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52 Billion Gallons of Bottled Water

Lindsay Clark — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:51:54 +0000

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In 2008, the world consumed a whole lotta water wrapped in plastic.

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With our eyes on the environment this week, it’s important to not forget that little choice we make every day that makes a big difference. Bottled or tap, sir? Crystal Geyser or sink water, madam? Sadly, the entire world doesn’t have strict practice for recycling, and those plastic bottles don’t end up as rafts in the Arctic, helping Polar bears bob peacefully from iceberg to iceberg. Though bottled water does save many a traveler from some mean gastro issues on the road, the bottled water movement isn’t making Mother Earth all that happy.

James Worrell

Diving the Great Barrier Reef

Lindsay Clark — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:14:07 +0000

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Matadorian Matt Kepnes shows us how diving the world’s greatest reef is done.

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In this webisode from the adventures of Nomadic Matt, Matt takes us to a premier dive destination to show us how it’s done. It could be seriously daunting to tackle the world’s largest reef, but Matt is all about making the world more accessible to those with tight budgets and wanderlust. I take it this is a spot on the globe not to be missed.

Nomadic Matt

Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Time Lapse

josh — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:42:02 +0000

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A gorgeous, haunting time lapse of Eyjafjallajökull.

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The natural rhythms of the Earth can put on quite a show. It can be easy to anthropomorphize such phenomenon as “Mother Natures fury” but the reality is volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes…are as impersonal as they are essential.
If you could experience one awesome natural phenomenon first hand, what would it be?

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Sean Stiegemeier

In Transit Ep. 7 Guanajuato, Mexico

eric — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:46:47 +0000

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Peter Bragiel of In Transit takes a short bus ride to the colorful Mexican city of Guanajuato, where he observes Lent and adds dozens of photographs to his collection.

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While in Guanajuato, Peter realizes it’s Ash Wednesday. He heads to a nearby church and takes part in the tradition by giving up hot water for lent. Try taking part in a local religious ceremony to get more intimately in touch with a culture.

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In Transit

Looking at the World through Macro Eyes

Lindsay Clark — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:09:07 +0000

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Josh Leo shows us how to alter our perspectives and travel through our own backyards with fresh eyes.

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Great books like Alan de Botton’s The Art of Travel show us plane tickets and foreign tongues don’t have to be a part of the traveling equation. Josh leads us through his backyard on a visual journey that abstracts the ordinary into something much more experiential. That’s what great images do. They change our perspective. Test out these macro techniques on your own subject matter, and travel through your ordinary surroundings in a new way.

Josh Leo

A Day in the Life: Tel Aviv

Lindsay Clark — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:25:57 +0000

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Adam takes us on a personal experience of Tel Aviv, flip-book/photomotion style. Super cool.

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Using dynamic video techniques to capture the ordinary can create extraordinary products, and it’s obvious Adam had a ball realizing this truth. Here he is giving us a glimpse of life in Tel Aviv: the streets, the crowds, the beach, the ambiance. Gotta love what a little innovation and vision can create with raw travel footage.

Adam Perlis

Day and Night in Hong Kong

Lindsay Clark — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:04:21 +0000

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Look at Hong Kong through lime and purple-colored glasses in this photo motion journey.

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The Hong Kong skyline is electric, and these lime greens and brilliant purples certainly stylize it away from a familiar sight to a creative vision. Not only does this Chinese region offer stellar imagery but darn good eats and the perfect setting for a semester away from home. Maybe if you’ve never made it there, can’t get enough, or dream of making it back, this video will bring it to you.

Patchie Cheong

Subway, City Lights, and Singapore

Lindsay Clark — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:53:45 +0000

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Colin snaps his shutter over 4,000 times, capturing the vibrancy of Singapore’s tubes and traffic.

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First he showed us the culture blends of this city state, and now Colin gives us a glimpse of the nighttime energy. How does he do it? Photo motion isn’t as difficult as it seems. Try out this technique next time you’re checking out random spots in America or on a monumental solo journey!

Colin Cabalka

The Longest Way

josh — Sat, 08 May 2010 23:21:48 +0000

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Christoph Rehage spent a year walking across China…watch this crazy time lapse of his beard!

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It takes heaps of determination and a lot of free time to cross a continent by what Ed Buryn calls the ultimate vagabond expression of travel; on foot, one step at a time. Nearly as hard core is documenting the process day by day, one picture at a time. Ultimately you are left with an unforgettable account of your journey. When you are setting out for adventure, take a clue from Christoph and think outside the box in creating your travel media.

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Christoph Rehage

Sheikhs, Divas, and Singapore

Lindsay Clark — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:27:10 +0000

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Over 2500 still photographs squeezed into three and a half minutes…it’s quite a way to see Singapore.

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Not just a place to get the hook-up on healthcare, Singapore is a bonafide melting pot, and this footage of Little India and Chinatown, to name a few locales, shows just that. Southeast Asia has an intoxicating mix of cultures to witness , but don’t write off Singapore for being too expensive; it can be done on the cheap like the others.

Colin Calbalka

Across America ~ a photomotion journey

josh — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:01:48 +0000

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Two friends combine 7 days of driving and 4,300 photos for one unforgettable journey across America.

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Being creative while you travel is a must. Whether you are blogging, shooting video or creating your own photomotion presentation, being creative on the road adds a richness to your journey. Take a cue from these ladies and involve our travel partner, making your trip a creative collaboration.

Rocio Lluch

WINTER IS COMING – Seven Days on the John Muir Trail

josh — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:40:00 +0000

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Ryan Commons traveled seven days on the John Muir trail from Whitney Portal to Yosemite and stuffed his camera with as much beauty as he could.

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It’s always a good time to strap on the hiking boots and hit the trail. Take a lead from the likes of Ryan and pack your camera to bring back the humbling beauty of the outdoors. Exploration is ingrained in the human spirit and so is appreciation for beauty, this video honors both.

Ryan Commons

From Mexico to Ecuador

josh — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:04:51 +0000

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6 months of travel from the Texas-Mexico border to Ecuador in pictures.

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These guys journey ended in Ecuador, but yours doesn’t have to. Have you considered climbing Cayambe in Ecuador? Whether you do Ecuador by the numbers or by the book, there is much to discover. Have you traveled through South America? Hit us up with links to your blogs in the comments.

Tanguy Bernier

Dope Free Ski Photo Shoot by Chase Jarvis

josh — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:43:20 +0000

Seattle photographer Chase Jarvis shoots some amazing free ski tricksters in New Zealand.

It’s time to start thinking about shredding the mountain and digging through the archives of Matadors winter sports Focus page. Get the low down on the 5 Best Southern Hemisphere Ski Resorts and 10 places you can Still Go Skiing or Snowboarding in Summertime.
All adrenaline junkies please report to Matador Sports for Ski Porn 09: A Preview of this Season’s Stoke Films.

Anybody up for some powder? How about shooting and submitting our own snowboarding videos for MatadorTV? Think of us as you grab your camera and head to the mountain.

Interview with Gabby Salazar, Canon Photographer

josh — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:18:32 +0000

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Photographer Gabby Salazar, BBC’s 2004 Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, talks about her focus, her travels, how she was able to PAY for that travel at such a young age.

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All shutter bugs will want to read 5 Tips for Taking Better Photos of Landmarks & Travel Photography Contests with Low or No Entry Fees.
Make sure you share your pictures on your Matador Community profile and upload them to our Flickr group pool. While your at it, meditate on Brave New Traveler’s Photo Essay: 10 Sacred Mountains Around The World.

Photography Tips – Travel & Landscape Photography

josh — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:15:54 +0000

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Photography tips on composition, gear and developing your “eye”. Filmed at La Seine river looking towards the Eiffel Tower by Karl Taylor photography.

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Matador Goods editor Lola Akimade offers solid advice on promoting your photography online in a piece at The Traveler’s Notebook.

Want to travel to France to snap some photos of your own? You will want to read How To Travel In France For Less Than $100 A Day. & connect with Matador Community members for travel advice.

How to Pack Photography Gear

josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:36:36 +0000

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Award winning photographer Chase Jarvis shows us the ins and outs of how he packs his photo gear for shoots on locations around the world, as well as just down the street

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Catch a few more tips on packing your photo equipment before you head out to shoot at Goods!
All shutter bugs will want to read 5 Tips for Taking Better Photos of Landmarks & Travel Photography Contests with Low or No Entry Fees.
Make sure you share your pictures on your Matador Community profile and upload them to our Flickr group pool. While your at it, meditate on Brave New Traveler’s Photo Essay: 10 Sacred Mountains Around The World.

Travel Photography with John Kaemmerling

josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:59:00 +0000

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In this video, John discusses some of his favorite travel photos and how he shoots while walking through dark passageways and into some of the world’s most beautiful countryside.

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All photo buffs head to 5 Items to Set Off Your Obsession with Digital Photography and get a look inside filmmaker Mark Shea’s back pack to learn what gear he brings on trips at Matador Goods.
Knowing a few simple tricks for shooting great video can make a huge difference! The same principal applies to photography, read 6 Quick Tips For Shooting Better Action Photos to start then check out How To Take Better Travel Photos With A Basic Camera.