Adding Humor To Your Travel Photography

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by Michael Tieso on July 26, 2010

in Art,Photography,Tips / Planning,Travel Advice

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I have thousands of pictures of me standing in front of moments, landscapes, and buildings from my travels. Since I’m backpacking, I don’t have much of a selection of clothes. They look as if I’ve been standing in front of a blue screen changing the scenery on Photoshop. It get boring after awhile. What about the people you meet, the partying, and random encounters? These moments need to be captured.

When appropriate, I think it’s important to add some funny to your pictures. I like to express what I’m feeling and what I’m doing in my pictures. Entertain your family and friends at home that it’s more than just the scenery that you’re discovering.

Buenos Aires, Argentina for Bomba De Tiempo

Buenos Aires, Argentina for Bomba De Tiempo. There’s a vendor selling burrito’s outside the venue. He brings his hat every week and I know this because I was a frequent customer of his. I’m also drinking on the streets to prepare to drink more inside the venue.

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Great Ocean Road, Australia

Great Ocean Road, Australia wondering what animal that is on the sign.

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Marine Life: Exploring Our Seas

Marine Life: Exploring Our Seas Museum in Melbourne, Australia. I didn’t taste good.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This was at a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia mall. I couldn’t figure out what they were trying to promote but there was a whole range of clothing and a photographer taking pictures of them. I asked if I could join which led me putting on the tightest shirt possible, scarf, and the beautiful wig. I look pretty good in that outfit. Think I could pull this off on a regular basis?

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misiones argentina

I never met kids more excited to take pictures than them. Volunteering in Misiones, Argentina.

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Iguazu, Argentina

Randomly stumbled upon this wonderful group in Iguazu, Argentina. Take a closer look at the picture. Females are males and males are females. Not a clue why.

  • http://www.vagabondquest.com/ Dina VagabondQuest

    Love the one from Our Sea Museum :D Do they actually allow people to climb in, or you sneaked?

  • http://twenty-somethingtravel.com Steph

    I'm a little sad you're not in drag in the last picture.

  • http://twitter.com/ramblingtart Krista Bjorn

    I agree completely and am so glad you posted non-traditional pics. :-) I love seeing real life pictures plus all the gorgeous ones.

  • http://www.MyBeautifulAdventures.com/ GlobalButterfly

    Hahaha, too funny! The best pictures are the ones where you add humor for sure.

  • http://artofbackpacking.com AOBdolce

    I could find examples of this figuhfiughbdfgh.

  • http://artofbackpacking.com Michael

    ssshhhh

  • http://artofbackpacking.com Michael

    Haha yeah. I think the age requirement for it was about 5 years old for that statue. I acted 5 and figured it would count.

  • http://artofbackpacking.com Michael

    Thanks! :)

  • http://artofbackpacking.com Michael

    Agreed!

  • http://www.vagabondquest.com/ Dina VagabondQuest

    Hahaha!

  • http://artofbackpacking.com AOBdolce

    =P

  • http://artofbackpacking.com AOBdolce

    =P

  • http://www.livingintransit.com Eli

    Michael, the best part of going somewhere new is all the hilarious unpredictable moments. it’s cool to capture as many as you can, and these photos are great. I’m not sure what that animal is on the sign either…

  • http://www.livingintransit.com Eli

    Michael, the best part of going somewhere new is all the hilarious unpredictable moments. it's cool to capture as many as you can, and these photos are great. I'm not sure what that animal is on the sign either…

  • http://elleswim.net/ Elle

    Sure pictures of the landscape and local scenery are great, but to me , sometimes the best travel pictures are ones like these. :)

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    Thanks for this.