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Baseball and Brake Pads
Citi Field stands tall in the background of Willet’s Point, Queens, NYC, just beyond the 7 Train Subway stop on the trip from Manhattan’s Times Square. Deserted stadium parking lots wait for 2019’s Opening Day, reminding the observer that the Mets will play no September baseball this year. Most summer visitors to this neighborhood look…
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A guide to photographing Rome along the Tiber
Rome has been a magnet for travelers and photographers for many years and one of the best ways to explore and photograph Rome is along the banks of the Tiber. It offers a great mix of iconic shots and opportunities to photograph hidden gems. All photographs by Marco Bulgarelli. Learn more about Marco here. The…
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Images from the CAVA+NYC SPC+Loculars New York Photowalk!!
We had 4 amazing photo walks in NYC a week ago led by 4 photographers from NYC-SPC. While it was quite cold and windy, we still had a great turnout with tons of energy and street-photography “eyes.” A big “Thank You” to our 4 walk leaders, and to CAVA and Jess for graciously sponsoring the delicious food and…
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Loculars co-presenting at the Leica pavilion during Photoville 2018 with a special offer!
Photoville returns to its iconic Brooklyn Bridge Park location from September 13th through September 23rd, 2018. Loculars and Leica USA proudly co-present Mark Mann’s What Makes a Portrait a Portrait. This year we are proud to co-present an on-site event at the Leica pavilion in partnership with Leica USA. We hope you can join us on this hands-on photowalk with…
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A candid chat with Mumbai street photographer Shweta Agarwal
Loculars recently had an opportunity to converse with Shweta Agarwal, an emerging street photographer based out of Mumbai and the curator of the popular Hardcore Street Collective feed on Instagram. Read below as she talks about how she got into photography, her undying passion for capturing Mumbai, her approach, and more. Check out her Mumbai…
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Our 6 best unique New York City photo tours and experiences
Are you a photography lover traveling to New York looking for tips on what and where to shoot? Chances are that you may have done a Google search for top photo locations or photo tours in NYC. Predictably, you will get a mish-mash of results on tours and photowalks that take you to the iconic…
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5 tips to help you plan your next travel photography adventure
If you are like me and are into travel and photography, you would probably agree that planning a trip is an exercise in itself. While some may not enjoy it, I certainly do, as it always reminds me of what I can look forward to. A well planned trip also maximizes your opportunities to come…
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7 tips for travel and photography in Varanasi
“Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” – Mark Twain Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world dating back to 1800BC. I have been meaning to visit this city for years now and when I finally got the chance to spend a few…
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An off the beaten path photo experience in Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world going back almost 5000 years by some accounts. It is also one of the holiest cities in India and one of the major stops on the India tourist trail. While it is one of the most fascinating places on this planet, it can also…
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Handlooms of Varanasi – A disappearing craft
The first thing I notice when I get out of the taxi, besides the obvious commotion that is in most Indian cities, is the low hum permeating the air. It’s the background music to the honking cars and men hawking raw fruits and vegetables. A constant, soft click-clack in harmony with the energy of the…
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Magical San Miguel de Allende
Every year Travel and Leisure magazine asks its readers to rate the best cities in the world. This year (2017), the city that came up tops was San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Having recently visited San Miguel, I can easily see why and it comes as no surprise to me. Oh and by the way,…
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Five reasons to visit the amazing murals of George Town, Penang
Penang, historically known as the Pearl of the Orient, had started trading with China sometime in the 15th century, well before the European powers arrived on the scene. To counter the Dutch influence in the East Indies, the British East India Company’s Captain Francis Light landed on Penang Island in 1786. He established George Town,…
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The Queens of Queens – A glimpse into the Latino LGBT nightlife of Queens, New York
Queens is often called the “World’s Borough.” It truly is one of the most culturally diverse urban areas of the world and Jackson Heights may very well be its heart. Step off the Roosevelt Avenue subway stop and you will immediately be greeted by taco stalls, ethnic grocery stores, a smattering of Tibetan/Himalayan/Asian food joints,…
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The 5 Best Things to Do Within Walking Distance of New York Penn Station
It can seem like the most pedestrian of places are devoid of character or compelling gravitas. Transportation hubs in particular especially tend to lack in the picturesque department. It’s a natural and understandable assumption; after all, bus traffic, taxi lines, train tracks and airport runways tend to repel the noteworthy, beautiful, hip and vibrant. But… -
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5 Reasons Guanajuato Should Be On Every Photographer’s List!
For travel photo enthusiasts, when it comes to Mexico, Guanajuato City probably wouldn’t even be the first to come to mind. Chances are, it would probably be Oaxaca or Mexico City or its better known neighboring sister city – San Miguel de Allende (SMA). SMA has been a draw for the artsy types and photographers…
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Exploring the Townships of Cape Town, South Africa
When you arrive at Cape Town International Airport, you’ll drive a 20km stretch of highway, the N2, to get to the heart of the city. While you cruise towards Table Mountain, towards a city with world-class shopping, resorts, and unparalleled natural beauty, you’ll begin to notice shacks flanking the highway along the outer edge of…
