Our Favourite Photos of 2011 by Destination
This past year was an interesting one. We got to re-visit some places we had already been but more importantly we got to take in some of our dream destinations for the first time. We thought the best way to show you why we loved all the places we visited was through our favourite photos from each country. So sit back with a cup of coffee and come travel with us for a few moments.
Thailand:
Sea Canoeing in Thailand
Malaysia:
Thaipusam in Penang, Malaysia
New Zealand:
The stunning New Zealand Landscape
Jordan:
Petra at Night
Had to put this one in! the Bedouin girl in Jordan
London:
London Landmarks- The Tower Bridge
Brussels:
Prague:
The main Square in Prague
Russia:
The Astrakhan Kremlin in Russia
Kazakhstan:
The uncanny modern city of Astana in Kazakhstan
Mongolia:
Mongolian Traffic
Mexico:
The ruins of Tonina in Mexico
Jamaica:
Grabbing the Catamaran in Jamaica
Egypt:
Alexandria, Egypt
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What a fantastic photographic round up! Thanks so much for sharing. Now I almost want to go to Kazakhstan. Almost.
Jen, you’d love Kazakhstan. It was one of the most magical places we have ever visited. The scenery is gorgeous and the cities are impressive. But most of all, the people are warm and welcoming. Thanks for popping in to say hello!
What a great year for you guys. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2012! See you soon
Thanks Ken, I think it’s been pretty awesome for you too! Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Beautiful shots, but I must admit I’m not so keen on the super photoshopped ones…it’s like they stop being…real. I’m in love with the girl’s photo, the Jamaica and the Mongol one though.
Thanks Denise. The Bedouin girl is one of my favourites as well. I try to mix up my photography. I love making photos look like a painting at times when the situation allows for it and at others I love keeping them raw and real. Photography is like art and there is so much you can do with each frame.
Dave, you are such a good photographer – it honestly blows my mind! Gorgeous photos!!!! Can’t wait to see what 2012 brings
Thanks Katy. I can’t wait to photograph some of our awesome trips we have lined up with Intrepid. We’ll be visiting some of the places that we have always wanted to see and I have always wanted to photograph. I have a feeling 2012 is going to be even more exciting and visually stunning than this past year. Even though it’s going to be hard to top, we’ll do our best… bring it on!
Extremely inspirational photos that represent some truly awesome travel adventures! Wish you all the best for the year 2012 – Happy New Year!
Thanks Mark. When looking back at 2011, it’s hard to believe that it has only been a year. We feel like we have lived a lifetime. Very much looking forward to 2012 for everyone in travel. I think it is going to be a very exciting time.
Wonderful photos – makes me want to get out my suitcase.
Thanks Judith. That is the highest compliment you could pay me. That’s our aim, to inspire people to travel. Here’s to an exciting 2012 for you!
Thanks for this look back at 2011.
OK, I’ll say it – I am not really into HDR photos, even though I have made a few myself. So I am drawn to the first shot anyway. It’s a lovely photograph – shot from low down and beautifully toned. It’s a winner in my book.
Hi David, glad you liked it, surprisingly that one is HDR with another filter applied. There are actually quite a few photos in this post that are not HDR though. I like to mix it up myself. Sometimes I use HDR, sometimes black and white and sometimes I leave it exactly as is. That is my favourite thing about photography, there are so many things you can do with each situation. Have a happy new year and thanks again!
That’s very interesting. It never occurred to me to add another filter over an HDR image.
I just tried it with an HDR image that looked a bit pale. Not exactly washed out, but just a bit ‘sugar candy’ looking.
I made another layer and filled it with a rich, dark brown and then set the blending mode to Soft Light. It brought out a lot of richness in the image and it’s a big improvement.
So thanks for a really good idea.
What filter did you use?
These are amazing! And the scope of your travels is also amazing. Excellent work! Makes me quite jealous that I am at home.
Hi Justin, thanks for stopping by and we appreciate your compliment. What is next for your travels? Looks like you must have a great escape in the works? We’re at home now and it has been a blast remembering the year that we had. It’s hard to believe that some of these trips were only a year ago. It feels like a lifetime has passed.
Great stuff, really enjoyed those. Hope you don’t mind but I posted a couple on our site so others can find them here! Thanks!
Thanks for posting, we appreciate you sharing. Thailand is pretty amazing.
Happy New Year!! As always, an inspiration. I wish I were boarding that sailboard in Jamaica today…
Thanks Abby. We loved Jamaica. Looking forward to going back again, it’s such a fun island.
Brilliant photos as always. What an amazing year of travel you guys had. All the best for 2012!
Thanks Andrea. All the best to you too. It’s going to be exciting to see where everyone goes.
I am saving these photographs on my desktop for making a calender for 2012 [for using it on my desktop only]…. Happy new year in advance….these photographs made my day…. amazing work with the lenses…
Thanks for clarifying Rahul. If you sign up for our newsletter you can get a monthly calendar of Dave’s photos sent to you each month. He’ll pick is favourite for the time of the year. Cheers!
I actually just can’t get enough of how amazing these photos are. It’s a shame to just scroll through – I feel like I should just sit and stare at each of them for a while. What an amazing year for you guys!!
Wow, thanks Turtle. I really appreciate your kind words. We did have a super year and we are so looking forward to seeing what 2012 has in store for us. It’s easy to take great shots when the subject matter is amazing. Happy New Year.
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You are so talented. These images belong in a coffee table book.
Thanks D. It would be awesome if a publisher saw your comment and agreed. Oh, to dream:)
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Makes me want to revisit every place I’ve been & start over on picture-taking!
Aw, thanks Angie. You’ve had quite an amazing year of travel yourself and as I recall, your pictures are awesome!
Wonderful photos! What a brilliant year!
Thanks Christine. It was definitely one of the most exciting years we’ve ever had. It’s been great to relax and reflect over the holidays.
Mind = blown. Absolutely stunning!
Thanks for the compliment. We were lucky to be able to visit so many amazing places to have such wonderful subjects to photograph.
Absolutely stunning!
Thanks Stephanie. Much appreciated.
Brilliant photos, The Thailand and Egypt pictures are my favorites, they are so full of atmosphere.
Thanks Bodlagz. I love hearing what everyone’s favs are. Each one is special to us, so loving to see what others are gravitated to. That day in Thailand was quite magical and I think that photo def. captures that. Cheers.
These are so gorgeous!
Cheers and thanks Rachel! Happy New Year!
beautiful pictures you guys, looks like you had a great year! I hope 2012 is even better!
Thanks Cailin, it really was quite awesome. Here’s to a great 2012 to you too!
You’re a wizard Mr. Dave!
My fav’s are Prague and Kazakstan
Thanks Cam. Prague and Kazakhstan are up there as mine as well.
Really great work, Dave. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your images from Egypt.
Thanks Ralph. For sure, I have a lot more photos from Egypt. We’ll be bringing out all our posts from that trip in the New Year. looking forward to seeing yours too!
I just love that shot from Egypt.
Thanks Christy. It is definitely something a little different from what you normally expect form Egypt. That’s what I liked about it too.
Truly inspirational shots Dave, great stuff.
Thanks Laurence. Much appreaciated.
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So many beautiful photos, D&D. And what an interesting view of Tower Bridge!
Thanks Sophie, that’s my favourite too. Dave had a different shot of London picked out and I said, you should change it to the Tower Bridge with the lock. I don’t know if everyone else likes it as much as me, but it’s my fav:)
LOVE ALL OF THESE!
Thanks Candice!
Beautiful!! And I’m sure 2012 will be even more amazing.
Thanks Amanda. It was fun to look back at 2011, here’s hoping that 2012 is awesome for all of us.
Wow – arresting images! I especially love the one from Mongolia. Happy New Year, guys!! All the best for 2012 =)
Hi Andrea, thanks so much. Mongolia was one gorgeous country.
Beautiful pictures, I wish you happy travels in a happy 2012!
You are so talented!! The photo from Malaysa is breathtaking!
Great photos! I look forward to seeing all your new adventures in 2012!
These are truly stunning and what a tribute to the wonderful year you and Dave have had! Cheers and looking forward to your adventures in 2012!
You guys had an incredible year. Wishing you happiness in 2012. I am looking forward to reading lot more great content!
Thanks Erik. Thanks for connecting and we look forward to reading about your travels as well!
Beautiful photos! Congrats on another awesome year! Can’t wait to see what 2012 holds in store for you both.
Thanks JoAnna, here’s to an awesome year all around. As we’ve been joking around saying, It’s the beginning of the end, so what better time to use the excuse to live your dreams now!
I always love looking at your photos, they are quite incredible. And what a year you guys had! I look forward to what you come up with in 2012
Thanks Dean. Happy new Year to you. 2012 is gearing up to be quite exciting. We can’t wait to get back on the road in a mere 4 weeks!
Wow – I never saw that one of Russia before – love it!! I can’t believe our cat piss hotel didn’t make the cut though!
Happy New Year!
Hi Sherry, yes, that was that morning that we took off early to take a few photographs while in the beach town of Astrakhan. We were so tired and didn’t feel like taking any photographs, but so glad that we went because this place was beautiful.
Your photos are so amazing! I love the one of Astana, Kazakhstan — haven’t made it there yet
Can’t wait to meet you both at TBU in April!
I think Italy is going to be awesome. We’re very much looking forward to TBU this year, it’s coming so fast!
Lovely photos. I look forward to your 2012 photos.
Thanks John, much appreciated. Hoping 2012 is awesome for all of us.
Truly awesome photos from an incredible year of travelling. Love that last one of Egypt especially. Happy new year!
Thanks Natasha. Have a Happy New Year!
wow! Stunning photos! Can’t even choose which ones I liked most. Anyway, looking forward to more photos this year! Happy New Year by the way!
Lovely set of pictures.
Loved the one from Mongolia – hope to be there soon !
Take care and safe travels!!!
Madhu
Spectacular! Each and every one of them!!
Safe & happy travels 2012.
Wow, great photos! I didn’t notice the rainbow in the NZ pic the first time I looked at it, awesome. Alot of the pics on my website were taken with a disposable camera or cheap digital; looking at these photos makes me want to run out and get a good camera. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely stunning photos here…and some are quite unexpected. Who knew Kazakhstan had a plaza like that?
It was a total surprise to us too. All the malls that we visited there were quite amazing. They had skating rinks and this one had a roller coaster and drop zone, huge arcade and high end boutiques.
Love the shot from London! the colors, the angel, the unique view… love love love!
Thanks Jade, much appreciated.
check out my blog about thailand:
http://www.bonbontraveltips.com/the-land-of-smiles-thailand/
Love Jamaica!!!!!!
What an awesome set of photo roundup! Stunning captures!!
Thanks Shirlene, we were lucky enough to visit some pretty amazing countries last year.
Are you aware that your page and photo’s have been linked through Stumbleupon?
None the less, beautiful pictures. I’d love to be able to have the chance to do traveling of that sort. Mine was all military related. :/
great shot of Brussels, I was there a couple months ago and this photo is way better than the one I took
Fantastic photos. Like how you’ve got them shown full width.
Thanks Sam, yes every so often we like to show off photos in full width. We have a great theme that allows us to make our photos full screen with the simple click of a button.
Doing it right. you should be proud.