Monthly Archives: November 2011

Has Photography Ruined Travel?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Efraín M. Padró

© Efrain M. Padro, All Rights Reserved In a recent article titled Photography Has Ruined Travel, CNNGo’s Associate Editor James Durston lamented that many travelers’ obsession with taking pictures  of everything diminishes their experience because they see places through their viewfinders instead of their eyes. A former DSLR shooter himself, Durston’s “aha” moment came after photographing a whale shark at close range while diving in Thailand. As he reviewed his take topside, he realized not once had he looked up from the camera to simply enjoy the moment. Intent on getting as many shots as possible of the shark, Durston did not take the time to put his camera down and enjoy the experience. It is unfortunate that photography has … Continue reading →

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Photo Shoot with the Lowepro x450 Rolling AW Backpack

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Efraín M. Padró

© Efraín M. Padró, All Rights Reserved I recently did a shoot for New Mexico Journey magazine to commemorate the state’s centennial celebration in 2012. The shoot took place in the historic La Fonda Hotel in Downtown Santa Fe and one of the resulting images will be used for the cover of the magazine’s first issue next year. Most of you know I am sponsored by Lowepro, the camera bag manufacturer, which means I have access to a variety of bags when going on a shoot. So which bag did I take? The Lowepro x450 Rolling AW Backpack. Here’s why… Most of the time I favor traditional backpacks to carry my gear, since I do a lot of walking and hiking when … Continue reading →

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