. Make sure you carry a tripod as most of the time you will want to shoot with slow exposures. A hallucinogenic mix of colour and lights makes for awesome street photography. Best time to visit: October-March.

5.     Ladakh, India

The most appropriate term to define this city, the highest inhabited region of India, is ‘otherworldly’. Make sure you pack a wide-angle lens to capture the multi-hued mountains. You will probably capture the best image if you capture a panorama. The landscape changes from white sands to steep lunar rock faces in the Nubra Valley and to placid blue water in the Pangong Lake. Make sure you carry a tripod as you’ll want to capture the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries which hang on steep rock faces. Best time to visit: End of July-September.