Every place we visit has its own particular look, feel, charm and ambiance. The local people add character and personality to the place. If we want photographs of our travels to be more than just pretty snaps, they should capture all of these qualities, and say as much about a place as give the literal look & feel of it.

We are unlikely to remember the awe of waking up and gazing at the majestic mountains in front of us, the smell of a pine forest, the caress of a tropical breeze, the adrenaline of river rafting for the first time, the wonder of spotting animals in the wild, or the serenity of falling asleep to the sound of a river flowing by. Our photographs need to bring these and other sensations back, to trigger our memories, and to communicate how we felt to others.