Travel photography is challenging. Use these five pointers to bring home a better picture.

Getting that perfect photo of an impressive American natural landmark isn't always easy. Here are some tips to ensure you get the shot you want.

The Children's Garden is a one of a kind experience where everything is hands on and interactive. You will learn about flowers and plants that are native to Illinois. The kids can climb on a flower vine, look inside a seven foot seed and learn about photosynthesis.

Open daily with self-guided tours, this rather unique museum contains a grisly collection of artifacts, photos and videos related to famous murders, serial killers, and executions.

I've upscaled the photo size on the site, and new photos will be bigger to make them look better.

A master of architectural sea landscape immobilized in wrought iron, kaleidoscopic mosaics and stained glass, Antoni Gaudi was an outstanding artist impossible to be indifferent to.

January roundup of travel articles and sites I'm hooked on at the moment. Please do send me tips for other reading materials in the comments below or via email at jack@eyeflare.com.

Hawaii is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world and for a peaceful and relaxing trip while you are in the country, a visit to the Byodo-In Temple makes for a great day out.

A very interesting Photoshop manipulation of spilled coffee forming a world map.

Coming away with good photos is always a challenge when traveling. After all, you can't really come back when the light is fantastic, not every time, and need to work with what nature provides. And if that is back lit, then silhouettes may be the answer.

Following on another photographer being arrested for taking photos of New York City trains, Robert Taylor, an employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was arrested by police.

My infrequent collection of travel-related links returns after a 10 month break. I'm not promising that this will be a very frequent feature from now on either, but it will pop up now and then.

An Austrian architecture fan was stopped by Metropolitan police for taking photos of London's Vauxhall bus station which he appreciated as a work of modern art

New legislation in the UK means anyone taking photos of the police will risk arrest and imprisonment under anti-terrorism law, the section 76 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008

The camera you use for grabbing memorable snapshots can serve double duty as a great note taking tool during your trip

Getting close to people at your destination is the best way to get close to their culture. Your camera is one of the best tools to meet peopl

Although many travelers have notions of selling their poetry in French train stations or painting sweeping sunsets, these endeavors are not likely put many Euros in your pocket

Jazz on the Park is the hipster's hostel, with house music blaring in the art-filled lobby, weekly barbecues in summer for just 5 bucks, movie and poker nights when the weather's colder, photos of great jazz musicians in the hallways, and a color scheme in the rooms that is taken straight out of the Wizard of Oz

On the road you often see some interesting sights out your window. Here are some tips on capturing photos from a moving vehicle.

The winners of what must be the ultimate travel photography contest have been announced by National Geographic in their Worldwide Photography Contest.

Travel articles to liven up your Monday morning.

Last spring I wandered Berlin for a few days, alone with a camera.

It's been good and bad restaurants galore on eyeflare in the last month or so. I caused a stir with my exposure of rip-off tricks. Even Time Out joined in and helped out some places.

Ever come back from a trip with a lot of very bad photos? Next time, pack these four small accessories for better results.

On my travels, I used to buy lots of trivial things: T-shirts, bookends, coffee mugs. Even shoes. Last year I decided to only take photos. And collect fridge magnets.