1 |
Grand Canyon, USA |
Canyon Layers |
Use a wide-angle lens to capture the vastness |
March to May |
Moderate |
2 |
Badlands National Park, USA |
Eroded Buttes |
Shoot during golden hour for dramatic shadows |
April to October |
Easy |
3 |
Banff National Park, Canada |
Rocky Mountains |
Try long exposure for waterfalls |
June to September |
Moderate |
4 |
Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland |
Basalt Columns |
Focus on the patterns in the stones |
All Year |
Easy |
5 |
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia |
Salt Flats |
Use a polarizing filter for reflections |
May to November |
Easy |
6 |
Uluru, Australia |
Monolith |
Capture sunrise/sunset for changing colors |
All Year |
Easy |
7 |
Antelope Canyon, USA |
Slot Canyon |
Use a tripod for low light and depth |
March to October |
Easy |
8 |
Waitomo Caves, New Zealand |
Glowworms |
Use a slow shutter to capture glow effect |
All Year |
Moderate |
9 |
Table Mountain, South Africa |
Flat-topped Mountain |
Utilize the cableway for aerial shots |
All Year |
Easy |
10 |
Yosemite National Park, USA |
Granite Cliffs |
Use HDR for high-contrast scenes |
April to October |
Moderate |
11 |
Epupa Falls, Namibia |
Waterfalls |
Be prepared for mist in your shots |
July to December |
Moderate |
12 |
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China |
Sandstone Pillars |
Go for unique aerial photography |
Spring and Fall |
Moderate |
13 |
Lake Baikal, Russia |
Freshwater Lake |
Use ice for reflection shots in winter |
January to March |
Moderate |
14 |
Torres del Paine, Chile |
Mountain Range |
Aim for contrasting colors in landscapes |
December to February |
Difficult |
15 |
Dolomites, Italy |
Mountain Range |
Capture during alpenglow after sunset |
June to September |
Moderate |
16 |
Glacier National Park, USA |
Glaciers |
Use a polarizer to enhance sky and water |
June to September |
Moderate |
17 |
Mount Fuji, Japan |
Volcano |
Shoot cherry blossoms in foreground in spring |
March to May |
Moderate |
18 |
Sedona, USA |
Red Rocks |
Use a drone for contrasting colors and shapes |
All Year |
Easy |
19 |
Vik, Iceland |
Basalt Columns |
Capture the sea stacks from multiple angles |
June to September |
Moderate |
20 |
Angel Falls, Venezuela |
Waterfall |
Opt for wide shots to capture height |
May to December |
Difficult |
21 |
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania |
Mountain |
Document the various ecosystems as you ascend |
January to March |
Difficult |
22 |
Glastonbury Tor, England |
Hill with Chapel |
Try to shoot at dusk for mystic light |
Spring and Summer |
Easy |
23 |
Stonehenge, England |
Stone Circle |
Photograph at dawn for fewer crowds |
All Year |
Easy |
24 |
Iceland's Silfra Fissure |
Diving Gap |
Capture underwater landscapes with clarity |
June to August |
Difficult |
25 |
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland |
Sea Cliffs |
Use a telephoto lens for bird photography |
Spring and Summer |
Easy |
26 |
Yellowstone National Park, USA |
Geysers |
Capture steam against the sunrise |
April to October |
Moderate |
27 |
Machu Picchu, Peru |
Incan Citadel |
Photograph during early morning for soft light |
April to October |
Moderate |
28 |
Mount Rainier, USA |
Active Volcano |
Focus on wildflowers in the foreground |
July to August |
Moderate |
29 |
Acadia National Park, USA |
Rocky Coastline |
Shoot from elevated points for depth |
May to October |
Easy |
30 |
Bryce Canyon, USA |
Hoodoos |
Use a wide aperture to isolate features |
Spring and Fall |
Easy |
31 |
Serengeti, Tanzania |
Savannah |
Document the migration for wildlife shots |
January to March |
Moderate |
32 |
Moab, USA |
Red Rock Formations |
Utilize foreground interest in your shots |
Spring and Fall |
Easy |
33 |
Capri, Italy |
Cliffs and Sea |
Capture the contrasting colors of the sea |
All Year |
Easy |
34 |
Geysir, Iceland |
Geothermal Area |
Photograph with a fast shutter for eruptions |
June to August |
Moderate |
35 |
Zion National Park, USA |
Canyon |
Utilize slot canyons for unique perspectives |
March to October |
Moderate |
36 |
Mount Everest Base Camp, Nepal |
Highest Mountain |
Capture the journey, not just the peak |
March to May |
Difficult |
37 |
Napa Valley, USA |
Vineyards |
Shoot during harvest season for vibrant colors |
August to October |
Easy |
38 |
Pacific Northwest, USA |
Rainforest |
Utilize a macro lens for the rich flora |
Spring and Summer |
Easy |
39 |
Sepulveda Basin, USA |
Wetlands |
Capture reflections during calm mornings |
All Year |
Easy |
40 |
Mount Cook, New Zealand |
Alpine Mountains |
Photograph the lake for stunning reflections |
November to March |
Moderate |
41 |
Grand Teton National Park, USA |
Mountain Range |
Capture wildflowers in summer |
June to September |
Easy |
42 |
Lake District, England |
Glacial Valleys |
Shoot during spring for lushness |
March to June |
Easy |
43 |
Petrified Forest National Park, USA |
Petrified Wood |
Capture the colors in the morning light |
All Year |
Easy |
44 |
East African Rift Valley |
Rift Zone |
Document volcanic activity and landforms |
All Year |
Moderate |
45 |
Whitsunday Islands, Australia |
Coral Reef |
Use underwater housing for snorkeling |
All Year |
Moderate |
46 |
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador |
Volcanic Archipelago |
Focus on wildlife and unique geology |
All Year |
Easy |
47 |
Death Valley, USA |
Lowest Point in North America |
Experiment with night photography for stars |
Fall and Spring |
Easy |
48 |
Okavango Delta, Botswana |
Wetlands |
Capture aerial views for expansive landscapes |
June to October |
Moderate |
49 |
Dallol, Ethiopia |
Volcanic Craters |
Focus on vibrant colors of sulfur springs |
All Year |
Difficult |
50 |
Cappadocia, Turkey |
Fairy Chimneys |
Early morning hot air balloons for unique shots |
April to October |
Moderate |
51 |
Saraha Desert, Africa |
Sand Dunes |
Capture patterns and shadows in the sand |
All Year |
Moderate |
52 |
Isle of Skye, Scotland |
Rugged Coastline |
Focus on the dramatic lighting during storms |
All Year |
Moderate |
53 |
Denali National Park, USA |
Mountain |
Document the wildlife and natural habitats |
June to September |
Moderate |
54 |
Crater Lake, USA |
Caldera Lake |
Capture the vivid blue colors at sunrise |
June to September |
Easy |
55 |
Lapland, Finland |
Snowy Landscapes |
Capture the Northern Lights during winter |
October to March |
Difficult |
56 |
Canyonlands National Park, USA |
Mesa and Canyons |
Wide-angle lenses for sweeping vistas |
April to October |
Moderate |
57 |
Chichen Itza, Mexico |
Mayan Ruins |
Photograph during sunrise for soft light |
All Year |
Easy |
58 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA |
Active Volcanoes |
Capture magma flows and lava fields |
All Year |
Difficult |
59 |
Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland |
Glacier |
Focus on the contrasts between ice and snow |
July to September |
Moderate |
60 |
Mount Olympus, Greece |
Mountain Range |
Try different angles to capture varying terrain |
April to October |
Moderate |
61 |
Bermuda, Atlantic Ocean |
Coral Reef |
Use vibrant colors in underwater shots |
All Year |
Easy |
62 |
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia |
Waterfalls and Lakes |
Utilize a tripod for long exposures of falls |
Spring and Fall |
Easy |
63 |
Faroe Islands |
Rugged Coastline |
Utilize moody weather for dramatic effects |
June to August |
Moderate |
64 |
Aguas Calientes, Peru |
Incan Ruins |
Capture the ruins with surrounding mountains |
April to October |
Moderate |
65 |
Iceland's Golden Circle |
Geothermal Activity |
Photograph multiple sites with a circular route |
June to August |
Easy |
66 |
Pamukkale, Turkey |
Travertine Terraces |
Capture the terraces during golden hour |
April to October |
Easy |
67 |
Whistler, Canada |
Mountain Landscape |
Winter sports photography in the snow |
December to March |
Moderate |
68 |
Bhutan |
Himalayan Views |
Document local culture alongside landscapes |
All Year |
Difficult |
69 |
Jasper National Park, Canada |
Glacial Landscapes |
Try astrophotography in fall for dark skies |
June to October |
Moderate |
70 |
Congo River, Africa |
Rainforest |
Capture diverse flora and fauna along the river |
All Year |
Difficult |
71 |
Polar Regions |
Ice Cap |
Focus on wildlife and ice formations |
All Year |
Difficult |
72 |
Blue Ridge Parkway, USA |
Mountain Views |
Capture fall foliage in autumn |
September to October |
Easy |
73 |
Cinque Terre, Italy |
Coastal Villages |
Capture colorful houses against the shore |
April to October |
Easy |
74 |
Big Sur, USA |
Coastal Cliffs |
Golden hour shots on the PCH for dramatic light |
All Year |
Moderate |
75 |
Lake Tahoe, USA |
Alpine Lake |
Capture reflections on a still day |
May to September |
Easy |
76 |
Sequoia National Park, USA |
Giant Trees |
Include a person for scale in forest shots |
Spring and Summer |
Easy |
77 |
Niagara Falls, USA/Canada |
Waterfalls |
Use a waterproof case for misty shots |
All Year |
Easy |
78 |
Australian Outback |
Desert Landscape |
Focus on unique rock formations |
All Year |
Moderate |
79 |
East Coast USA |
Coastal Beaches |
Capture sunrise/sunset for colorful skies |
All Year |
Easy |
80 |
Mount Coo-tha, Australia |
Panoramic Views |
Aerial views of the city below |
All Year |
Easy |
81 |
Ryukyu Islands, Japan |
Coral Reefs |
Utilize underwater photography for colorful fish |
All Year |
Easy |
82 |
Gobi Desert, Mongolia |
Sand Dunes |
Document the starkness of the landscape at dusk |
All Year |
Difficult |
83 |
Pag River, Croatia |
Coastal Hills |
Capture coastal vistas with local architecture |
June to September |
Easy |
84 |
Colca Canyon, Peru |
Canyon |
Focus on Andean condors in flight |
March to November |
Moderate |
85 |
Mt. St. Helens, USA |
Volcanic Landscape |
Showcase recovery after the eruption |
June to September |
Moderate |
86 |
Playa del Carmen, Mexico |
Beaches |
Capture vibrant underwater life while snorkeling |
All Year |
Easy |
87 |
Deosai National Park, Pakistan |
Plateau |
Document wildlife in their natural habitat |
June to September |
Difficult |
88 |
Hudson Valley, USA |
River Valley |
Focus on autumn colors in the trees |
September to November |
Easy |
89 |
Arches National Park, USA |
Natural Arches |
Utilize red rock formations for foreground |
April to October |
Easy |
90 |
Kauai, Hawaii |
Volcanic Island |
Focus on lush greenery and waterfalls |
April to October |
Easy |
91 |
Grand Prismatic Spring, USA |
Hot Spring |
Capture vibrant colors with aerial photography |
June to September |
Difficult |
92 |
Mont Saint-Michel, France |
Island Commune |
Capture the structure at high tide |
All Year |
Easy |
93 |
Mount Etna, Italy |
Active Volcano |
Get close to lava flows with safety precautions |
All Year |
Difficult |
94 |
Vancouver Island, Canada |
Rainforest Coast |
Document marine life and coastal landscapes |
May to September |
Easy |
95 |
Atacama Desert, Chile |
Salt Flats |
Night photography of stars against salt flats |
March to October |
Difficult |
96 |
Robson Valley, Canada |
Mountain Valleys |
Capture the changing seasons throughout the year |
All Year |
Moderate |
97 |
Lapland, Sweden |
Snowy Landscape |
Focus on wildlife during winter |
October to March |
Difficult |
98 |
Olgivie Mountains, USA |
Alpine Range |
Capture reflections in alpine lakes |
July to September |
Moderate |
99 |
Faroe Islands Ocean Cliffs |
Cliffs |
Photograph dramatic cliffs during high waves |
Autumn to Spring |
Difficult |
100 |
Queenstown, New Zealand |
Lake and Mountains |
Focus on adventure sports in the area |
December to February |
Moderate |
101 |
Sossusvlei, Namibia |
Red Sand Dunes |
Climb dunes for panoramic views at sunrise |
April to October |
Moderate |
102 |
Aconcagua, Argentina |
Tallest Mountain in Americas |
Document the ascent with a focus on terrain |
October to March |
Difficult |
103 |
Lofoten Islands, Norway |
Mountainous Coastline |
Capture the midnight sun during summer |
May to August |
Easy |
104 |
Santorini, Greece |
Volcanic Island |
Shoot during sunset for iconic views |
April to October |
Easy |
105 |
Costa Rica |
Tropical Rainforest |
Focus on biodiversity in lush environments |
December to April |
Easy |
106 |
Munnar, India |
Tea Plantations |
Capture sunrise over tea-covered hills |
September to March |
Easy |
107 |
Isle of Harris, Scotland |
White Sandy Beaches |
Photograph turquoise waters against skies |
All Year |
Easy |
108 |
Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bay |
Luminous Waters |
Use slow shutter speeds to capture glow |
March to October |
Easy |
109 |
Chesapeake Bay, USA |
Estuary |
Document wildlife and fishing culture |
Spring to Fall |
Easy |
110 |
Mount Merapi, Indonesia |
Active Volcano |
Focus on volcanic activity with safety |
All Year |
Difficult |
111 |
Namib Desert, Namibia |
Ancient Sand Dunes |
Capture contrast between sand and sky |
April to October |
Moderate |
112 |
Hanalei Bay, Hawaii |
Coastal Surf |
Capture surfers and dramatic waves |
April to October |
Easy |
113 |
Salto Angel, Venezuela |
Waterfalls |
Focus on the height and majesty of the falls |
May to December |
Difficult |
114 |
Komodo Island, Indonesia |
Lizard Habitat |
Utilize local wildlife in landscape shots |
April to December |
Moderate |
115 |
San Andreas Fault, California |
Fault Line |
Document geological features and formations |
All Year |
Easy |
116 |
Hurricane Ridge, USA |
Mountainous Terrain |
Focus on wildflowers in summer months |
July to September |
Moderate |
117 |
Angel Oak Tree, USA |
Ancient Tree |
Focus on the grandeur and details of the bark |
All Year |
Easy |
118 |
Tsavo National Park, Kenya |
Savannah |
Capture the wildlife against dramatic sunsets |
All Year |
Moderate |
119 |
Vesuvius, Italy |
Active Volcano |
Include local vineyards in landscape shots |
April to October |
Moderate |
120 |
Great Sand Dunes, USA |
Sand Dunes |
Photograph dunes during sunrise for patterns |
Spring to Fall |
Easy |
121 |
Yarkon Park, Israel |
Urban Park |
Document urban nature mixed with city life |
All Year |
Easy |
122 |
Redwood National Park, USA |
Giant Trees |
Capture the scale of trees with ultra-wide lenses |
Spring to Fall |
Easy |
123 |
Sierra Nevada, USA |
Mountain Range |
Utilize autumn colors for beautiful landscapes |
September to November |
Moderate |
124 |
Serengeti Migration, Tanzania |
Savannah |
Focus on the crossing of the river during migration |
January to March |
Difficult |
125 |
Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador |
Active Volcano |
Document climbing journeys and wildlife |
July to October |
Difficult |
126 |
Lands End, USA |
Coastal Cliffs |
Capture the rugged coastline at dawn |
April to October |
Moderate |
127 |
Cano Cristales, Colombia |
Colored River |
Photograph during peak blooming of water plants |
July to November |
Difficult |
128 |
Pico de Orizaba, Mexico |
Volcano |
Focus on the ascent and unique landscapes |
November to March |
Difficult |
129 |
Lakes of Plitvice, Croatia |
Waterfalls and Lakes |
Document the network of lakes and falls |
All Year |
Easy |
130 |
Mount Adams, USA |
Volcanic Mountain |
Photograph snow-capped peaks in summer |
June to September |
Moderate |
131 |
Northern Territory, Australia |
Red Centre |
Capture the vast, red landscapes of the outback |
All Year |
Easy |
132 |
Alaska's Kenai Fjords |
Glacier and Fjords |
Document glacier calving events |
May to September |
Moderate |
133 |
Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Mexico |
Mountain Range |
Capture the diverse ecosystems present |
All Year |
Difficult |
134 |
Acadia National Park, USA |
Coastal Landscape |
Utilize rocky coasts in your photography |
All Year |
Easy |
135 |
Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland |
Unique Geological Formation |
Focus on symmetry and shapes in rocks |
All Year |
Easy |
136 |
Glacier Bay, USA |
Glacial Landscape |
Document the impact of climate change on glaciers |
All Year |
Moderate |
137 |
Huangshan Mountains, China |
Mountain Range |
Capture clouds and peaks at sunrise |
March to November |
Moderate |
138 |
Telemark, Norway |
Mountain Region |
Focus on contrasting colors of valleys |
All Year |
Difficult |
139 |
Cedar Breaks, USA |
Natural Amphitheater |
Capture colorful rock formations during sunset |
Spring to Fall |
Easy |
140 |
Torres del Paine, Chile |
Mountain Range |
Utilize wide-angle lenses for expansive shots |
November to April |
Moderate |
141 |
Elephant Valley, Cambodia |
Savannah |
Focus on elephants in their natural habitat |
December to April |
Easy |
142 |
Maroon Bells, USA |
Mountain Reflection |
Capture reflections in the lake at sunrise |
June to September |
Easy |
143 |
Death Valley National Park, USA |
Sand Dunes |
Photograph night skies with Milky Way visibility |
Fall and Spring |
Easy |
144 |
Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater |
Crater |
Focus on wildlife in the unique ecosystem |
June to October |
Easy |
145 |
Emerald Lake, Canada |
Glacial Lake |
Photograph the unique color contrast of the water |
All Year |
Easy |
146 |
Channel Islands, USA |
Oceanic Islands |
Focus on marine life in underwater shots |
Summer and Fall |
Moderate |
147 |
Indian Peaks, Colorado |
Mountain Range |
Document wildflowers during summer hikes |
June to September |
Moderate |
148 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
Coral Lagoon |
Capture vibrant colors of the lagoon |
May to October |
Easy |
149 |
Uluru, Australia |
Massive Rock Formation |
Focus on indigenous culture alongside landscape |
All Year |
Easy |
150 |
Zhangjiajie, China |
Sandstone Pillars |
Utilize aerial photography for unique perspectives |
March to November |
Moderate |